Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Orion looks to land a left hand but Army Jr moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Army Jr forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orion avoids it.
Army Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Orion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army Jr.
Army Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orion's defenses.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army Jr crunches a lovely knee into Orion's ribcage.
Army Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Army Jr blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army Jr working Orion over with knees to the body.
Orion looks winded!
Army Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Army Jr working Orion over with knees to the body.
Army Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Army Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orion takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Army Jr with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Army Jr.
Army Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Army Jr on the inside.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Army Jr.
A bit of stalling here from Army Jr.
A short uppercut from Army Jr.
Army Jr crunches a lovely knee into Orion's ribcage.
Army Jr crunches a lovely knee into Orion's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Army Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army Jr crunches a lovely knee into Orion's ribcage.
Army Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Army Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Orion won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Army Jr.
Army Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Army Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A knee to the head by Army Jr.
A knee to the head by Army Jr. #T2#
Army Jr lands a nice elbow.
Army Jr lands an elbow just above Orion 's eye.
Army Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Army Jr landing knees to the head.
Army Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Orion shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Army Jr.
Army Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Army Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Army Jr with a knee to the head.
Army Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Army Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Army Jr.
Army Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Army Jr landing knees to the body.
Orion takes a knee right on the jaw!
Army Jr lands an elbow that stopped Orion in his tracks for a moment.
Army Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Army Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Army Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Army Jr lands an elbow that stopped Orion in his tracks for a moment.
Army Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Army Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Army Jr.
Army Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Army Jr lands a nice elbow.
Army Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Army Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Army Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Army Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Army Jr lands an elbow just above Orion 's eye.
Army Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Army Jr. #T4#
Army Jr scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Army Jr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army Jr.
Army Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Army Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Army Jr.
Army Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Army Jr is working Orion over against the cage.
Army Jr lands a knee to the body.
Army Jr stalls.
Army Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Army Jr.
A short left from Army Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Army Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Orion takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Orion gets tackled into the cage by Army Jr. Army Jr maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army Jr.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Army Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Army Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Army Jr.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orion lands a shoulder strike.
Army Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orion takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Army Jr.
Army Jr with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Orion shrugs off.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Army Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Army Jr lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Army Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside.
Army Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A knee to the head by Army Jr. #ROC#Orion is rocked!
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Army Jr finish him?
A shot in the inside from Army Jr.
Orion seems to have recovered his senses.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Army Jr.
Army Jr lands an uppercut.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Army Jr drops Orion with a big knee straight up the middle! Orion is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Army Jr lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Orion is looking to close the distance but Army Jr sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Orion crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Orion is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dick Army Jr!
Dick Army Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'My father will be proud of me again'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2021

#R1#
Orion misses with a wild combination.
Priest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.#TD#
Priest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orion's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Priest lands with a punch from half guard.
Priest throwing shots but Orion is blocking nicely.
Orion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Priest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orion taking some punishment here, with Priest in his half guard.
Orion tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Priest has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Priest controlling the pace.
Priest missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Priest sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Priest is keen to just control but Orion is a slippery customer.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Priest looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Priest scoring with some ground and pound.
Priest postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Priest pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though.
Priest blocks the strikes from Orion. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
Priest scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Priest is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Priest frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Priest is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Priest lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Orion hang on?
Orion is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB#
Priest wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Priest.
Orion is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Priest working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Orion looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Priest! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOM Lightweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Hide counters with a left to the body.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Hide's head but Hide sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Hide counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hide 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Hide steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orion.
Hide lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Hide counters with a stiff right hand.
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hide counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hide is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hide lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion throws a hook but Hide avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Hide.
Hide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orion is defending well.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hide throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Hide lands a knee to the head.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hide lands a nice knee to the body.
Orion is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hide lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Hide.
Good body shot from Hide.
Hide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Hide lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hide controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hide continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hide leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hide scores a nice knee to the body.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Hide lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hide.
Hide with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Hide.
Hide scores a nice knee to the body.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Hide uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hide crunches a lovely knee into Orion's ribcage.
Hide cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Hide scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Hide presses Orion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hide gets through Orion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orion's face.
Hide landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hide.
Hide lands with a left to the head.
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Hide is looking for a takedown.
Hide is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Hide.
Hide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hide lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it. #T3#
Hide with a knee to the head.
Hide lands a body punch.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hide.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion tries to circle away but Hide has him pinned against the cage.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hide with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hide lands a left hand.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it.
Hide lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hide scores with a hook to the body.
Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hide is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Hide lands with a right to the head.
Hide lands with a short shot to the head.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Hide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orion's face.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hide wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Orion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hide softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalling in the clinch from Hide.
Hide stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Hide dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hide closes the distance and clinches.
Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Hide on the inside.
Orion lands a shoulder strike.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Hide to work.
Raphael Hide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Hide.
Hide lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hide.
Hide works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
Hide lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orion's face.
Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hide with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hide lands a knee to the head.
Hide lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Orion is rocked!#T1#
Hide crunches a lovely knee into Orion's ribcage.
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hide digs a right hand into Orion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orion's gas tank.
Hide putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hide is leaning against Orion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hide with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Hide.
Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hide pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hide lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hide goes for a takedown attempt but Orion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hide ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hide throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hide fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hide! #T2##CL2#
Hide darts in and clinches Orion up against the cage.
Hide blocks an uppercut.
Hide lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Orion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hide has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orion after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hide obliges.
Knees to the body from Hide.
Hide scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hide pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hide is leaning against Orion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hide lands a shot to the body.
Orion takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hide taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hide takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hide working Orion over with knees to the body.#T3#
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Hide landing knees to the head.
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Orion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hide with a knee to the head.
Hide presses Orion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hide holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hide.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Hide.
Hide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hide presses Orion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hide lands a knee to the head.
Hide stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hide scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Hide is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hide.
Hide lands a knee to the body.
Hide lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hide.
Hide blocking some punches.
Hide avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hide.
Hide holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Orion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Orion tries to break the clinch but Hide is controlling the position.
Orion being controlled against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Hide has Orion pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hide pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orion tumbling to the mat - Hide dives into Orion's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Hide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hide connects with an inside leg kick.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hide to score with a decent uppercut.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Hide.
A countering left hand to the body from Hide misses.
Hide defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Hide fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Hide forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hide blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hide with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Hide works over Orion's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hide digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Donk. Hide catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orion misses with a hook. Hide ducked under it nicely.
Hide unleashes a big counter combination but Orion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Hide scores with a four punch combination!
Hide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hide tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Hide pushes Orion up against the cage in a clinch.
Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Hide is looking to control Orion's arms but Orion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hide has his back to the cage.
Hide is pushing Orion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Hide.
Hide lands a nice knee to the body.
Hide blocking some punches.
Hide is leaning against Orion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hide throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. Orion won't want to take too many of those.
Hide utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hide lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hide.
Hide lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Hide lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hide works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hide landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hide.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Hide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hide landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hide is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orion working aggressively here.
Hide stalling in the clinch.
Hide just leaning against Orion, taking a breather.
Orion misses with a body punch. #T3#
Orion misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Hide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orion's face.
Hide wants a takedown.
Hide using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hide lands a right hand.
Hide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Hide landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hide lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Hide working Orion over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hide.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hide takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hide lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orion.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
Hide lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orion misses with the head strike. #T4#
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hide.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Hide.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Hide.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hide.
Hide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hide works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Hide.
Hide lands a left hand.
Orion takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hide obliges.
Hide has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hide working Orion over with knees to the body.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Hide lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Raphael Hide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hide pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Hide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hide 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 7( LW)
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Sireika with a nice calf kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sireika keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Sireika slips a jab from Orion.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sireika.
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Sireika.
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sireika.
Orion misses the jab.
Sireika paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick lands for Sireika.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Sireika.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sireika.
Sireika has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion looks to land a right hand but Sireika moved out of range.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Sireika finds it's target.
Sireika with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Orion misses.
Sireika lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sireika staying out of range there.
Orion misses with a looping left.#T1#
Sireika scores with a body shot.
Sireika avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sireika blocks a jab.
Sireika is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Sireika counters with a straight right hand.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sireika sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Sireika - just one landing.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Sireika moved out of range nicely.
Sireika staying out of range there.
Sireika buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sireika.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sireika darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sireika fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orion.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Sireika counters with a one-two 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!
Sireika with a nice calf kick.
Orion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sireika comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sireika turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sireika.
Sireika throws a head kick that Orion semi-blocks.
Sireika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Sireika counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion misses with a hook.
Sireika fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Sireika looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion throws a jab when Sireika was well out of range.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Sireika digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Sireika jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sireika lands a body shot.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Sireika avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sireika connects with an inside leg kick.
Sireika is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sireika connects with a high kick.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Sireika.
Sireika cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sireika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Sireika blocks a jab.#T3#
Orion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Sireika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sireika looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Orion misses.
Sireika slips a straight right by Orion.
Orion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sireika uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sireika connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Sireika finds it's way through Orion's defenses.
Sireika slips under a jab.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sireika.
Sireika moves out of range as Orion strikes.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Sireika is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Sireika's shoulder, as Sireika tries to avoid the shot.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sireika. Sireika obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Orion throws out a loose jab but Sireika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sireika feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Sireika lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Sireika lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sireika.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Sireika's head but Sireika sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sireika lands with a nice combination. Orion backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Orion is rocked!
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sireika.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sireika counters with a straight right hand.
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orion 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sireika bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.#KD2#
Sireika lands a big head kick that sends Orion tumbling to the mat! Sireika takes a step backwards and waves Orion back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sireika lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
Sireika moves out of range of the strikes.
Sireika fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orion on the side of the head.
Sireika bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arnoldas Sireika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnoldas Sireika's cut.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sireika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
Sireika cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sireika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sireika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sireika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sireika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sireika lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sireika lands a head shot.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Sireika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Sireika.
Orion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Sireika swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Orion misses.
Nice defenses there by Sireika.
Sireika avoids the body shot from Orion.
Sireika looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Sireika moved out of range nicely.
Sireika lands with a good body shot.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sireika connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Sireika.
Orion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sireika throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sireika lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Sireika does it's job there.
Arnoldas Sireika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Sireika scores with a jab.
A jab from Sireika does it's job there.
Sireika avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sireika connects with a jab.
Orion throws a jab when Sireika was well out of range.
Sireika ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Orion throws a right hand that Sireika ducks under and follows up with a left that Sireika also avoids with ease.
Orion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sireika moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sireika sizes up Orion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Sireika throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Sireika moved out of range nicely.
Sireika scores with a decent looking hook.
Sireika scores with a body shot.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sireika throws an overhand right that drops Orion like a sack of potatoes! Sireika dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion tries to move into range but Ferreira-Alves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira-Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion lunges at Ferreira-Alves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferreira-Alves's hand. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves gets a double leg takedown into Orion's guard.
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ferreira-Alves 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.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Ferreira-Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion connects with a jab.
Orion takes one on the button.
Orion takes one to the chin there.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab from Orion.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot that sends Orion's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
We've been hearing reports that Ferreira-Alves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ferreira-Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion throws a hook but Ferreira-Alves avoids it easily.
Orion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Orion swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ferreira-Alves.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ferreira-Alves blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Ferreira-Alves is really struggling to control Orion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferreira-Alves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Orion hang on?
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Orion trying to control here.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orion won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
Orion is trying to maintain the position but Ferreira-Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferreira-Alves wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Orion is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TC 16 1mil $ GP vol 2.3,
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steinheiser drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion throws the left hand but Steinheiser avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steinheiser or perhaps it was just good defense by Orion, which made it look bad.
Orion scores with a jab. Steinheiser acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steinheiser moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orion misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Steinheiser counters with a shoot takedown. Orion fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orion has momentary wrist control but Steinheiser slips an elbow through the middle.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Steinheiser any problems.
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steinheiser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steinheiser wants to control but Orion is keeping busy. #T1#
Orion looks to land a strike but Steinheiser avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Orion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinheiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orion.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orion throws an elbow that misses. Steinheiser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orion's guard. Nice move by Steinheiser!#REVB#
Steinheiser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steinheiser works over Orion with some ground and pound from guard.
Orion doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Steinheiser wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Steinheiser postures up and lands a big shot to Orion's brow.
Steinheiser is in close to Orion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steinheiser works over Orion with some ground and pound from guard.
Orion wants to sweep here but Steinheiser controlling him for the moment.
Steinheiser lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Steinheiser keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orion's head.
Orion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orion tries to strike from the bottom.
Steinheiser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Steinheiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Steinheiser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Steinheiser won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Steinheiser distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orion has momentary wrist control but Steinheiser slips an elbow through the middle.
Steinheiser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Steinheiser wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Steinheiser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steinheiser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Steinheiser distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Steinheiser lands a couple of elbows.
Steinheiser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Steinheiser cracks Orion with a solid left hand.
Steinheiser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orion's head.#ROC2#Orion is rocked!
Orion trying to control the position.
Steinheiser is in close to Orion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steinheiser postures up and lands a big shot to Orion's brow.
Steinheiser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steinheiser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Orion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steinheiser distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steinheiser with a nice head shot there.
Steinheiser landing with the ground and pound.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steinheiser is one step ahead there.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Steinheiser from controlling successfully.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Steinheiser connects with a couple of short punches.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Steinheiser any problems.
Steinheiser makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Steinheiser any problems.
Steinheiser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Steinheiser any problems.
Steinheiser landing with the ground and pound.
Steinheiser works over Orion with some ground and pound from guard.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Steinheiser connects with a couple of short punches.
Steinheiser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steinheiser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steinheiser postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Orion covers up, he's hurt! Steinheiser keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Steinheiser and the ref steps in to end the fight! Steinheiser can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynn Steinheiser!
A victorious Lynn Steinheiser thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 3
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orion.
Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bear closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orion circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bear.
Orion tests Bear's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Bear decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Orion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bear stands up over Orion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
Orion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Bear lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bear postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bear lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bear must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Bear any problems. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bear can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bear with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bear is aware though and is defending well.
Bear scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bear cracks Orion with a solid left hand.
Orion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bear lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bear chips away with some ground and pound.
Orion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB#
Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bear advances position into side control!
Bear connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orion some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bear lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Orion down.
Bear working the ground and pound.
Orion takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orion is trying to improve his position.
Bear cracks Orion with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bear immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Orion is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bear!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Bear!
Chief Bear seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TC 8 Knock Out vs Phillips
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Nice cross by Orion.
Orion cracks Cubbedge with a good jab.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cubbedge duly obliges.
Cubbedge punishes Orion's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Cubbedge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cubbedge lands in his opponent's 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!
Cubbedge 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.
Orion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom.
Orion wants to get back to his feet but Cubbedge is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cubbedge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Orion. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Orion misses with a hook. Cubbedge ducked under it nicely.
Orion misses the jab.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Orion tries to sprawl but Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cubbedge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Cubbedge scoring with strikes but Orion is staying in there.
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orion flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Orion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cubbedge .
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Cubbedge wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cubbedge looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T3#
Cubbedge controlling from the full mount.
Orion throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cubbedge blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cubbedge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orion flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Orion is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Orion is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Cubbedge blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cubbedge . What's that going to do exactly?
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Orion tries to lock up and control but Cubbedge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
Orion taking shots to the head.
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cubbedge . What's that going to do exactly?
Orion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from Orion misses.
Cubbedge slips a straight right by Orion.
Cubbedge looks for a takedown but Orion sprawls well.
Cubbedge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cubbedge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Cubbedge moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cubbedge scores with a one two! Orion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cubbedge !
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Cubbedge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cubbedge lands in his opponent's guard.
Cubbedge stands and throws Orion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but Orion blocks the move with his legs.
Orion tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.#T1#
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Orion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Orion but he's now mounted!
Orion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
Orion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Orion postures up in Cubbedge 's guard and throws a big left but Cubbedge blocks it.
Cubbedge pulls Orion in to control the position.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge has control of Orion's left arm, preventing Orion from doing any damage.
Cubbedge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Cubbedge blocks nicely.
Billy Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
Orion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orion throws an elbow that misses. Cubbedge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orion's guard. Nice move by Cubbedge !#REVR#
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orion is looking for a sweep.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Orion tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Orion misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Orion is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Orion.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge cracks Orion with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orion is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
Orion flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cubbedge . What's that going to do exactly?
Orion is looking to get to half guard.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cubbedge controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge '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#
Orion walks into a left hand.
Orion connects with a right hand. Cubbedge shakes it off.
A jab lands there for Orion.
Cubbedge works Orion's body with a nice hook.
Orion throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
Cubbedge lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cubbedge pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orion back to the cage. Cubbedge follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cubbedge slips under a jab.
Orion throws a hook but Cubbedge avoids it easily.#TD#
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orion's half 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!
Orion striking from the bottom.
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cubbedge blocks the strikes from Orion.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Orion won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cubbedge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cubbedge connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cubbedge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orion is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cubbedge content just to control the position here.
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cubbedge . What's that going to do exactly?
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion keeps trying to improve his position.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Orion can't escape the position. #SUB#
Cubbedge is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Orion is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Cubbedge !

Event: TC 4: Sitsongrit vs Salvatore
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion misses with some punches.
Savage is looking for a takedown.
Savage is looking for a takedown.
Savage has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Man Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion working aggressively here. #TD#
Savage has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Orion regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Orion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Savage is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage tries for a takedown but Orion manages to get underhooks.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Savage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Savage manages to end up in side control.
Orion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Savage.
Savage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Orion is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Orion striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Orion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savage's best efforts.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Savage throwing shots but Orion is blocking nicely.
Savage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage is nestled in close to Orion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Savage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Savage blocks the strikes from Orion.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savage connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Savage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orion taking some punishment here, with Savage in his half guard.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Ground and pound from Savage. #ROC#Orion is rocked!
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Orion tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Savage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Savage slips a nice elbow through Orion's hands, connecting with Orion's forehead.
Orion is still in real trouble! Can Savage finish him?
Savage working over Orion with some ground and pound. Orion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage scores with a big shot! Orion's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Orion! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Savage!
Macho Man Savage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Galaxy Exit Wounds
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gonya moves out of range as Orion strikes.#KD#
Orion lands a left and a right that send Gonya crashing to the mat, dazed. Orion thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Gonya is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ronaldo Gonya has been cut.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Gonya's head but Gonya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion throws a jab when Gonya was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonya with a nice cross.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonya. That snapped Orion's head back.
Gonya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonya.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonya scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Gonya.
Orion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orion misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Gonya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orion is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gonya connects with a decent elbow.
Orion is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gonya is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gonya landing strikes from the mount.
Orion is looking to get to half guard.
Gonya fails to take his opponent's back.
Gonya working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonya working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonya wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonya. What's that going to do exactly?
Gonya blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Orion flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gonya is landing with some decent strikes but Orion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gonya lands a couple of good shots and Orion has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion is covering up but some of the strikes from Gonya are getting through and doing damage. #SUB2#
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Gonya is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Gonya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gonya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion.#T2##SUB2#
Gonya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gonya is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Gonya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonya 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.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely.
Orion throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonya tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gonya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonya looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonya, not yet. #SUB2#
Gonya has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonya has wrist control.#T3#
Orion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Gonya.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonya has wrist control.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Gonya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Gonya working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Orion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB2#
Gonya working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Gonya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orion.
Gonya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard. #REVB#
Orion tries to strike from the bottom.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Orion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonya trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gonya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonya works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gonya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gonya'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.#R2#
Orion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonya staying out of range there.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonya throws a combination. Orion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion throws the left hand but Gonya avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Gonya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Gonya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orion quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gonya is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Gonya seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.
Orion trying to control here.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonya passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion has hold of Gonya's hands but Gonya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gonya seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Gonya sits in half guard.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Gonya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Gonya's attempts to control the action.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orion regains half guard.
Gonya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion!
Gonya blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonya landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gonya lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Gonya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Orion regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gonya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gonya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Gonya.
Orion landing small, sideways elbows.
Gonya moves into full mount! Orion won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonya cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonya. What's that going to do exactly?
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ronaldo Gonya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gonya controlling his opponent.
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!
Orion is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gonya lands a couple of good shots and Orion has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gonya.
Orion wants to escape the position.
Gonya connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Orion to escape the position.
Orion tries to break free. #SUB2#
Gonya is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Gonya controlling well, preventing Orion from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Gonya is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well.
Orion turns into Gonya and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Gonya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orion defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gonya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gonya's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gonya fails with a takedown attempt.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonya.
Gonya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonya throws a good cross that connects.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Gonya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Gonya scores with a spinning back kick!
Gonya cracks Orion with an open hand slap.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonya.
Orion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Gonya swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Gonya throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Gonya moves away and avoids it.
Orion misses with a double jab
and Gonya counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Gonya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonya.
Orion dips to his left and cracks Gonya with an uppercut!
Orion walks into a jab.
Gonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.#TD2#
Gonya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonya is in Orion's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonya trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Gonya working some strikes from top position.
Gonya trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Gonya won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Orion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gonya slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Orion.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonya connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo Gonya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gonya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Gonya tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Gonya working over Orion with some ground and pound. Orion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion scores with a few weak punches.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonya in particular looking to stall.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonya connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Gonya in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Orion tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gonya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gonya!
Ronaldo Gonya tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Galaxy 5: Nirvana
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Orion should have avoided that one.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orion is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Orion circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Hill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Orion's guard.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Hill lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orion thows a huge punch but Hill dodges it nicely.
Orion prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Hill trying to control but Orion postures up.
Orion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Orion is sitting in close to Hill's body. Hill has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Orion is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Orion is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hill.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scott Hill!
Our winner, Scott Hill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PF16 Savitaipale v Sackett
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja throws a big shot that misses.
Ninja connects with the punch.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Ninja moved out of range nicely.
Orion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ninja's head.#CUT#It looks like Murilo Ninja has been cut.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ninja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ninja slips a jab from Orion.
Ninja slips a straight right by Orion.
Ninja blocks a jab.
Ninja misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja connects with the punch.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Ninja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ninja scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ninja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orion striking from half guard on the bottom.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Ground and pound from Ninja.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ninja is keen to just control but Orion is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja controlling the pace.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ninja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ninja connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Ninja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ninja prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion is not content to let Ninja control the position.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
Ninja trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ninja is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ninja passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ninja blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Orion is desperately trying to improve his position but Ninja has a good base and remains in mount.
Ninja connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ninja with a couple of short strikes.
Orion taking shots to the head.
Orion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
Orion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ninja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orion.
Ninja seems keen to control Orion's posture.
Ninja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard. #REVB#
Ninja landing with the ground and pound.
Orion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ninja controls the pace.
Ninja slips nicely into half guard.
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Orion keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Orion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T4#
Orion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ninja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ninja connects with a couple of short punches.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Orion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Ninja any problems.
Ninja wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Ninja passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ninja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ninja trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Ninja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murilo Ninja'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.#R2#
Orion scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Ninja lands.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Ninja is out of range.
Ninja with the counter takedown but Orion avoids it easily.
A big right from Orion misses.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Ninja slips the punch.
Orion with a nice cross.#TD2#
Ninja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ninja connects with a couple of short punches.
Ninja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion lands an upkick as Ninja stands over him.
Ninja preventing the sweep.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Ninja any problems.
Ninja connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja scoring with some ground and pound.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Ninja any problems. #T1#
Orion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ninja passes Orion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ninja wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ninja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Ninja tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ninja lands a nice short elbow.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.
Ninja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ninja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orion is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #T2#
Ninja blocks the strikes from Orion.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ninja connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Ninja working Orion over with strikes.
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Ninja sits in half guard.
Orion wants to improve his position but Ninja is controlling well.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ninja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ninja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ninja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Ninja drops an elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Ninja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orion punching from the bottom. #T3#
Ninja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ninja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ninja trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
Ninja is pressing down on Orion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orion is holding on for now.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ninja blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ninja winds up and cracks Orion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ninja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Ninja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Orion regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Orion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orion wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment.
Ninja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ninja uses his free foot to push down on Orion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orion.
Orion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninja lands a heavy elbow.
Ninja lands with some strikes.
Ninja looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ninja is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Ninja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murilo Ninja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ninja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ninja throws out a powerful jab.
Murilo Ninja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ninja lands with a right hand.
Orion stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Ninja.
Ninja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ninja.
A left lands for Orion.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Ninja saw that one coming.
Ninja throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Ninja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Ninja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ninja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Ninja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ninja showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ninja slips a nice elbow through Orion's hands, connecting with Orion's forehead.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Ninja wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ninja lands strikes from half guard.
Ninja trying to mount his opponent but Orion defends it.
Orion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ninja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orion has hold of Ninja's hands but Ninja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ninja working over Orion with some ground and pound. Orion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion has hold of Ninja's hands but Ninja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ninja is taking a breather. Orion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Orion striking from the bottom.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ninja controlling the action here.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Ninja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Ninja sits in half guard.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Ninja slows the pace down in half guard.
Ninja scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ninja is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ninja slips a nice elbow through Orion's hands, connecting with Orion's forehead.#T3#
Ninja working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Ninja works over Orion with some ground and pound from guard.
Ninja pushes down on Orion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ninja wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ninja there.
Ninja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ninja pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ninja trying to mount his opponent but Orion defends it. #T4#
Orion has hold of Ninja's hands but Ninja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ninja wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ninja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orion with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ninja scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ninja lands strikes from half guard.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ninja is taking a breather. Orion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ninja trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Ninja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ninja 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Orion lands a jab to the head.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Gamzatov slips under a jab.
Gamzatov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orion.
Gamzatov blocks a jab.#KD2#
Orion feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gamzatov sprawling to the canvas! Gamzatov rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orion finish him?! #ROC2#
Gamzatov is rocked!
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!
BAM! Orion delivers a spinning backfist that drops Gamzatov like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Cole Orion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PF3 Boskins v Muller
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Joe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orion is fending him off so far but Joe persists. Nope, Orion circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Orion shows good takedown defense.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe motions for Orion to come forward. Joe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe fails to land the takedown.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Joe circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Orion. Joe falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Orion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 335 Starker vs Coco
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Orion throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Newton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Orion 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.#SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Newton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton advances position into side control!
Orion throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Orion tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.#SUB#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Orion tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.
Orion manages to get back to half guard.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Newton uses his free foot to push down on Orion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orion.
Orion tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.#SUB#
Newton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Orion to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Orion shrugs it off. #SUB#
Newton swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Newton!

Event: GC 332 Dee vs Andrade
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dambullah on the side of the head.
Orion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Dambullah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Dambullah.
Nice jab there from Dambullah.
Orion misses with a hook
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dambullah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion stalks Dambullah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dambullah's face. Dambullah staggers backwards, shaken.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Orion.#KD2#
Orion cracks Dambullah with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dambullah looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Orion finish him? #ROC2#
Dambullah is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Oh Dambullah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dambullah seems to have got his legs back now.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Dambullah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dambullah counter with a right hand.
Orion throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range. #T1#
Orion jabs at Dambullah's body.
Orion misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Dambullah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Dambullah's head but Dambullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orion finds it's way round the side to connect with Dambullah's head.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Dambullah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah scores with a push kick.
Orion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dambullah keeps Orion at a distance using the push kick.
Orion looks winded!
Orion tries to move into range but Dambullah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.#KD#
Dambullah feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Orion sprawling to the canvas! Orion rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dambullah finish him?! #ROC#
Orion is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Orion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dambullah doesn't seem phased though.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah slips under a jab.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range.
Orion misses with a double jab
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
Dambullah slips under a jab.
Dambullah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dambullah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dambullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion drops his hands momentarily and Dambullah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Dambullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Orion tries to get set, Dambullah tries to push him back and clinch up but Orion manages to avoid the attempt.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. Orion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Dambullah throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dambullah misses the target.
Dambullah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah lands a right hook to the body.
Dambullah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Dambullah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice body shot.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Dambullah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orion momentarily.
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Dambullah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dambullah tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion misses with a looping left.#T4#
Orion misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Dambullah counters with a crisp right hand that drops Orion! Dambullah lets Orion back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot.
Dambullah tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Dambullah finish him?
Dambullah lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Orion falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dambullah dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Moosh Dambullah!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Papa Moosh Dambullah made sure he mentioned Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q111-151/$75-150), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 329 Cobb vs Megaton
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orion misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Orion lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orion.
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Gonzalez catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Orion's belly button to the back.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez jabs at Orion's body.
Gonzalez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orion.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Gonzalez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Orion feints with a jab and clips Gonzalez right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Gonzalez is sent crashing into the canvas and Orion leaps in for the kill! Gonzalez tries to get to his feet but Orion is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Gonzalez is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 325 Bianchi vs Mayer
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Ohanian scores with a spinning back kick!
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion tests Ohanian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohanian jabs at Orion's body.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Ohanian counters with a body kick that stops Orion in his tracks momentarily.
Orion swings widly with a right hand
and Ohanian counters with a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Ohanian ducks down to avoid it.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion throws a combination that misses
letting Ohanian counter with a right hand.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Ohanian's shoulder, as Ohanian tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Orion feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ohanian sprawling to the canvas! Ohanian rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orion finish him?! #ROC#
Ohanian is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ohanian is still on wobbly legs! Can Orion finish him?
Orion circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ohanian tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Orion wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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: GC 322 Spud vs The Man
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Orion misses with an uppercut. Ohanian saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Ohanian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ohanian, as that shot connected.
Ohanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ohanian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Orion walks into a jab.
Ohanian throws out a powerful jab.
Orion misses the jab.
Ohanian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion throws out a counter right but Ohanian avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ohanian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Orion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Ohanian does no damage.
Ohanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Ohanian defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Ohanian cracks Orion with an open hand slap.
Orion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Ohanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Ohanian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orion if he has to take too many more of those.
Orion is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ohanian.#T1#
Ohanian lands with a good body shot.
Ohanian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ohanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Ohanian moved out of range.
Orion lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Ohanian can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Orion and Ohanian drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Orion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Thompson vs Castillo
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Orion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orion misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
Reid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orion circles away quickly and effectively.
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Reid moved out of range nicely.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion sizes up Reid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orion misses with a hook.
Reid throws a quick counter head kick but Orion was just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Good leg kick by Reid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reid pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orion lands a hook that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Orion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Reid blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Reid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion being controlled against the cage.
Orion misses with some punches.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orion up against the cage.
Reid lands with a right to the head.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid takes a shot to the head.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Orion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reid's efforts to push away.
Reid works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
Reid stalling.
Orion misses with some punches.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reid drives through and clinches with Orion against the cage.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC#
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reid on the side of the head.
Reid lunges at Orion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orion's hand.
Reid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Orion.#CL#
Reid closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Reid.
Reid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orion misses with some punches. #BC#
Reid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Reid moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
Orion misses with the head strike. #BC#
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Orion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Reid seems unphased.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reid slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orion's corner calls for a 1-2. Orion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Reid is rocked!#CL#
Reid has Orion up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Reid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid seems to have got his legs back now.
Reid trying to stall but Orion improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid is looking to control Orion's arms but Orion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reid has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orion throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reid's head backwards.
Reid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Reid throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Orion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Reid closes the distance and pushes Orion back into the cage.
Reid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Reid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid. #BC#
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion scores with a punch to the head.
Reid is looking to clinch but Orion is avoiding it. #T1#
Orion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orion keeps the fight on the outside.
Orion misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
Reid tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reid just leaning against Orion, taking a breather.
Cole Orion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orion working aggressively here.
Orion working aggressively here.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Reid. #BC#
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reid scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Orion misses.
Reid lands with an uppercut that bounces Orion off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reid lands with an uppercut that bounces Orion off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Orion misses with an uppercut.
As Orion backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reid circles away quickly and effectively.
Orion lands a nice shot that snaps Reid's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Orion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orion misses with a straight right. #KD#
Reid lands a big right hand that sends Orion crashing to the mat! Reid stays standing though and waves Orion back to his feet!#ROC#
Orion is rocked!
Orion is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Reid lands a beautiful left hook that drops Orion. Orion tries to recover but Reid is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Orion lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish Reid!

Event: EFC Finnegan vs Matusov
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Daughtrey connects with a body shot.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
enabling Daughtrey to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daughtrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daughtrey's head.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Daughtrey sizes up Orion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daughtrey takes one on the button.
Daughtrey cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daughtrey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion blocks a jab.
Daughtrey connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daughtrey on the side of the head. #ROC#
Daughtrey is rocked!
Daughtrey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orion has time to react.
Orion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daughtrey is still on wobbly legs! Can Orion finish him?
Daughtrey ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Daughtrey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion throws a hook but Daughtrey blocks it.
Daughtrey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
It seemed like Daughtrey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daughtrey throws a series of punches but Orion avoids them all with ease.
Daughtrey seems to have recovered his senses.
Daughtrey staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Daughtrey. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daughtrey misses with a straight right.
Orion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daughtrey throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.#T1#
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Daughtrey slips the punch.
Orion keeps the fight on the outside.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daughtrey throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Daughtrey's head but Daughtrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daughtrey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daughtrey counters with a straight right hand.
Daughtrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Daughtrey does no damage.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion slips a jab from Daughtrey.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Daughtrey ducks down to avoid it.
Daughtrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Orion throws a hook but Daughtrey avoids it easily.
Daughtrey throws a nice looking combination but Orion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daughtrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Daughtrey saw that one coming.
Daughtrey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daughtrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Daughtrey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daughtrey lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Daughtrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Daughtrey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
A big right from Orion misses.
Daughtrey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Daughtrey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion misses with a hook. Daughtrey ducked under it nicely.
Daughtrey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orion swings widly with a right hand
and Daughtrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion keeps the fight on the outside.
Daughtrey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daughtrey lands with a good body shot.
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Daughtrey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daughtrey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daughtrey misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Orion misses.
A big right from Orion misses.
Daughtrey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Daughtrey misses with an uppercut.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Daughtrey misses.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Daughtrey ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Daughtrey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Daughtrey has managed to clinch.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Daughtrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Daughtrey blocks an uppercut.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daughtrey blocking some punches.
Orion lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daughtrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Daughtrey misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orion. #CUT#
That has opened up Kevin Daughtrey's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Daughtrey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daughtrey blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Daughtrey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Daughtrey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daughtrey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Daughtrey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Daughtrey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daughtrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
A little jabbing left from Daughtrey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
letting Daughtrey counter with a right hand.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Nice cross by Daughtrey.
Orion has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy.
Daughtrey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Daughtrey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up.
Daughtrey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orion misses with a hook. Daughtrey ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Daughtrey moves away and avoids it.
Daughtrey blocks a jab.
Daughtrey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daughtrey scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daughtrey moves in looking to clinch but Orion pushes him off.#T1#
Orion throws a hook but Daughtrey avoids it easily.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Daughtrey counters with a stiff right hand.
Daughtrey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Daughtrey lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Daughtrey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Orion sprawling to the canvas! Orion rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Daughtrey finish him?! #ROC2#
Orion is rocked!
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!
Daughtrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Daughtrey closes the distance and pushes Orion back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Daughtrey.
A left hand lands to the body for Daughtrey.
Daughtrey tries for a takedown but Orion manages to get underhooks.
Daughtrey works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
Daughtrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Daughtrey digs a right hand into Orion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orion's gas tank.
Daughtrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daughtrey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daughtrey lands an elbow that stopped Orion in his tracks for a moment.
Daughtrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Daughtrey gets through Orion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Daughtrey manages to break the clinch.
Daughtrey cracks Orion with a hook to the temple - Orion is on wobbly legs here! Daughtrey swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Orion falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Daughtrey wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Daughtrey!
Kevin Daughtrey took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EFC Dyon vs Maeda
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Orion.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Monkey.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Orion throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
And Monkey responds with a good body kick, but Orion manages to step out the way in time.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Monkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Monkey throws a powerful right kick. Orion tried to block low but the kick was high! Orion was taken right off of his feet! Monkey jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey 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: EFC Orion vs Hepple
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hepple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion misses the jab.
Orion misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hepple.
Hepple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Hepple.
A good leg kick by Hepple.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Hepple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Hepple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Hepple - just one landing.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Hepple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Hepple counters with a straight right hand.
Hepple has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hepple misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hepple.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Hepple's head but Hepple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hepple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Hepple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orion throwing a counter right hand but Hepple manages to avoid it.
Hepple is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
Hepple defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Hepple misses the target.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Orion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Orion misses.
Hepple is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Orion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hepple's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Hepple is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Hepple counters with a series of strikes. Orion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Orion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hepple moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hepple throws a fast counter high kick but Orion manages to duck under it in time.
Hepple dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Hepple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hepple loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Orion sizes up Hepple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Hepple has closed the distance and engaged Orion in a clinch.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Orion misses with some punches.
Hepple lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Hepple on the inside.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hepple.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hepple.
Hepple lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Hepple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Hepple.
A short right from Hepple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple.
Orion working aggressively here.
Hepple lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Hepple lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Hepple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Hepple scores with a shoulder strike.
Hepple lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
A short body shot lands from Hepple as the two fighters clinch.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Hepple lands a right hand.
Hepple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hepple lands an uppercut.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hepple.
Hepple lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hepple lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Hepple lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Orion is rocked!
A short uppercut from Hepple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Orion looks to land a right hand but Hepple moved out of range.
Hepple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hepple connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Hepple counters with a right hand to the body.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hepple.
Hepple connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hepple lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hepple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hepple tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hepple clinches.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Hepple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Orion takes a shot to the head.
Orion lands a hook that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Hepple works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Hepple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hepple.
A short left from Hepple.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion blocking some punches.
Hepple scores with a hook to the body.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hepple pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hepple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple lands a body punch.
Hepple pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hepple lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hepple creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hepple.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Hepple lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Orion blocking some punches.
Hepple scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Hepple lands with a right to the head.
Hepple misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hepple.
Hepple lands with a light punch inside.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple gets through Orion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hepple pushes Orion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hepple presses Orion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hepple lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hepple.
Hepple lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
A short uppercut from Hepple.
A right hook to the body lands for Hepple.
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Hepple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
A short uppercut from Hepple. #T3#
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Hepple softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hepple pushes Orion against the cage. Hepple is working some dirty boxing. Hepple pushes off with a quick right hook! Orion goes down! Orion tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hepple moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple is the new welterweight champion!
Ronnie Hepple 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: EFC Orion vs Hawtry
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Orion scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Charles Hawtry has been cut.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawtry is just out of range.
Hawtry's coach down at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hawtry's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Hawtry throws a right and a left that Orion avoids nicely.
Orion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orion cracks Hawtry with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hawtry tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Orion pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hawtry is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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.
In defeat, Charles Hawtry stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you all, ya pricks!!'.

Event: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Saarenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saarenpaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saarenpaa misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saarenpaa has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Mika Saarenpaa has been cut.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Orion lands a big right hand that sends Saarenpaa crashing to the mat! Orion stays standing though and waves Saarenpaa back to his feet!#ROC2#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Saarenpaa limp body while Orion jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Williams vs Gold
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Orion misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Khan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orion connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Argat Khan has been cut.#KD2#
Orion lands a big uppercut and Khan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khan looks OK. Orion waves Khan back to his feet!#ROC2#
Khan is rocked!
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion blocks a leg kick.
Orion measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Khan! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 408: Shamrock vs Reigns
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Chonan stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion misses with a hook. Chonan ducked under it nicely.
Chonan scores with a punch to the head.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orion moves away from the strike by Chonan.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Chonan is out of range.
Chonan loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.#CL#
Chonan moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chonan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan connects with a knee to the head.
Chonan misses with an elbow over the top.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Orion misses.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Chonan misses its intended target.
Chonan gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.#CL#
Chonan forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Chonan landing knees to the body.
A short right from Orion.
Chonan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonan blocking some punches.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion working aggressively here.
A short left from Orion.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonan. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Orion misses with some punches.
Chonan lands a damaging elbow.
Chonan lands an elbow inside.
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Orion working aggressively here.
Orion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion working aggressively here.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Chonan blocks an uppercut.
Orion lands a nice uppercut.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Orion blocks a body shot from Chonan.
Chonan misses with a body punch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chonan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orion's brow.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Chonan.
A short left from Orion.
Orion misses with some punches.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Chonan throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonan scores a nice knee to the body.
Chonan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chonan looking to slow down the pace here.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan blocks an uppercut.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion digs a right hand underneath Chonan's ribcage. Chonan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chonan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Chonan tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Chonan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
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 Piranha Chonan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion swinging wildly here.
Chonan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orion manages to circle out of the way.
Chonan looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Chonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Chonan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Chonan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chonan tries to clinch up.
Orion takes one on the button.
Chonan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chonan backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Chonan moves away and avoids it.
Orion moves out of range as Chonan strikes.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion swinging wildly here.
Chonan takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Chonan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion scores with a sloppy right hand. Chonan should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Chonan.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Chonan moves away and avoids it.
Orion throws a hook but Chonan blocks it.
Chonan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orion scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
Piranha Chonan's cut is getting worse.
Chonan is looking to clinch but Orion is avoiding it.
A jab from Orion misses.
Chonan tries to counter by clinching up but Orion breaks away and moves out of range.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Chonan's head but Chonan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Chonan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Chonan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Chonan misses with an uppercut.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Chonan moved out of range.
Orion lands an overhand right.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Chonan has closed the distance and engaged Orion in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Chonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
Orion is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Orion misses with the head strike.
Chonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion working aggressively here.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan has Orion pushed against the cage.
Chonan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orion lands an elbow inside that Chonan shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion working aggressively here.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chonan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chonan blocking some punches. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice elbow from Chonan.
Orion misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
Chonan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chonan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Piranha Chonan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Orion.
Orion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
A short right from Chonan on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
Orion dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Orion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion tries to move into range but Chonan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chonan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chonan moves away from the strike by Orion.
Chonan misses with a hook to the body
and Orion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Chonan rushes Orion and presses him up against the cage.
Chonan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orion up against the cage.
Chonan throws an elbow but it misses.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chonan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Orion scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
Orion misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Orion.
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
Chonan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orion up against the cage.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan trying to control the position but instead, Orion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chonan into the cage.
Orion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Chonan works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chonan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the cage.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chonan backwards. #CUT2#
Piranha Chonan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion misses with the head strike.
Chonan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan pushes off an throws an elbow but Orion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chonan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orion is defending well for now.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan crunches a lovely knee into Orion's ribcage.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Orion misses with some punches. #T3#
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orion's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chonan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chonan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chonan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chonan tries to stall but Orion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Chonan.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Chonan lands an elbow inside.
Chonan lands an elbow just above Orion 's eye. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orion's defenses.
Chonan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chonan is stalling here.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Chonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Chonan lands an elbow inside that Orion shrugs off.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Orion looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Chonan.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piranha Chonan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chonan 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piranha Chonan!

Event: OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Jab, jab by Orion - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
Baldwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Baldwin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Baldwin. That snapped Orion's head back.
Orion throws the left hand but Baldwin avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Orion drops Baldwin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Baldwin looks back up at him and smiles so Orion waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Baldwin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BAM! Orion delivers a spinning backfist that drops Baldwin like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 404: Shamrock vs Yurmommy
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strunz scrambles back to his feet.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Orion. That snapped Strunz's head back.
Orion looks to land a combination but Strunz avoids it well.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Strunz.
Strunz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strunz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Strunz.
Strunz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orion to score with a decent uppercut.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Strunz moves out of range of the strikes.
Strunz slips under a jab.
Strunz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Strunz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strunz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strunz to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Strunz.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strunz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strunz scores with a three punch combo!
Orion slips a jab and a cross from Strunz.
Strunz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
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!#KD2#
Orion feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Strunz sprawling to the canvas! Strunz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orion finish him?! #ROC2#
Strunz is rocked!
Strunz slips a jab from Orion.
Oh Strunz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion misses with a series of wild punches.
Orion pounces like a tiger and cracks Strunz with a vicious hook! Strunz is down but not out! Orion follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cole Orion!
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 402: Shamrock vs Ramos
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donkashane circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been hearing reports that Donkashane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Donkashane closes the distance and clinches.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Donkashane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Donkashane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Donkashane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Orion.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Donkashane blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Donkashane breaks from the clinch.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donkashane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Orion lands a big uppercut and Donkashane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Donkashane looks OK. Orion waves Donkashane back to his feet!#ROC2#
Donkashane is rocked!
Orion is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Donkashane flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Donkashane is out cold! Orion holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 627
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Orion misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Cane moves forwards but Orion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orion misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Orion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cane.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Cane scores with a nice head shot.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Cane counters with a stiff right hand.
Cane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Cane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Cane slips a jab from Orion.
Orion stalks Cane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cane's face. Cane staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Cane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cane lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orion's head.#SUB#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cane tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orion 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.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Cane lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cane preventing the sweep.
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cane is working Orion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Cane any problems.
Orion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cane stands up over Orion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cane is working Orion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Cane any problems.
Cane distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Orion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orion's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Cane lands a couple of digs.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cane won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Cane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orion's head.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Cane any problems.
Cane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Orion's brow.
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cane chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Orion is rocked!
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Orion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Orion lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cane chips away with some ground and pound.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orion striking off his back.
Cane postures up.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orion's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Cane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Orion shows good takedown defense.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orion on the side of the head.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cane takes one on the button.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Orion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Cane coming out on top.
Orion misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Cane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Cane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##TD2#
Cane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Orion has hold of Cane's hands but Cane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Cane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Cane has control of the leg.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion taking some punishment here, with Cane in his half guard.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Cane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Cane is nestled in close to Orion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cane scores with a big shot! Orion's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Orion! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane 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: CEC 617
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Garibaldi defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Garibaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Garibaldi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
letting Garibaldi counter with a right hand.
Orion cracks Garibaldi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orion closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Garibaldi is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Garibaldi. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Oh Garibaldi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garibaldi digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Garibaldi seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a right and a left that Garibaldi avoids nicely.
Garibaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garibaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head but Garibaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garibaldi.
Orion throws out a counter right but Garibaldi avoids it with no problem.
Orion swings widly with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Garibaldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Garibaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Garibaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garibaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Orion 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion scores with a nice strike.
Orion misses with a hook.
Garibaldi is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
Orion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Garibaldi scores with a nice strike.
Garibaldi drops his hands momentarily and Orion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Garibaldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion connects with the punch.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head but Garibaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garibaldi 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.
Garibaldi drops his hands momentarily and Orion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Garibaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garibaldi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garibaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Garibaldi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garibaldi scrambles back to his feet.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garibaldi.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Orion! Garibaldi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 611
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Orion misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Orion. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi with a hook.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Al-Khaldi slips a jab from Orion.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al-Khaldi drops his hands momentarily and Orion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orion scores with a sloppy right hand. Al-Khaldi should have avoided that one. #CL#
Al-Khaldi rushes Orion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion working aggressively here.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Orion wants to stall.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Orion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Orion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orion blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion. #T3#
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion lands a hook that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al-Khaldi connects with a jab.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al-Khaldi counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Al-Khaldi's head but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Al-Khaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Al-Khaldi forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
A short right from Al-Khaldi.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al-Khaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi digs a right hand underneath Orion's ribcage. Orion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head. #T3#
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Orion prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Orion throws a right and a left that Al-Khaldi avoids nicely.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Orion.
Orion misses with a left hand
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion scores with a jab.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion thuds his right hand into Al-Khaldi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al-Khaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Orion catches Al-Khaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Orion misses
and Al-Khaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion thuds his right hand into Al-Khaldi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
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!
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al-Khaldi lands a high kick!
Orion misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orion just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al-Khaldi. #CL#
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and pushes Orion back into the cage.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Orion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi. #T3#
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al-Khaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion lands with a short shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a left to the head.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
A short left from Orion.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 601
Date: Jul 13, 2018

#R1#
Ingesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ingesson throws a counter combo.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Ingesson counters with a straight right hand.
Ingesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Ingvar Ingesson has been cut.
Orion cracks Ingesson with a left hook right on the temple and Ingesson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Orion lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Ingesson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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: CEC 591
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Orion connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Vova Klimov has been cut.
Klimov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orion connects with a nice cross there... Klimov is looking wobbly and Orion recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Klimov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Orion jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Vova Klimov spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you!'.

Event: CEC 585
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Gatsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gatsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Gatsby gets a clinch.
Gatsby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Gatsby blocks an uppercut.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Gatsby misses with a body punch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Orion.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Gatsby.
Gatsby blocking some punches.
Gatsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Gatsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
Gatsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow. #T1#
Gatsby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby misses with a punch to the body.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gatsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Gatsby lands a shoulder strike.
Gatsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby throws a head punch that misses.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Gatsby tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gatsby.
Gatsby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion. #T2#
Gatsby lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsby cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Orion working aggressively here.
Gatsby lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatsby.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatsby.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatsby blocking some punches.
Gatsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch. #CL#
Gatsby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
Gatsby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Gatsby on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gatsby presses Orion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gatsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orion.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion working aggressively here.
Gatsby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gatsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Gatsby.
Gatsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby blocks an uppercut.
Orion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatsbys head.
Gatsby can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion blocks a body shot from Gatsby.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
A short left from Orion. #T4#
Gatsby gets through Orion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatsby.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion looking to stall.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby misses with a body punch.
Gatsby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orion blocking some punches.
Gatsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gatsby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gatsby lands a right hand.
Gatsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Gatsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Gatsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion working aggressively here.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Gatsby blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Gatsby 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#
Orion misses the jab.#CL#
Gatsby clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gatsby.
Gatsby blocks an uppercut.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gatsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Gatsby throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby blocks an uppercut.
Gatsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatsby tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Orion lands a hook that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby blocking some punches.
Gatsby blocking some punches. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Gatsby misses with the head strike.
Gatsby blocks an uppercut.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Gatsby.
A short right from Orion on the inside.
Orion lands a left hand.
Gatsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
Gatsby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orion is breathing heavily.
A short left from Gatsby.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gatsby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gatsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Gatsby.
Gatsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gatsby.
Gatsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatsby blocking some punches.
Gatsby blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A short right from Gatsby on the inside.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatsby lands with a left to the head.
Gatsby scores with a hook to the body.
Gatsby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orion.
Gatsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gatsby is working Orion over against the cage.
Gatsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gatsby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gatsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Gatsby lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Orion is rocked!
Gatsby lands a shot to the body.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatsby finish him?
Gatsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
A short body shot lands from Gatsby as the two fighters clinch.
Orion seems to have recovered his senses.
Gatsby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gatsby lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orion takes a shot to the head.
Gatsby digs a right hand into Orion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orion's gas tank.
Gatsby lands with a light punch inside. #T3##KD#
Gatsby connects with a big uppercut there that sends Orion tumbling to the ground! Gatsby follows him down into his guard.
Gatsby postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Orion's head off the mat! Orion is out! He's out! Gatsby jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
Jay Gatsby made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.

Event: CEC 578
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Karimov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Orion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Karimov moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
Orion looks winded!
Orion avoids a wild elbow strike from Karimov.
Karimov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orion's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Orion blocks with his arms.
Karimov lands an elbow that stopped Orion in his tracks for a moment.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karimov lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Karimov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Orion lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Karimov working aggressively here.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orion avoids it.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Orion avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov misses with a knee to the head.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov landing knees to the body. #T2#
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Karimov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
Karimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov. #T3#
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Orion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Karimov lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion working aggressively here.
Karimov landing knees to the body.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karimov lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov lands an uppercut.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Orion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dasha Karimov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Karimov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karimov.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Orion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karimov lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov lands a left hand.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orion.
Orion managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karimov tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orion lands a right hand.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Orion is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karimov throws an elbow but misses.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not. #T2#
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Orion blocks with his arms.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Orion is rocked!
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
Karimov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Orion with a big uppercut! Orion tries to clinch up but Karimov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Orion to the mat! Orion covers up and Karimov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: CEC 570
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
Orion misses with a low kick as Pekkarinen jumps back.
Nice shot by Orion.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Orion knows he should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Pekkarinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pekkarinen cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pekkarinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pekkarinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head.
The crowd cheers as Pekkarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
Orion scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Orion delivers a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion slips a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen 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.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion cracks Pekkarinen with a good jab.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion lunges at Pekkarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkarinen's hand.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Orion clobbers Pekkarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.
Pekkarinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Pekkarinen slips the punch.
Orion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Orion is looking to slow Pekkarinen down with leg kicks.
Donk. Orion catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild combination.
Orion tries to move into range but Pekkarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Orion lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pekkarinen needs to keep his hands up - Orion had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Orion's defenses.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Pekkarinen - just one landing.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Pekkarinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
A good leg kick by Pekkarinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Pekkarinen does it's job there.
Pekkarinen pushes Orion away with a front kick.
Orion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Pekkarinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pekkarinen connects with a right hand. Orion shakes it off.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
Pekkarinen ducks right into an uppercut from Orion.
Orion fakes the leg kick and cracks Pekkarinen in the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Pekkarinen coming out on top.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekkarinen misses the target.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick.
Orion swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
A cross from Orion lands.
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Orion's defenses. #T1#
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion lands the left hand.
Donk. Pekkarinen catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orion counters with a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen lands a head kick. Orion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion stuns Pekkarinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Orion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Orion dips to his left and cracks Pekkarinen with an uppercut!
Orion throws a low kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion tries to work over Pekkarinen's front leg with a kick but Pekkarinen checks it.
Pekkarinen throws a counter combo.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Orion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen tries a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orion.
Orion slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion lands a front kick.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pekkarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Pekkarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Pekkarinen punishes Orion's body with a nice straight punch.
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Pekkarinen's leg but Pekkarinen calmly moves out of range.
Pekkarinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen connects with a right hand. Orion shakes it off.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pekkarinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pekkarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Orion lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Pekkarinen connects with a body shot that sends Orion's belly button to the back.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Orion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
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 Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Orion throws a low kick but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Orion wants to slow Pekkarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orion wants to slow Pekkarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pekkarinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Orion avoids them all with ease.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Orion lunges at Pekkarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkarinen's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Orion misses with a low kick as Pekkarinen jumps back.
Orion throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Orion throws a low kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
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!
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Pekkarinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pekkarinen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pekkarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pekkarinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Pekkarinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orion at a distance.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pekkarinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orion throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Pekkarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion slips a straight right by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion cracks the inside of Pekkarinen's front leg.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Orion works Pekkarinen's body with a nice hook.
Orion tries to move into range but Pekkarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Orion misses.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion cracks Pekkarinen with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekkarinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orion backs up against the cage.
Pekkarinen scores with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Orion connects with a leg kick. Pekkarinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with a straight right. Orion didn't see that one coming.
Pekkarinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion clobbers Pekkarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Pekkarinen cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Pekkarinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Pekkarinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Orion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Pekkarinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Pekkarinen cracks Orion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orion sizes up Pekkarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Orion misses.
Pekkarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pekkarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Pekkarinen saw it coming and moves away.

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 Cole Orion.
I think Orion 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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: CEC 565
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Obliteratii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Obliteratii misses the jab.
Orion slips under a jab from Obliteratii.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obliteratii lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obliteratii misses the jab.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Obliteratii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick.
Obliteratii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Obliteratii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obliteratii. #T1#
Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.#CL2#
Obliteratii moves into the clinch successfully.
Orion tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obliteratii.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Obliteratii lands a body shot.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands. #TD2#
Obliteratii jumps guard and drags Orion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Obliteratii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obliteratii controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Obliteratii is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Obliteratii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Obliteratii being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Obliteratii has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Obliteratii wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
Orion tries to stand but Obliteratii is controlling from the bottom.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Obliteratii is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Obliteratii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obliteratii wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orion stays in close to Obliteratii's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Obliteratii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obliteratii finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head.
Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Orion misses the jab.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a nice body kick.
Obliteratii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Obliteratii.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Orion 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.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obliteratii checks it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orion.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obliteratii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Orion looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orion 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.
Orion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obliteratii.
Orion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obliteratii lands with a good body shot.
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obliteratii throws a shot to the body.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot
and Obliteratii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Obliteratii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Obliteratii's head but Obliteratii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obliteratii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Obliteratii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obliteratii digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs.
Obliteratii lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Good shot there by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.#T2#
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obliteratii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Obliteratii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
Obliteratii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orion has time to react.
Obliteratii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Obliteratii throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Obliteratii finds it's way through Orion's defenses.
Orion takes one to the chin there.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses.
And Orion counters with a quick kick to the body but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Obliteratii tries to land a leg kick but Orion saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Orion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Obliteratii throws a lazy uppercut
and Orion counters with a body kick that stops Obliteratii in his tracks momentarily.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Obliteratii thuds his right hand into Orion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obliteratii digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a three punch combo that has Obliteratii backing up. Obliteratii nods at Orion to acknowledge the strikes.
Orion takes one on the button.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion cracks Obliteratii with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Obliteratii blocks the leg kick.
Orion blocks a jab.
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.
Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Obliteratii misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a low kick, right behind Obliteratii 's knee.
Obliteratii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orion is out of range and Obliteratii settles back down.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Orion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obliteratii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Obliteratii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Obliteratii tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obliteratii tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obliteratii connects with a body shot.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Orion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Obliteratii counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Obliteratii throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Obliteratii misses with a right hand
and Orion counters with a body kick.
Obliteratii has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orion.
Obliteratii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Obliteratii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion throwing a counter right hand but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obliteratii just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOrion.
Obliteratii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Obliteratii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orion will feel that in the morning.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Obliteratii does it's job there.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Obliteratii is just out of range.
Obliteratii tries a quick counter leg kick but Orion is wise to it.
Orion misses with a shot to the body
and Obliteratii counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
Orion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Obliteratii moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Obliteratii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Obliteratii. Orion shrugs it off though.
Obliteratii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obliteratii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion. #T3#
Obliteratii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick that knocks Orion off balance momentarily.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Orion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obliteratii is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Obliteratii checks it.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Obliteratii.
Orion throws a hook but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obliteratii can pounce on him. #T4#
Obliteratii avoids the head kick by Orion.
Orion avoids the head kick by Obliteratii.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obliteratii tries to land a body kick
and Orion counters with a nice body kick.
Obliteratii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Obliteratii is looking to land body kicks.
Obliteratii avoids the head kick by Orion.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Obliteratii.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Obliteratii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obliteratii 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
A very excited looking Zeus Obliteratii 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: CEC 562
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Gone lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Gone throws a low kick but Orion moves out of range easily.
Gone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gone scores with a one two! Orion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gone throws a head kick that misses.
Orion is looking for a counter combo.
Gone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Gone throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with a leg kick.
Gone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Gone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion missing with a left hand there. Gone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gone throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Gone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gone throws a sloppy head kick
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Gone.
Gone throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with a low kick, right behind Gone 's knee.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chins Gone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gone avoids the head kick by Orion.
It seemed like Gone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Jab from Orion.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Gone is just out of range.
Orion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gone counters with a straight right hand.
Gone misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a nice uppercut.
Gone misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion takes a swing at Gone's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Gone throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Gone is rocked!
Orion fakes the body blow, causing Gone to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gone goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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: CEC 558
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Blake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blake thumps Orion with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blake.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Blake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Edward Blake has been cut.
Good exchange - Blake coming out on top.
Blake pushes Orion away with a front kick.
A cross from Blake lands.
Blake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion throws a leg kick
and Blake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Orion really felt that one!
Blake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Blake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orion circles away.
Blake lunges at Orion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orion's hand. #T1#
Blake throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Blake walks into a jab.#CL2#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Orion on the inside.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orion.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Blake pushes off an throws an elbow but Orion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Blake.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orion.
Blake blocks the elbow strike.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blake misses with an elbow over the top.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body 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!
A short left from Orion.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow. #T2#
Orion misses with some punches. #BC#
Orion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Orion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orion throws a combination that misses
and Blake counters with a left to the body.
Edward Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blake lands a jab to the head.
Blake has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Nice uppercut there from Blake.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
Blake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Orion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Orion walks into a stiff left hand from Blake.
Blake connects with a crisp jab.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion lands an overhand right.
Blake shoots for a takedown but Orion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blake throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Orion counters with a nice right hand that sends Blake toppling to the canvas! Blake scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Orion finish him?!#ROC#
Blake is rocked!
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Blake.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Orion finish him?
Blake throws a sloppy head kick
and Orion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blake looks winded!
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blake. That did some damage!
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.
Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Blake cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Blake counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Blake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Blake.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Edward Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Orion moves forwards but Blake connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Blake cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
A big left from Orion misses.
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Blake jabs Orion right on the nose. Orion blinks but takes it well.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Blake moved away.
And Blake tries to counter it with a takedown but Orion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blake is looking to land body kicks.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blake 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Orion lands a big head kick that sends Blake tumbling to the mat! Orion takes a step backwards and waves Blake back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
That has opened up Edward Blake's cut even more.
Blake cracks Orion with an open hand slap.
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blake throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Orion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blake counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake cracks Orion with an open hand slap.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Orion misses with the combination. #T4#
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orion circles away.
Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake misses with a hook
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake misses with a combination
and Orion counters with a crisp right that sends Blake to the canvas! Orion follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion!
An out of breath Cole Orion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 555
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Orion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoker's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Orion slips under a jab.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orion works over Stoker's head and body with a nice combination.
Orion lands a slapping body shot.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker works Orion's body with a nice hook.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion throws a front kick that sends Stoker stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Orion's belly button to the back.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion misses with a low kick. #T1#
Stoker cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Stoker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Orion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses. #T2#
Stoker misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Orion.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Orion saw it coming and moves away.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
A left lands for Stoker.
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Stoker defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion wants to clinch.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Stoker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Orion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Edward Stoker 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#
Nice shot by Stoker.
Orion throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.#T1#
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Stoker cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.#T2#
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
A big left from Orion misses.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Orion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoker takes a step back to recover.
Orion takes one on the button.
Orion 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. #T3#
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker with a hook.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orion connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orion scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker with a jab.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion misses the jab.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion stuns Stoker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion 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.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Orion tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orion! But no joy.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker tries to work over Orion's front leg with a kick but Orion checks it.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Stoker misses.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Orion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Orion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoker doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Orion clinches up against the cage.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands. #T2#
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoker lands an uppercut.
Orion lands a nice elbow.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stoker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orion can turn it around.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Stoker blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Orion working aggressively here.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Orion blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoker.
Orion misses with some punches.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker avoids the elbow strike from Orion, against the cage.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edward Stoker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Orion can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Stoker works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Orion off the cage and back into range.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Stoker throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Edward Stoker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Orion wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Orion manages to avoid it.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion 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.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker checks a low kick from Orion.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Orion avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Stoker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker slips a straight right by Orion.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Orion misses with a low kick. #T3#
Orion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion cracks Stoker with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Orion lands a body shot.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Stoker slips a straight right by Orion.
Stoker stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion throws a leg kick
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoker slips under a jab from Orion.#CL2#
Orion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch.
Stoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance. #T1#
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion scores with a punch to the head.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Orion counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoker misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion jabs Stoker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Orion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Stoker. #T4#
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Orion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Orion misses.
Stoker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.

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 Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: CEC 550
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Orion tries to land a front kick but Steam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steam with a nice cross.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orion, as that shot connected.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Steam is out of range.
Orion delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Steam tenderised Orion's leg. Orion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Orion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion thuds a left hand into Steam's body.
Steam takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Steam clinches.
Orion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steam swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steam lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Steam tries to clinch but Orion is having none of it. #T1#
Orion tries a low kick but Steam avoids it.
Steam throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steam defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Steam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orion is looking to chop away at Steam's legs.
Steam misses with a hook.
Steam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steam throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.#CL2#
Orion moves into range and clinches up with Steam.
Steam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Steam misses with a punch on the inside.
Steam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steam digs a right hand underneath Orion's ribcage. Orion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orion prevents a body shot from Steam.
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Steam controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Steam fails to land.
A short right from Steam on the inside.
Orion lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Orion. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Orion with a nice cross.
Orion lands a jab.#CL#
Steam drives through and clinches with Orion against the cage.
Steam lands a right hand.
A short right from Orion.
Steam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Steam avoids the elbow strike from Orion, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Orion.
Steam misses with a punch on the inside.
Steam misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Orion.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Steam avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Steam misses with the head strike.
Orion lands a damaging elbow.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steam.
Orion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Steam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steam lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steam fails to land.
Orion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orion scores with a shoulder strike.
Orion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steam backwards.
Orion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steam.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steam.
Steam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steam.
A left hand lands to the body for Orion.
Steam is breathing heavily.
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steam lands with a short shot to the head.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Steam controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orion. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Steam avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Orion tries to work over Steam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steam working aggressively here.
Steam blocks a body shot from Orion.
Orion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orion blocking some punches.
Steam tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steam backwards.
Orion misses with an elbow over the top.
Steam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steam fails to land.
Steam scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orion.
Orion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steam working aggressively here.
Steam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Steam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Steam is just out of range.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steam connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Orion rushes Steam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steam.
Steam misses with the head strike.
Steam lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orion pushes Steam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Steam controls his hands.
Steam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steam misses with some punches.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Steam misses with some punches. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steam.
Orion lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steam.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Steam uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steam misses with the combination.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steam's sensitive parts.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steam.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Steam avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion checks the leg kick.#CL#
Steam clinches up against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Orion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steam.
Orion scores with a shot to the side of Steam's head.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Steam blocks a body shot from Orion. #BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orion thows a leg kick but Steam checks it
and Steam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steam connects with a body shot.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steam is out of range.
Steam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Orion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Steam misses with a leg kick.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steam tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
Orion thumps Steam with a low kick.
Orion throws the left hand but Steam avoids the punch easily.
Steam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orion. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
Steam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Steam checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion lunges at Steam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steam's hand.
Orion lands a front kick.
Steam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steam throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steam.
Orion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steam's head.
Steam moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion thuds his shin into the meat of Steam's side.
Steam lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Orion checks a leg kick.#T4#
Steam ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Steam is looking to counter with head kicks.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steam misses with a body kick.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steam.
Steam tries to clinch up.
Both fighters circling a little - Orion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steam.
Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steam will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steam under the eye.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steam is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Orion tenderised Steam's leg. Steam is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steam defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Orion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steam.
Steam takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orion throws a hook but Steam avoids it easily.
Orion lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion 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#
Steam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orion throws a low kick but Steam moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Steam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Steam.
Steam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orion manages to circle out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Jab by Orion.
Steam blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Steam misses.
Steam misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Steam connects with a nice looking jab.
Steam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steam misses with a body shot.
Orion is looking to chop away at Steam's legs.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steam lands a jab to the head.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steam is out of range.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Steam is just out of range.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orion misses with a hook
and Steam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orion's knee momentarily.
Good exchange - Orion coming out on top.
Steam scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steam. That did some damage!
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Steam blocks the low kick.
Steam throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Steam only half commits.
Orion lands a right hook to the body.
Steam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Steam clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orion.
A hook to the body from Steam.
Bronson Steam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steam.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Steam scores with a shoulder strike.
Steam can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Cole Orion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orion can't find room to land a body shot as Steam controls the action.
Steam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Nice body punch from Steam - that landed with a thud.
Steam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steam.
Steam lands a nice uppercut.
Steam has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Still in the clinch, Steam scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Orion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Steam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steam.
A left hand lands to the body for Steam.
Steam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Steam uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Steam.
Steam working aggressively here.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steam lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Steam.
Steam misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Steam scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steam cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Steam misses with some punches.
Steam lands a nice uppercut.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Steam throws a head punch that misses.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steam misses with a punch on the inside.
Steam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steam lands a right hand. #BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Steam's knee but Steam avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Steam.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steam lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Steam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: CEC 543
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belliveau checks it well. #CL#
Belliveau gets tackled into the cage by Orion. Orion maintains the clinch.
Orion is trying to force a seperation but Belliveau has the dominant position.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Orion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orion blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Orion 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.
Belliveau tries to clinch up.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion misses with a shot to the body
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belliveau counters with a right hand to the body.
Belliveau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belliveau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belliveau slips a straight right by Orion.
And Belliveau responds with a good body kick, but Orion manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Belliveau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Belliveau.
Orion scores with a hook.
Belliveau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion looks for the body kick but Belliveau saw that one coming.
Belliveau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Belliveau.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Belliveau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Belliveau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Orion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Orion scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belliveau blocks a head kick by Orion.
Orion keeps Belliveau at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Belliveau lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.#T2#
Belliveau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Belliveau throws a shot to the body.
Orion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belliveau counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
We've been told by Orion's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belliveau moves out of range as Orion strikes.
Belliveau tries to counter with a clinch but Orion shakes him off and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion. #CL2#
Belliveau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Belliveau.
Orion lands an elbow that stopped Belliveau in his tracks for a moment.
Orion tries to break free but Belliveau pushes him back against the cage.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
Belliveau avoids the elbow strike from Orion, against the cage.
Orion can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action. #T3#
Orion lands a nice uppercut.
Belliveau dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Belliveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belliveau.
A body shot lands from Belliveau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Orion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Belliveau.
Belliveau pushes Orion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Belliveau presses Orion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Belliveau moves into the clinch.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Orion.
Orion blocking some punches. #BC#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belliveau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Belliveau unleashes a big counter combination but Orion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belliveau lands with a cross.
Belliveau misses with a leg kick
letting Orion counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Belliveau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orion takes a swing at Belliveau's ribcage but misses.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Belliveau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belliveau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Belliveau lands a body shot.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Belliveau is controlling him.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards. #T1#
Belliveau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve Belliveau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belliveau lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Belliveau scores with a shoulder strike.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Orion breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Belliveau counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belliveau cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Belliveau misses.
Belliveau swings for the body but Orion moves out of range. #CL2#
Belliveau clinches up against the cage.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Belliveau lands a nice uppercut.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Belliveau lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Belliveau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Belliveau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belliveau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orion rather than just go for the knockout.
Belliveau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Belliveau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
A lazy left from Belliveau finds it's target.
A low kick from Orion misses #CL2#
and Belliveau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Orion.
Orion gets through Belliveau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Belliveau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orion blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Nice body punch from Belliveau - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belliveau.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Belliveau breaks the clinch.
Orion misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Belliveau as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Belliveau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belliveau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belliveau cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Belliveau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
A jab from Belliveau misses.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Belliveau rushes Orion and presses him up against the cage.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belliveau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Orion.
Orion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belliveau or not.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Belliveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Belliveau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion tries to work over Belliveau's front leg with a kick but Belliveau checks it.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belliveau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Belliveau.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Belliveau.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Belliveau's leg but Belliveau calmly moves out of range.
Orion scores with a jab to the head.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Belliveau counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Belliveau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belliveau. That's going to slow Orion down.
Belliveau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steve Belliveau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belliveau throws a good cross that connects.
Belliveau lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belliveau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Belliveau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Belliveau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Belliveau connects with an inside leg kick.
Belliveau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orion misses with a body shot
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belliveau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion throws a hook but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Belliveau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Belliveau lands with a nice body punch.
Belliveau works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Belliveau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belliveau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Belliveau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Belliveau misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Belliveau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Orion.
Belliveau connects with an inside leg kick.
Belliveau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belliveau misses with a looping right.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belliveau's sensitive parts.
Orion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belliveau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion digs a good body shot into Belliveau's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Orion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Belliveau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Belliveau moved out of range nicely.
Belliveau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Belliveau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Belliveau counters with a leg kick.
Belliveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orion.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion tries to work over Belliveau's front leg with a kick but Belliveau checks it.
Belliveau throws a shot to the body.
Belliveau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belliveau avoids the head kick by Orion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Belliveau counters with a straight right hand.
Belliveau misses with a body kick.
Belliveau is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Belliveau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belliveau has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Belliveau counters with an inside leg kick.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Belliveau is just out of range.#T4#
Belliveau connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Belliveau.
Orion's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Belliveau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Orion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belliveau moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Belliveau counters by moving into the clinch.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belliveau throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belliveau at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orion takes one to the side of the head.
Belliveau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
Belliveau connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Belliveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belliveau 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 540
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Stoker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion thuds a left hand into Stoker's body.
Stoker jabs at Orion's body.
Orion scores with a jab to the head.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orion - the referee stops the clock and Stoker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orion. Stoker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Orion dodges the punch combination from Stoker.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Stoker 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.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion. #T1#
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Orion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orion moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Orion connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion scores with the left hand. Stoker knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Orion dodges the punch combination from Stoker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orion rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Orion moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion lands a jab to the head.
Orion lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Stoker.
Orion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Orion throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Orion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoker. That one must have hurt.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Orion catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Orion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Stoker moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
It appears Orion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker 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.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Stoker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Stoker lands.
Stoker lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion 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#
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker connects with a right hand. Orion shakes it off.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stoker - the referee stops the clock and Orion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stoker. Orion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
Stoker wants to slow Orion down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker avoids the head kick by Orion.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orion.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Stoker scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Orion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoker doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker delivers a nice body kick.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Orion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Orion misses.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker drops his hands momentarily and Orion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orion throws a body kick that misses
and Stoker counters with an outside leg kick.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion checks a low kick from Stoker.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Orion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Orion finds it's target.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orion checks a leg kick.
It appears Orion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Orion cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker thumps Orion with a low kick.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orion looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion lands a body shot.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker misses with a hook.#T1#
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker tries to land a body kick
and Orion counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orion misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Orion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoker's head.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Orion misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Orion down.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker scores with the left hand. Orion knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Orion saw that one coming.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker thows a body kick. Orion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion slips under a jab.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker keeps Orion at a distance using the push kick.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Edward Stoker just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Stoker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orion clobbers Stoker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orion is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orion checks a low kick from Stoker.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Orion misses the target.#T2#
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion scores with a hook.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orion.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Orion checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Orion blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orion with a jab.
Orion throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker 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 fourth round but I would say that Cole Orion 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!
#R5#
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Orion misses.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Orion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Orion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orion's calf.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Stoker digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Orion tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker scores with a nice body kick.
Orion misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Stoker. #T3#
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orion has time to react.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker 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.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Orion's front leg but catches the back leg as Orion tries to avoid it.
Orion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Stoker lands with a cross.
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!
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker tries a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stoker scores with a three punch combo!
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
I think Stoker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Edward Stoker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 537
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Steam is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion connects with the punch.
Steam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion tries to clinch up but Steam circles away and keeps his distance.
Orion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steam connects with a nice looking jab.
Orion misses with a hook.
Steam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steam throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion jabs Steam right on the nose. Steam blinks but takes it well.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steam throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion lands a jab to the head.
Steam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Steam lands with a slapping head kick.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Orion cracks Steam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steam manages to avoid it.
Steam lands with a nice body punch.
Orion connects with the punch.
Steam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steam misses with a looping left.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Steam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Steam throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion moves forwards but Steam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steam lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Orion thuds a left hand into Steam's body.
Steam looks for the body kick but Orion saw that one coming.
Steam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Orion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steam scores with a head kick. Orion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steam's head backwards.
Steam takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Steam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Steam counters with a nice uppercut.
Orion with a nice cross.
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steam.
Orion cracks Steam with an open hand slap.
Orion motions for Steam to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Orion thuds his right hand into Steam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steam cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orion scores with a head kick.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
Steam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion thows a leg kick but Steam checks it
and Steam counters with a thumping low kick.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Steam misses the target.
Orion sizes up Steam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steam doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steam manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steam.
Orion looks for the body kick but Steam saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orion on the side of the head.
Steam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Steam saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Steam tries a head kick but it misses.
Steam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion tries to work over Steam's front leg with a kick but Steam checks it.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Steam avoids it.
Steam tried to counter with a leg kick but Orion avoided it.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Steam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steam misses with a double jab
and Orion counters with a low kick, right behind Steam 's knee.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steam circles away quickly and effectively.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orion scores with a nice head shot.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Steam's leg but Steam calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion lands a head shot.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steam under the eye.
Steam lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Steam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion throws a leg kick but Steam moved away.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Orion tenderised Steam's leg. Steam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steam throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Steam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steam ducks right into an uppercut from Orion.
Orion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion cracks the inside of Steam's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Orion misses.
It looked like Steam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steam throws a right hand that misses
and Orion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steam.
Steam misses the shot to the body.
Steam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steam scrambles back to his feet.
Orion throws a low kick but Steam moves out of range easily.
Orion connects with a jab.
Orion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steam throws a hook but Orion blocks it.#CL2#
Orion instigates a clinch.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Steam avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Orion lands an elbow inside.
Orion tries a body shot but Steam blocks it.
Steam lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Steam avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Orion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Steam lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Orion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steam throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion. #BC#
Steam breaks from the clinch.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion is looking to slow Steam down with leg kicks.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steam throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Steam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steam misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Steam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Steam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion throws out a counter right but Steam avoids it with no problem.
Orion punishes Steam's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Steam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steam takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orion avoids the body shot from Steam.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion lands a nice looking body shot.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Orion.
Steam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Steam misses with the combination.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steam tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steam 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.
Orion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion needs to keep his hands up - Steam had a free shot at his head there.
Orion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steam's head backwards.
Steam blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Steam misses the target.
Steam throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Orion wants to slow Steam down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Steam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion 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!
#R3#
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Steam ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steam was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steam.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Steam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orion scrambles back to his feet.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steam checks a leg kick.
Orion lands a right hook to the body.
Orion connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steam lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
Steam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orion blocks the body kick. #T1#
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Orion 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.
Steam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steam misses with an uppercut.
Steam takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Steam moves away and avoids it.
Orion avoids the body shot from Steam.
Orion tries to bum rush Steam with a series of wild strikes but Steam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steam tries to work over Orion's front leg with a kick but Orion checks it.
Orion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steam keeps Orion at a distance using the push kick.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steam blocks a head kick by Orion.
Orion lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steam scores with a jab.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Steam misses the shot to the body.
Steam throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Steam checks it.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steam.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Steam counters with a body kick.
Steam throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion swings for the body but Steam moves out of range.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
Steam moves away from the strike by Orion. #T3#
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Steam takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion throws a lazy body kick
and Steam counters with a straight right hand.
Steam connects with an inside leg kick.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Steam looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Steam.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Steam tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
Orion misses with the body kick
and Steam counters with a three punch combo that has Orion backing up. Orion nods at Steam to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick from Orion lands but Steam takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steam looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Steam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steam.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steam checks a leg kick.
Steam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steam will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orion dips to his left and cracks Steam with an uppercut!
Steam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steam is looking to land body kicks.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steam moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Steam walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Jab from Orion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steam misses the shot to the body.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steam is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Cole Orion just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Steam.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steam counters with a straight right hand.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steam.
Orion 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.
Steam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steam takes one to the chin there.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steam.
Orion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Steam is just out of range.
Steam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Steam does no damage.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Steam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steam throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion connects with a right hand. Steam shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steam scores with a head kick. #T1#
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steam with a nice cross.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Steam moved out of range nicely.
Steam cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steam's calf.
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steam is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Steam lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Steam looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steam's calf.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Steam.
That kick from Orion tenderised Steam's leg. Steam is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Orion finds it's target.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Steam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steam. Steam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steam throws a right hand that Orion ducks under and follows up with a left that Orion also avoids with ease.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Steam moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orion thinks about the counter body kick.
Steam throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.
Orion scores with a jab to the body.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion lands with a good body shot.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steam just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion scores with a hook.
Steam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Steam as he checks the leg kick.
And Steam counters with a quick kick to the body but Orion blocks it.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Steam's head but Steam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion throws a leg kick but Steam moved away.
Orion throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steam counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Steam avoids it.
It looked like Steam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion blocks a head kick by Steam.
Steam misses with a body shot.
That kick from Orion tenderised Steam's leg. Steam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steam lands with a straight right. Orion didn't see that one coming.
Orion wants to slow Steam down by chopping away at his legs.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orion lands a front kick.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Orion lands with a shot to the body.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Steam misses the shot to the body.
Orion blocks a jab.
A lazy body kick from Orion
and Steam counters with a right hand to the body.
Steam throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Steam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Steam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steam checks a low kick from Orion.
Steam misses with a wild body shot.
Steam fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steam 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.
Steam throws a body kick that misses.
Steam jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion throws a leg kick but Steam checks it.
Good leg kick by Steam there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steam manages to avoid it.
Steam throws a one two combo.
Steam misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Orion. Beautiful body shot.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Steam throws a big shot that misses.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orion counters with a big head kick but Steam shrugs it off.
Orion misses with a low kick as Steam jumps back.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steam is able to avoid easily.
Steam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Steam.
Steam misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
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!
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steam jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bronson Steam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steam misses with a looping right.
Steam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steam missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Steam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Steam.
Steam looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion lands a body shot.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steam needs to keep his hands up - Orion had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Steam throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion jabs Steam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Orion connects with the punch.
Steam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steam throws a head kick that misses.
Orion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A cross from Orion lands.
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steam will feel that in the morning.
Steam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steam throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Orion jabs at Steam's body.
Steam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion jabs Steam right on the nose. Steam blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Steam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steam momentarily.
That kick from Orion tenderised Steam's leg. Steam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steam throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Steam is wise to it.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steam.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Steam.
Steam misses with a straight left.
Steam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steam's calf.
Orion connects with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: Syn 539 - Luminous
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford connects with a crisp jab.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.#T1#
Rutherford connects with a single shot there.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford lands with a nice body punch.
Orion tries to work over Rutherford's front leg with a kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Orion tries to work over Rutherford's front leg with a kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Orion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orion.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Orion sets himself, and Rutherford steps forward looking for the clinch! Orion avoids it this time.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Orion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Orion counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion slips a jab from Rutherford.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Rutherford.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Orion.#T3#
Orion misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Orion sets himself, and Rutherford steps forward looking for the clinch! Orion avoids it this time.
Orion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orion 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.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orion.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Orion closes the distance and pushes Rutherford back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Orion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Orion misses with a body punch.
Orion lands an elbow that stopped Rutherford in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Steven Rutherford has been cut.#BC#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Orion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Rutherford's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Orion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion misses with a body punch
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Orion.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orion misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Rutherford counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orion thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Rutherford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion motions for Rutherford to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion motions for Rutherford to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion throws a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion jabs Rutherford right on the nose. Rutherford blinks but takes it well.
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Rutherford misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Orion.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orion is able to avoid easily.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford. #T4#
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orion checks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with an outside leg kick.
Rutherford 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.
Orion pushes Rutherford away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Rutherford'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#
Rutherford catches Orion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Orion throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Orion is looking to chop away at Rutherford's legs.
Rutherford throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutherford lands with a left to the head.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Orion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion is stalling here.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steven Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orion wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutherford won't allow it.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orion.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Orion is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

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

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

Event: Syn 537 - Anathema
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion cracks Rutherford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orion works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
We've been told by Orion's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orion checks it well.
Orion moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Orion is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion checks a leg kick.#T1#
Orion misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutherford.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the body.
Orion moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Orion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orion prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Orion stalling in the clinch but Rutherford improves position.
Orion tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.#T2#
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Orion moves into range and clinches up with Rutherford.
Orion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Orion blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target. #T3#
Orion throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford keeps Orion at a distance using the push kick.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orion scores with a jab to the head.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Orion throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford tries to counter with a clinch but Orion shakes him off and moves away.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Rutherford gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Orion to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Orion scores with a jab.#T4#
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Orion misses
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Rutherford misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orion lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orion momentarily.
Orion works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutherford is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Orion tries to clinch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Orion slips under a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutherford avoided it.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick as Orion jumps back.
Orion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
Orion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Orion throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.#T3#
Rutherford defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Orion tries to land a body kick
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion tries a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutherford throws a nice head kick!
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orion's knee momentarily.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Rutherford counters by clinching up.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Orion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Rutherford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
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 Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Orion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
As Rutherford backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion thows a body kick. Rutherford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford connects with a crisp jab.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion keeps Rutherford at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Orion clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Orion. #BC#
Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion slips a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Orion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Rutherford cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orion throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion slips a jab from Rutherford.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orion cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Rutherford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford. #T2#
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Orion.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
Orion has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Rutherford.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford lands a jab to the nose.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutherford walks into a left hand.
Orion throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutherford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutherford looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Orion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOrion.
Nice cross by Orion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orion.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion lands with a shot to the body.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
Orion delivers a nice body kick.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Orion misses.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.

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 Cole Orion.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orion, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 526
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1#
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion throws a push kick but Obliteratii slaps the foot to one side.
Obliteratii lunges at Orion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orion's hand.
Obliteratii lands with a cross.
Obliteratii connects with a looping right hand.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obliteratii. Obliteratii obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Orion moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion scores with a head kick.
Obliteratii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Obliteratii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Obliteratii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Orion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orion.
Obliteratii lands a body shot. #T1#
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obliteratii. Obliteratii obviously looking to wear him down.
Obliteratii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obliteratii tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obliteratii throws a sloppy body shot
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
Zeus Obliteratii's cut is getting worse.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii is looking to counter punch.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Obliteratii feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Obliteratii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Orion checks it.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick which misses Orion's front leg but catches the back leg as Orion tries to avoid it.
Orion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obliteratii tries to clinch up but Orion circles away and keeps his distance.
Orion throws a head kick that Obliteratii semi-blocks.
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
A nice side step and Orion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Obliteratii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obliteratii's calf.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.
Orion counters with a body kick.
Orion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obliteratii throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.#T3#
Orion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
Zeus Obliteratii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Obliteratii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obliteratii thuds his right hand into Orion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion tries to bum rush Obliteratii with a series of wild strikes but Obliteratii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Obliteratii moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Obliteratii connects with a looping right hand.
Obliteratii tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
Obliteratii blocks the body kick.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Orion coming out on top.#T4#
Obliteratii throws a solid leg kick but Orion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obliteratii.
A low kick from Obliteratii misses
and Orion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a good, hard body kick but Orion shrugs it off.
Obliteratii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Jeez, Zeus Obliteratii's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Obliteratii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obliteratii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
Obliteratii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orion catches Obliteratii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cole Orion!
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EVO 06212017
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Diggs scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Orion tries to clinch up but Diggs circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Orion misses.
Orion throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diggs tried to counter with a leg kick but Orion avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Orion jumps back.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orion feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down. #CL2#
Orion has closed the distance and engaged Diggs in a clinch.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs working aggressively here. #T1#
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Diggs tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
A short right from Orion.
A short uppercut from Orion.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diggs tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Diggs gets through Orion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orion lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.#BC2#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Orion misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs connects with a jab.
Orion throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range. #T2#
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Orion misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Diggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggs.
Diggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diggs throws a good cross that connects.
Orion throws a head kick but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Diggs is wise to it.
Diggs throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Orion tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Orion checks it.
Orion throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diggs on the side of the head.
Orion misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Diggs cracks Orion with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion dodges the punch combination from Diggs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Decent striking displayed by Orion there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs throws a low kick but Orion moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
Diggs moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggs checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Diggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion tests Diggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Orion slips a jab from Diggs.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Orion lands a head shot.
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diggs lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
Diggs throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Diggs misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Diggs misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orion punishes Diggs's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick.
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orion's calf.#T1#
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggs's sensitive parts.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
A low kick from Orion misses
and Diggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orion slips under a jab.
Diggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orion. That one must have hurt.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Diggs's leg but Diggs calmly moves out of range.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Diggs checks it.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion misses with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Diggs.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Orion throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
Diggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Orion throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Orion misses
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Diggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggs is able to avoid easily.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion 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.
Diggs lands a jab.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Diggs as he connects with a hook.
Orlando Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Diggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Orion checks it.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs lands a head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Diggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Diggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion slips under a jab.#T4#
Diggs throws a body kick that misses.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diggs.
A left lands for Diggs.
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diggs scores with a nice right hand.
Orion throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
Orion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Orion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orion checks the leg kick.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orion's calf.
Diggs throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
That kick from Diggs tenderised Orion's leg. Orion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion misses with a low kick.
As Orion backs away, Diggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Diggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Orion.
Orion cracks the inside of Diggs's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Diggs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion slips a jab from Diggs.
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggs is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orion. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Diggs feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Orion finds it's way through Diggs's defenses.
Orion staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Diggs misses.
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggs.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Diggs checks it.
Jab by Diggs.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orion! But no joy.
Orion feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Orion misses with a body kick.
Diggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Orion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion 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.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Diggs saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion staying out of range there.
A big left from Orion misses.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Diggs.
Diggs 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.
Diggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Diggs is wise to it.#T3#
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diggs slips a jab from Orion.
Orion looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Diggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Diggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diggs looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion needs to keep his hands up - Diggs had a free shot at his head there.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
Diggs lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
Diggs jabs Orion right on the nose. Orion blinks but takes it well.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orion is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Orion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diggs throws an off balance right hand
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Diggs throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Diggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diggs cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Diggs moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Diggs sizes up Orion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Orion cracks Diggs with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Orlando Diggs did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Orion tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Diggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diggs misses with a straight right.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Orion misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orion misses with the body kick
and Diggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Diggs avoids the body shot from Orion.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Orion misses.
Diggs slips a jab from Orion.
Diggs misses with a hook
and Orion counters with a straight right hand.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs clobbers Orion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diggs wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Diggs is wise to it.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Diggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggs tries to avoid it.
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion thuds his right hand into Diggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggs blocks the leg kick.
Orion takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Orion misses.
As Orion backs away, Diggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Diggs throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Diggs misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
As Orion backs away, Diggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diggs has time to react.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orion connects with the punch.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diggs thows a body kick. Orion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Diggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Diggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Diggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion throws a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diggs throws a series of punches but Orion avoids them all with ease.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion tries to clinch up.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Diggs lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Diggs throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Diggs throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diggs lands with a right hand.
Orion throws a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Diggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Diggs saw it coming and moves away.
As Orion backs away, Diggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Diggs moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Orion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Diggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Diggs moves his leg out of the way.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Orion tries to move into range but Diggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Orion scores with a head kick.
Diggs pushes Orion away with a front kick.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion throws a push kick but Diggs slaps the foot to one side.
Diggs throws a nice looking combination but Orion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diggs blocks it well.
Orion scores with a nice right hand.
Diggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diggs scores with a head kick. Orion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot by Diggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Diggs catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Diggs counters with an inside leg kick.
Orion avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Orion feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Orion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orion throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Orion backs away, Diggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target. #T3#
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Orion's front leg but catches the back leg as Orion tries to avoid it.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diggs.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!#CL2#
Orion moves into the clinch.
Diggs keeps control of Orion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs lands a body shot.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion lands an elbow just above Diggs 's eye.
Orlando Diggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orion prevents a body shot from Diggs.
A right hand to the body from Orion.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Orion misses with an elbow over the top.
Orion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diggs digs a right hand underneath Orion's ribcage. Orion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diggs presses Orion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diggs cracks Orion with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: EVO 05312017
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Lester blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Lester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orion throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lester counters with a left to the body.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion tries to land a body kick
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orion. Lester shrugs it off though.
Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Nice cross by Lester.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scouse House (BRAND NEW OPENING) in the buildup to the fight.
Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Orion blocks a jab.
Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orion thows a leg kick but Lester checks it
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Orion misses.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion throws a jab when Lester was well out of range.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Lester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lester has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion slips under a jab from Lester.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Lester with a hook.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lester blocks a leg kick.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Lester.
Orion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lester if he has to take too many more of those.
Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester.
Orion staying out of range there.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Lester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lester misses with a hook.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Lester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Orion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orion sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lester misses with a body kick.
Orion lands a jab to the nose.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Orion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Orion misses its target.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lester!
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Lester checks a low kick from Orion.
Lester moves out of range of the strikes.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion walks into a jab.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lester lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head.
Orion scores with a push kick.
Orion tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Orion stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion lands a head shot.
Orion has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
A good leg kick by Orion.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion lands a jab to Lester's midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lester. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Lester.
Lester connects with the punch.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion throws a leg kick but Lester moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lester.#T2#
Lester misses the jab.
Orion throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Lester lands with a shot to the body.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lester punishes Orion's body with a nice straight punch.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Orion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Orion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orion looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
Orion lands the left hand.
Orion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion throws a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Orion throws a body kick that misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Lester throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion connects with a single shot there.
Lester cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
Lester misses with a kick to the body
and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Lester checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion 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.
Lester throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks.
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a solid body kick.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
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 Cole Orion 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.
#R3#
Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion throws a lazy body kick
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lester misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Lester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Lester.
Lester misses with an uppercut.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orion.
Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion. #T1#
Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Lester swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
Orion connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Lester saw it coming and moves away.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Orion looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Lester lands with a shot to the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lester looks for the body kick but Orion saw that one coming.
Lester stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Lester checks the leg kick.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lester is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion tries to land a body kick
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion tries to move into range but Lester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Orion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lester under the eye.
Orion scores with a nice head shot.
Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion. #T3#
Orion misses with a hook
and Lester counters with a left to the body.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Lester.
Orion misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lester. Lester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lester cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lester counters with a straight right hand.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Lester misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion misses the jab.
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lester lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Lester.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Lester throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Moe Lester just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester scores with a nice strike.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Lester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lester lands with a cross.
Lester checks a leg kick.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lester throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Orion scores with a nice head shot.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Orion looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orion.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
Orion misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orion slips under a jab from Lester.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well.
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a body kick that stops Orion in his tracks momentarily.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orion at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Orion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lester throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Orion avoids the body shot from Lester.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion misses with a leg kick
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Lester blocks the low kick.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Lester thuds a left hand into Orion's body.
Lester lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
Orion moves away from the strike by Lester.
Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Lester does it's job there.
Orion throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lester.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion. #T4#
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
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!
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lester blocks the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orion. Lester shrugs it off though.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion moves out of range as Lester strikes.
Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Orion.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Orion scores with a jab. Lester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lester connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lester lands a jab to the head.
Lester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lester throws a body kick that misses.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester lands a jab to the head.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lester misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lester's knee momentarily.
A solid body kick from Lester.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Nice body punch from Lester.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lester with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion slips a jab from Lester.
Lester takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion avoids the body shot from Lester.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Lester looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Lester avoided it.
A lazy body kick from Orion
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester lands the left hand.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Orion misses its target.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Nice shot by Orion.#CUT#
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Orion takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Lester throws out a powerful jab.
Lester scores with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Orion feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion is looking to chop away at Lester's legs.
Lester avoids the body shot from Orion.
Lester steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Orion lands a jab to Lester's midsection.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orion swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

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 Cole Orion.
Well Lester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!

Event: EVO 310: Bashorov vs Orion
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Orion throws a hook to the side of Bashorov's head but Bashorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bashorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion ducks right into an uppercut from Bashorov.
Orion throws the left hand but Bashorov avoids the punch easily.
Bashorov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Bashorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bashorov scrambles back to his feet.
Orion lands a head kick!
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashorov takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Bashorov swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion tries to land a body kick
and Bashorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Orion swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Bashorov moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick. #T1#
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Bashorov steps away.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bashorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bashorov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Bashorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bashorov digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Bashorov ducks down to avoid it.
Orion misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Bashorov misses its target.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Bashorov moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bashorov loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Bashorov throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Orion defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Bashorov moves away and avoids it.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Bashorov misses with a jab to the body
and Orion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bashorov lands with an overhand left.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bashorov checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
A clash of legs there as Bashorov blocks the low kick.
Bashorov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Bashorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Orion throws a body punch but Bashorov moves out of range.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bashorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashorov shoots for a takedown but Orion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bashorov throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion 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.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Bashorov lands with a good body shot.
Orion misses with a hook
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Bashorov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bashorov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Bashorov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Bashorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion misses with a double jab
and Bashorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashorov blocks a jab.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Bashorov moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Bashorov feints and as Orion raises his hands in defense, Bashorov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Bashorov landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Bashorov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
Bashorov's corner calls for a 1-2. Bashorov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion digs a good hook to Bashorov's body.
Bashorov misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
A left lands for Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orion! But no joy.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Bashorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bashorov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Bashorov with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range. #T1#
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov connects with a looping right hand.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Orion tries to work over Bashorov's front leg with a kick but Bashorov checks it.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashorov.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Bashorov counters with a straight 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!#TD#
Bashorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orion's guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orion is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bashorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bashorov wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bashorov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer.
Bashorov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T3#
Orion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Bashorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion keeping full guard, as Bashorov tries to pass.
Orion has his hands on Bashorov's head, controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bashorov stops Orion from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashorov takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
A punch combination from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov connects with a body shot.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Bashorov lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashorov connects with a body shot.
Bashorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bashorov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Bashorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bashorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov is looking to counter punch.
Bashorov's corner calls for a 1-2. Bashorov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bashorov moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Bashorov finds it's target.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Bashorov's leg but Bashorov calmly moves out of range.
Bashorov misses with a double jab
and Orion counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bashorov.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion throws a body punch but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Bashorov misses.
Orion needs to keep his hands up - Bashorov had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Orion gets caught napping as Bashorov dives in and scores a takedown. Orion manages to retain guard.
Orion is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bashorov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Bashorov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orion pulls Bashorov in close to prevent any damage.
Orion 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.
Bashorov being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Bashorov chips away with some ground and pound.
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov chips away with some ground and pound.
Bashorov being controlled here momentarily.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bashorov slips a jab from Orion.
Bashorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bashorov lands a slapping body shot.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Bashorov moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Bashorov.
Bashorov swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Orion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bashorov blocks it well.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion pushes Bashorov away with a front kick.
Bashorov misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov 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#
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Orion moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Orion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bashorov with a body shot.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
Bashorov backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion throws a low kick but Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Orion lunges at Bashorov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bashorov's hand.
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bashorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bashorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orion defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Orion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Orion throws a right and a left that Bashorov avoids nicely.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bashorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orion throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bashorov with a jab.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion stuffs the takedown attempt from Bashorov. Bashorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Orion tries to sprawl out of it but Bashorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bashorov is able to avoid easily.
Orion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Bashorov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orion sprawls well initially but Bashorov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Bashorov sits in half guard.
Orion gets back to full guard.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bashorov passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bashorov stops Orion from getting back to his feet.
Bashorov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bashorov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashorov lands a couple of good shots and Orion has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bashorov tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
Orion turns into Bashorov and is now in his guard. #T4#
Orion wants to control from the top but Bashorov keeps moving.
Bashorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bashorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bashorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orion controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Karim Bashorov 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!
#R5#
Orion misses with a looping left.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Bashorov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bashorov preventing the sweep.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Bashorov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karim Bashorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov postures up. #T1#
Bashorov throws a strike but Orion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bashorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bashorov tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Orion crashes against the mat.
Bashorov tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.
Bashorov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Orion's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Orion controlling the action here.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bashorov is trying to control but can't.
Bashorov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Orion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bashorov's head.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bashorov is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. #T3#
Orion motions for Bashorov to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Orion tries to sprawl out of it but Bashorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Orion.
Bashorov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashorov lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashorov throws a series of punches but Orion moves out of range.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Bashorov is wise to it.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov checks a low kick from Orion.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Bashorov.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bashorov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Orion misses.
Bashorov misses with the combination.
Bashorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Bashorov moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Orion.
Bashorov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orion sprawls and moves away.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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 Karim Bashorov.
I think Bashorov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Karim Bashorov 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: EVO 309: Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Orion throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Stoker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Stoker fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Orion misses with a straight left.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion 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.
Orion jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orion scores with a nice right hand.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orion!
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion with a nice cross.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orion.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Stoker swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Orion down.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orion lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoker off the cage and back into range.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
Orion throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
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!
Orion shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stoker eats them both and turns towards Orion to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orion keeps Stoker at a distance using the push kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
A shot to the liver by Orion. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stoker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stoker moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Orion is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion keeps Stoker at a distance using the push kick.
Nice cross by Orion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion connects with a looping right hand.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion motions for Stoker to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Orion's body.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Orion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Orion lands a nice looking body shot.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orion scores with a push kick.
Stoker throws a nice head kick!
Stoker throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion 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.
#R3#
Orion cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoker throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Stoker lands with a cross. #T1#
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion blocks a jab.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orion. That one must have hurt.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Orion thows a body kick. Stoker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Orion.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Orion misses
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orion, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion. #T4#
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion avoids the head kick by Stoker.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Orion - just one landing.
Stoker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion throws a leg kick
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker slips a jab from Orion.#T1#
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Stoker misses the jab.
Orion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stoker blocks it well.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Orion throws a shot to the body.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Stoker backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.#T2#
Orion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
Orion fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Orion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion throws a head kick that misses
and Stoker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoker connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Orion shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion. #T4#
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Stoker cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Orion feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Stoker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
That kick from Orion tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion throws a one two combo.
Orion misses with a hook.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Orion coming out on top.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Orion gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Orion misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.#T1#
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orion.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Stoker misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a left hand
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Orion misses with a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Stoker 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.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orion thinking.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker throws a big counter combination but Orion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Stoker swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
A victorious Cole Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EVO 306:Bashoro vs Obliteratii
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Orion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd cracks Orion with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Todd throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
A left lands for Todd.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orion scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've been informed that Orion 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.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
Orion thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Orion checks the leg kick.
Todd backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a body kick that stops Orion in his tracks momentarily.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Orion with a nice cross.
Orion misses with a left hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Todd digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Orion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Todd misses with a low kick.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Orion connects with the punch.
That kick from Orion tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orion. Todd shrugs it off though.
Orion lands with a right hand.
Orion throws a head kick that half lands.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Orion checks it.
Todd lunges at Orion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orion's hand. #T3#
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd slips a straight right by Orion.
Todd throws a series of punches but Orion moves out of range.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Todd catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Orion works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orion thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Todd wants to slow Orion down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd moves away from the strike by Orion.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Orion lands.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
Todd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Todd's torso.
Orion avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todd.
Orion throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids the body shot from Orion.
Todd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orion motions for Todd to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Orion slips a jab from Todd.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd checks a low kick from Orion.
As Orion backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orion thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd misses with a straight left.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Todd.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orion, as that shot connected.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Orion misses.
Todd throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Orion misses.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Todd's torso.
Orion works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
Orion misses with the body kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Orion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Orion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion lands a front kick.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Orion slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
Todd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Todd is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Orion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Orion is looking to chop away at Todd's legs. #T4#
Jab by Todd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orion staying out of range there.
Todd moves out of range as Orion strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Orion's corner calls for a 1-2. Orion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orion.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion lands a front kick.
Orion's corner calls for a 1-2. Orion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
That kick from Orion tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion is looking for the big counter here.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Orion throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Orion looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Orion thows a body kick. Todd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Todd's torso.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Orion throws a front kick that sends Todd stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Todd tries to work over Orion's front leg with a kick but Orion checks it.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Todd misses with a low kick as Orion jumps back.
Todd checks a low kick from Orion.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion motions for Todd to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd checks a low kick from Orion.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion throws a sloppy head kick
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Orion backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Todd 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.
Orion thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion avoids the body shot from Todd.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Todd lands an overhand right.
A cross from Orion lands.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion throws a leg kick
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Orion with a jab.
Orion misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Orion scores with a nice right hand.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Todd misses.
Orion throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Cole Orion just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion moves away from the strike by Todd. #T1#
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Orion. That snapped Todd's head back.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion scores with a one two! Todd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Orion lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Todd.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Orion blocks it.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Orion avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Orion.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Orion lands a high kick!
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Orion works the jab nicely.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion with a nice cross.#T4#
Orion lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd misses with a hook.
Orion cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A big left from Orion misses.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion misses with a looping left.
A big right from Todd misses.
Orion misses with a few strikes there.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Orion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
A cross from Todd lands.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Todd misses with a wild combination.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Todds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Jab, jab by Orion - just one landing.
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orion avoids the body shot from Todd.
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd slips under a jab from Orion.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Orion.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Orion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Orion cracks Todd with a good jab.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: EVO 299:Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been hearing reports that Declan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Orion.
Orion throws a body kick that misses
and Declan counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Declan on the side of the head.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Orion tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Orion 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.
Declan throws a leg kick but Orion checks it.
Declan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Declan checks a leg kick nicely.
Declan checks a leg kick nicely.
Declan scores with a nice head shot.
Orion looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Declan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Orion slips a straight right by Declan.
Orion defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Declan, as that shot connected.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Declan moved away.
Declan slips under a jab.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orion.
Declan throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Declan backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Orion with a hook.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Declan attempts a counter takedown but Orion avoids it well and moves away.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Declan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Declan is out of range. #T2#
Orion takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan lands with an uppercut that bounces Orion off the cage and back into range.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Declan lands a jab to the nose.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Declan with a nice cross.
Declan throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan feinted with a counter takedown.
Declan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Declan is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Orion rushes Declan and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Declan swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Declan misses with a straight left. #T3#
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Declan misses.
A punch lands to the side of Declan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Declan blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion lands with a straight right. Declan didn't see that one coming.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Declan slips a jab from Orion.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Declan lands with a straight right. Orion didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Orion there.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Declan throws a leg kick
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Declan is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Declan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion motions for Declan to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Declan is able to avoid easily.
Declan is looking to counter punch.
Declan is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Orion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Declan misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan walks into a left hand.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Orion tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion thows a leg kick but Declan checks it #TD#
and Declan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orion! #ES2#
Orion explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion slips a jab from Declan.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Declan.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Declan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Orion.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan throws a solid leg kick but Orion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Declan.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Declan stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion shapes to counter with a head kick.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Declan. That did some damage!
Declan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion blocks a head kick by Declan.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Declan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Declan throws a counter high kick but Orion was just alert enough to avoid it.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Declan misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Declan misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Declan. #T2#
Orion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Declan's hands.
Declan takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Declan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Declan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Declan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion dips to his left and cracks Declan with an uppercut!
Orion jabs Declan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Declan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Declan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Declan scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Declan misses with a straight left.
Declan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Declan dips to his left and cracks Orion with an uppercut!
Orion connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan tries to counter with a takedown but Orion is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion avoids the body shot from Declan.
Orion checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Declan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Declan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Orion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion misses with a low kick as Declan jumps back.
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Declan misses with a hook.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Declan checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Declan - just one landing.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Orion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Orion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Declan - the referee stops the clock and Orion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Declan. Orion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Declan looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Declan off balance momentarily.
Orion throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan scores with a push kick.
Orion throws a push kick but Declan slaps the foot to one side.
Declan moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Orion dips to his left and cracks Declan with an uppercut!
Declan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion connects with a crisp jab.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Declan needs to keep his hands up - Orion had a free shot at his head there.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Declan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Declan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan wants to slow Orion down by chopping away at his legs.
Orion scores with a nice strike.
Orion scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Orion takes one to the side of the head.
Declan misses with a looping right.
Orion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Declan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Declan.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick.
Declan blocks a head kick by Orion.
Orion takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Declan.
Orion sizes up Declan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Declan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orion.
Orion swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Declan lands with a nice body punch.
Goban Declan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Declan misses with a low kick as Orion jumps back.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.#T4#
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Declan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Declan.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#KD#
Declan lands a big head kick that sends Orion tumbling to the mat! Declan takes a step backwards and waves Orion back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Orion is rocked!
Orion throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Orion counters with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Declan misses the target.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Declan seems unphased.
Declan cracks Orion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole Orion.
Well Orion 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: CFC 414
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Orion motions for Judah to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Judah wants to counter with a clinch but Orion pushes him away.
Orion delivers a nice body kick.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
Judah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Judah avoided it.
Judah misses with a body shot.
It looked like Orion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judah throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Judah.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judah throws a solid leg kick but Orion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Judah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Daniel Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah misses with a shot to the body
and Orion counters with an inside leg kick.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judah flicks out a counter leg kick but Orion steps away.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Judah connects with a crisp jab.
Orion keeps Judah at a distance using the push kick.
Orion throws a push kick but Judah slaps the foot to one side.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Judah finds it's target.
Orion throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Judah.
Orion connects with a leg kick. Judah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion moves out of range of the leg kick from Judah.#T2#
Orion throws a sloppy body shot
and Judah counters with a left and a right that stings Orion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Judah's head.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Orion throwing a counter right hand but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Judah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orion counters with an inside leg kick.
Orion takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Judah moves into the clinch.
Orion is looking to control Judah's arms but Judah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orion has his back to the cage.
Orion misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judah's brow.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Orion is blocking nicely.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it. #T3#
Judah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orion avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judah's brow.
Orion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orion lands a shoulder strike.
Orion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orion lands a damaging elbow.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Orion is blocking nicely.
Orion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Orion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Judah connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Judah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judah on the side of the head.
Judah tries to clinch but Orion is having none of it.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.#T4#
Judah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Judah misses with a hook
enabling Orion to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion moves out of range as Judah strikes.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
A left and a right from Judah both land. Nice combination.
Orion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judah.
Orion misses with a low kick as Judah jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch but Orion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Judah throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Judah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Judah's cut even more.
A punch lands to the side of Orion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah moves away from the strike by Orion.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
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 Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Judah's cut.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Judah if he has to take too many more of those.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion thumps Judah with a low kick.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Judah tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Judah.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Judah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Judah wants to slow Orion down by chopping away at his legs.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion moves out of range of the leg kick from Judah.
Judah throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orion scores with a head kick. Judah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good work by Orion as he checks the leg kick.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Judah moves his leg out of the way.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion throws a leg kick but Judah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Judah tries to land a body kick
and Orion counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Judah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion moves away from the strike by Judah.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Judah misses with a straight left.
It looked like Orion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judah throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Judah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Judah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orion's calf.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Orion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Judah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Judah counters with a one-two to the body.
Judah is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Judah works the jab nicely.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion misses with a body shot. #T3#
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Judah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Judah tries a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Judah.
Judah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orion counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Judah is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Orion clobbers Judah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Judah throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Judah with a nice cross.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Judah. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy body kick from Orion
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Judah throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range. #T4#
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Judah tries to clinch but Orion is having none of it.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion thuds his shin into the meat of Judah's side.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Judah's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Judah.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Judah counters with a body kick.
Judah thuds his shin into the meat of Orion's side.#CL2#
Judah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion lands a right hand.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Judah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Orion checks a low kick from Judah.
Judah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Judah has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Judah cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Judah moved away.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Judah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Judah moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Orion looks for the body kick but Judah saw that one coming.
Judah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Judah throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Judah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Judah on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Orion misses with a body kick.
Judah blocks a head kick by Orion.
Orion walks into a stiff left hand from Judah.
Judah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Judah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Judah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Judah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orion - the referee stops the clock and Judah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orion. Judah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Judah misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Orion counters with a quick kick to the body but Judah blocks it.
Orion lands an overhand right.
Judah throws out a powerful jab.
Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Judah avoided it.
Judah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniel Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Judah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Judah on the side of the head.
Judah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Orion misses with a body kick.
A big right from Orion misses.
Judah tries a quick counter leg kick but Orion is wise to it.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.
Judah throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Judah under the eye.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah slips under a jab.
Orion scores with the left hand. Judah knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Judah is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Daniel Judah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Judah is still on wobbly legs! Can Orion finish him?#T3#
Judah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion thuds a left hand into Judah's body.
Orion tries to work over Judah's front leg with a kick but Judah checks it.
Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Judah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Judah avoided it.
An inside leg kick lands from Judah.
Judah throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Orion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Judah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Orion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Judah misses with a shot to the body
and Orion counters with a body kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion scores with the left hand. Judah knows he should have avoided that one.
Orion drops Judah with a big left hand! Judah is injured, injured bad! Orion jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion!
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
Bashorov lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashorov misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Bashorov lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bashorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Orion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bashorov thinking.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Bashorov.
Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Bashorov digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs.
Orion slips a jab from Bashorov.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion looks for the body kick but Bashorov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Bashorov lands a slapping body shot.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Bashorov swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range.
Jab from Orion.
A clash of legs there as Bashorov blocks the low kick.
Bashorov lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Orion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bashorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
letting Bashorov 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!
Orion misses the jab.
Bashorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Bashorov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orion swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bashorov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bashorov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Orion tries to sprawl out of it but Bashorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov lands with a cross.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Bashorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Bashorov tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Bashorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bashorov lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Orion manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Bashorov digs a right hand into Orion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orion's gas tank.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bashorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bashorov blocks an uppercut.
Bashorov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Bashorov lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bashorov.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bashorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bashorov letting Orion take a breather here.#BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Orion misses.
Bashorov feints the counter takedown.
Bashorov lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orion defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Orion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov staying out of range there.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Bashorov.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Bashorov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Bashorov lands with a nice body punch.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orion defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Orion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Bashorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Bashorov moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Bashorov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Orion throws a body punch but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Bashorov staying out of range there.
Bashorov catches Orion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov punishes Orion's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion slips under a jab.
Bashorov cracks Orion with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Bashorov pushes him off.
Bashorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Orion lands with a right hand.
Bashorov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bashorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Bashorov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orion's half guard.
Orion keeping hold of Bashorov's head, controlling as best he can.
Bashorov lands with a punch from half guard.
Bashorov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orion is looking to control Bashorov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orion avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bashorov trying to mount his opponent but Orion defends it.
Orion is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Bashorov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orion's head.
Bashorov stalling.
Bashorov is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Orion is defending well.
Orion gets full guard.#T3#
Bashorov throwing strikes from guard but Orion blocks nicely.
Karim Bashorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bashorov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Orion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bashorov lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion misses with a body punch
and Bashorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion moves forwards but Bashorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bashorov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bashorov stalks Orion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orion's face. Orion staggers backwards, shaken.
Bashorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bashorov dives in for a single leg takedown but Orion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Orion misses the target.
Bashorov throws a nice looking combination but Orion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orion moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Bashorov takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Bashorov misses with a hook.
Bashorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bashorov lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Bashorov coming out on top.
Orion looks for the body kick but Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bashorov just manages to avoid it.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bashorov with the counter takedown but Orion avoids it easily.
Bashorov thuds his right hand into Orion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bashorov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Orion misses the target.
A big left from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Orion knows he should have avoided that one.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Bashorov misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a hook to the body
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashorov! But no joy.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bashorov.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Bashorov ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Bashorov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orion is trying to defend but Bashorov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bashorov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orion to regain full guard.
Bashorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashorov passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bashorov is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Bashorov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Bashorov there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion pushes Bashorov off looking to stand but Bashorov dives back in and keeps control.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
Orion working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Bashorov with a nice head shot there.
Orion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Bashorov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashorov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Bashorov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orion throws a lazy body kick
and Bashorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashorov slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Bashorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orion tries to avoid it but Bashorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orion to the ground. Orion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Orion with a jab.
Bashorov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bashorov misses with a takedown attempt
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bashorov thuds his right hand into Orion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Bashorov misses.
Orion throws a jab when Bashorov was well out of range.
Good work by Bashorov as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Bashorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Bashorov finds it's target.
Bashorov cracks Orion with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion blocks a jab.#T1#
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bashorov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Orion misses with a right hand
enabling Bashorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Orion lunges at Bashorov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bashorov's hand.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Bashorov counters with a three punch combo that has Orion backing up. Orion nods at Bashorov to acknowledge the strikes.
Bashorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orion circles away.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bashorov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Orion.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion looks to throw the jab but Bashorov is out of range.
Orion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bashorov walks into a left hand.
Orion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Orion.
Some bone on bone action there as Bashorov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Bashorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Orion misses
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashorov misses with a hook to the body
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashorov jabs at Orion's body.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov slips a jab from Orion.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bashorov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Orion dodges the punch combination from Bashorov.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion cracks Bashorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orion misses with a body shot
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashorov scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Orion.
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bashorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bashorov. That snapped Orion's head back. #T4#
Bashorov misses with a wild combination.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashorov moves away.
Bashorov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bashorov.
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Bashorov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
#R5#
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Orion there.
Bashorov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orion walks into a jab.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Bashorov blocks the low kick.
A solid body kick from Orion.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Bashorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
Bashorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orion sprawls well. Orion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bashorov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Bashorov jabs Orion right on the nose. Orion blinks but takes it well.
Bashorov slips a jab from Orion.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashorov! But no joy.
Bashorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion keeps Bashorov at a distance using the push kick.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orion lands with an uppercut that bounces Bashorov off the cage and back into range.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Orion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bashorov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion misses with a hook.
Bashorov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Orion defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Bashorov avoids it.
Bashorov fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Bashorov throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Orion misses
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion clobbers Bashorov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bashorov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bashorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Orion misses.
Bashorov looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
Orion throws a body kick that misses
and Bashorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Orion.
Nice straight punches there by Bashorov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bashorov.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bashorov. That did some damage!
Bashorov catches Orion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Bashorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashorov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bashorov blocks the body kick.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karim Bashorov.
Well Bashorov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50

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

Event: CFC 406
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bob will feel that in the morning.
Orion blocks a head kick by Bob.
A good leg kick by Orion.
A right-left combo lands from Bob.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orion.
Orion cracks Bob with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bob. Bob circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Orion connects with a leg kick. Bob looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orion throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Bob appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bob slips under a jab from Orion.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion catches Bob with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bob throws a lazy head kick
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob throws a right hand that Orion ducks under and follows up with a left that Orion also avoids with ease.
Bob misses with a head kick.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion works Bob's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion lands with a hook. Bob tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
Bob goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Bob blocks a leg kick.
Bob is looking to counter with head kicks.
Orion moves away from the strike by Bob.
Bob scores with a body shot.
Bob misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion cracks Bob with a good jab.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bob is able to avoid easily.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bob checks the leg kick.
Orion has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bob lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion sizes up Bob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orion needs to keep his hands up - Bob had a free shot at his head there.
Orion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
Good shot there by Orion.
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!
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
Orion motions for Bob to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Bob jabs Orion right on the nose. Orion blinks but takes it well.
Orion avoids the head kick by Bob.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Bob throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bob.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bob cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Orion 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.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orion lands the left hand.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Bob misses the target.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Bob avoids it.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.#CL2#
Orion rushes Bob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orion keeps control of Bob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bob is trying to push Orion away but Orion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion blocking some punches.
Bob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orion throws an elbow that misses.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Orion.
A nice left hand lands by Orion. #T1#
Orion misses with the head strike.
Bob lands an uppercut.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Orion cracks Bob with a nice body shot.
Orion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.
Orion works on Bob's body with a couple of short punches.
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob controls his hands.
Orion is leaning against Bob and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short left from Bob.
Bob wants to get back to striking at distance but Orion won't allow it.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.
Bob trying to control the position but instead, Orion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bob into the cage.#T2#
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion lands an elbow just above Bob 's eye.
Bob lands with a right to the head.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Bob's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Bob misses with the head strike. #BC#
Bob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion lunges at Bob with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bob's hand.
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion connects with a leg kick. Bob looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off.#T3#
A jab lands there for Bob.
Jab, jab by Orion - just one landing.
Orion throws a push kick but Bob slaps the foot to one side.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Neal Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion lands the left hand.
Orion avoids the head kick by Bob.
Bob fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orion checks it well.
Orion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bob misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Orion moves into 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!#BC#
Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.#T4#
Orion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob's head backwards.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bob moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Bob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bob's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Orion rushes Bob and presses him up against the cage.
Orion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.
Bob blocks a body shot from Orion.
A short right from Orion on the inside.
Bob is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion 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#
Bob throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Bob
and Orion counters with a body kick that stops Bob in his tracks momentarily.
Orion throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Neal Bob has been cut.
Bob walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bob's calf.
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bob misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion fakes the leg kick and cracks Bob in the body.
Orion jabs Bob right on the nose. Bob blinks but takes it well.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
A big right from Bob misses.
Orion wants to clinch.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a left and a right that stings Orion.
A leg kick checked by Bob.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick.
Bob pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orion back to the cage. Bob follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Orion clobbers Bob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob blocks the body kick.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neal Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bob has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bob and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion throws a body kick that misses
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion throws a lazy body kick
and Bob counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bob needs to keep his hands up - Orion had a free shot at his head there.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
As Bob backs off Orion throws a huge counter combo but Bob manages to avoid it all.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion misses with a hook to the body
and Bob counters with a three punch combo that has Orion backing up. Orion nods at Bob to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Bob misses.
Orion swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bob's hands.#T3#
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orion connects with the punch.
Orion connects with the punch.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Orion looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
Bob's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
Orion connects with the punch.
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bob momentarily.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Orion lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion thuds his shin into the meat of Bob's side.#T4#
Bob throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Bob stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bob blocks it well.
Bob throws a series of punches but Orion avoids them all with ease.
Bob gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Bob's front leg but catches the back leg as Bob tries to avoid it.
Bob takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Bob down.
Bob throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orion 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Pedro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orion lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Pedro swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro fails in his attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Pedro blocks the leg kick.
Pedro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orion.
Good work by Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion moves out of range of the leg kick from Pedro.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Pedro moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Pedro misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Pedro.
Orion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pedro lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Pedro throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Orion counters by moving into the clinch.
Pedro blocks a body shot from Orion.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Pedro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedro dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
Orion is looking to break free of the clinch but Pedro has double underhooks. #T2#
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro tries a body shot but Orion blocks it. #TD#
Pedro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Orion can't fight it off and eventually Pedro manages to take the fight to the floor. Orion looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pedro postures up and lands a big shot to Orion's brow. #T3#
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard. #REVB#
Pedro wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
Orion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pedro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orion manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Orion controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedro is one step ahead there. #T4#
Pedro throws a big elbow that misses.
Pedro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pedro scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pedro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pedro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Orion working a defensive guard but Pedro passes into half guard.
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 George Pedro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Orion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pedro checks it well.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pedro is able to avoid easily.
Pedro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orion.
Orion lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion throws a leg kick but Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion throws a jab when Pedro was well out of range.
Orion throws a body punch but Pedro moves out of range.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Pedro lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pedro swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pedro.
Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Pedro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pedro tries to clinch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pedro.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Pedro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pedro is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion avoids the body shot from Pedro.
Orion stuffs the takedown.
Orion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orion throws a push kick but Pedro slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pedro digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Pedro.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion thuds his shin into the meat of Pedro's side.
Orion throws a leg kick but Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pedro avoids the head kick by Orion.
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pedro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion lands with a straight right. Pedro didn't see that one coming.
Orion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Pedro misses with a low kick. #T3#
Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Orion lands with a straight right. Pedro didn't see that one coming.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Pedro's torso.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pedro. That did some damage!
Pedro scores with a jab to the head.
Pedro dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Pedro feinted with a counter takedown.
Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Pedro throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Orion motions for Pedro to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Pedro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pedro wants to take the fight to the mat but Orion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pedro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion lands a shoulder strike.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion lands a damaging elbow.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Orion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pedros head.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion misses with some punches.
Pedro misses with some punches.
Orion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Pedro lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pedro moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
Orion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Pedro blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion trying to land knees to the body.
Orion scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pedro.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Orion gets through Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedro blocks an elbow strike.
Orion lands a hook that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Pedro pushes Orion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Orion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Orion circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Pedro rushes Orion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Orion. #BC2#
Orion manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Pedro pushes Orion up against the cage in a clinch.
Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Pedro checks the leg kick.
Orion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Pedro blocks a low kick nicely.
Pedro pushes Orion away with a front kick.#T3#
Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head.
Orion slips a jab and a cross from Pedro.
Orion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pedro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Pedro slips the punch.
Pedro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pedro misses with a low kick as Orion jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orion digs a good hook to Pedro's body.
Orion swings for the body but Pedro moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Crunch! Pedro slams his shin into Orion's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pedro misses with a shot to the body
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orion scores with a nice head shot.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
Orion keeps the fight on the outside.
Orion swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pedro to score with a decent uppercut.
Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice hook.

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 George Pedro.
I think Pedro 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... George Pedro!

Event: T161 - ITFL Team Finale
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Orion throws a leg kick
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion looks for the body kick but Carr saw that one coming.
Carr throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Orion to counter with a crisp jab.
Carr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Carr throws a body shot but no joy.
Carr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carr is able to avoid easily.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Carr lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Carr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Orion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion staying out of range there.
Carr slips under a jab from Orion.#T1#
Orion slips a jab from Carr.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy.
Carr throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Carr loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Carr blocks the low kick.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Carr throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Carr's knee but Carr avoids it well.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Carr misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Orion throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Carr sees coming a mile off.
Orion connects with a nice looking jab.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Carr throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carr.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
Orion lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Carr lands a jab to Orion's midsection.#T3#
Carr throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Carr misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion feints and then cracks Carr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carr down.
Carr lands with a shot to the body.
Carr misses with a leg kick.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Carr misses the target.
Carr jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion motions for Carr to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Carr counters with a nice uppercut.
Carr throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Carr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carr.
Carr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Carr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carr lunges at Orion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orion's hand.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Carr.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Carr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Carr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carr will feel that in the morning.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Carr missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carr's corner calls for a 1-2. Carr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Carr misses.
Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Carr seems unphased. #T1#
Carr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Carr throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Carr misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion avoids the body shot from Carr.
Cornelius Carr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Carr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Carr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Carr looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Carr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Decent striking displayed by Carr there.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Carr avoids it.
Orion slips a jab from Carr.#T3#
Carr slips a straight right by Orion.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
Carr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carr misses with a hook
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - Carr circles away.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Carr moves out of range easily.
Orion motions for Carr to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Carr's head but Carr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carr cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Carr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carr looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Carr moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Carr.
Orion misses with a body punch.
A short right from Carr on the inside.
Carr misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Carr.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Carr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Orion slips a straight right by Carr.
Orion connects with a high kick.
Carr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carr just manages to avoid it.
Orion moves away from the strike by Carr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carr throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Carr throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion throws a counter high kick but Carr was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Carr lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
A counter left hand to the body from Orion misses its target.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion misses with a low kick as Carr jumps back.
Nice straight punches there by Carr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carr.
Carr throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carr thinking.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Carr moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Carr scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orion thows a leg kick but Carr checks it
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Orion motions for Carr to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carr misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Carr throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Carr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Orion throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
Carr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion thows a leg kick but Carr checks it
and Carr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Carr's front leg but catches the back leg as Carr tries to avoid it.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Orion needs to keep his hands up - Carr had a free shot at his head there.
Orion is looking to chop away at Carr's legs.
A slow jab from Carr misses its intended target.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Carr staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Carr blocks a leg kick.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Carr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Carr moved out of range.
That kick from Orion tenderised Carr's leg. Carr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Carr feints a counter leg kick.
Carr works the jab nicely.
Carr looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Orion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carr wants to clinch up but Orion keeps it at a distance.
Carr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carr lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carr blocks a jab.
Carr tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carr throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Carr throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Carr 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.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion tries to move into range but Carr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Cornelius Carr just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion misses with a jab to the body
and Carr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Carr's leg but Carr calmly moves out of range.
Carr misses with a low kick.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carr is able to avoid easily.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carr.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carr's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
Carr throws a counter combo.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion walks into a stiff left hand from Carr.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Carr blocks a head kick by Orion. #T1#
Orion throws a leg kick
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr checks it.
Carr connects with the punch.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Carr swings widly with a right hand
and Orion counters with a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a right and a left that Carr avoids nicely.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carr throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carr looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A head kick misses from Orion.
Good exchange - Carr coming out on top.
Carr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Carr checks it.
Carr misses with a looping left.
Carr catches Orion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orion tries a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion ducks right into an uppercut from Carr.
Carr misses with a straight right.
Carr throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.
Orion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Carr.
Carr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orion throws a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Carr's leg but Carr calmly moves out of range.
Carr checks a leg kick.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Carr moves his leg out of the way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
Carr moves out of range of the body kick from Orion. #T4#
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr misses with an uppercut.
Carr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carr throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carr throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Carr walks into a jab.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
A big left from Orion misses.
Carr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Carr moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
As Carr backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carr lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orion lands a front kick.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Carr lands a leg kick that knocks Orion off balance momentarily.
Carr throws a shot to the body.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Orion motions for Carr to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Orion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carr. #T1#
Carr scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carr just manages to avoid it.
Orion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orion's hands.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carr misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a head kick but Carr moves out of range.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carr manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carr checks a leg kick.
Carr tries a quick counter leg kick but Orion is wise to it.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Carr saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Carr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carr blocks the body kick.
Carr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
letting Carr counter with a right hand. #CL#
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Carr on the inside.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Orion misses with some punches.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carr tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Carr back against the cage.
Carr tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Carr works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
You can see that Carr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr pushes Orion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Carr dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion throws an elbow that misses.
Carr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Carr prevents a body shot from Orion.
Nice body punch from Orion - that landed with a thud.
Cornelius Carr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carr.#T4#
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Orion.
Carr tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Carr back against the cage.
Carr lands an uppercut.
Orion pushes Carr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Carr lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Carr as the two fighters clinch.
Carr stalling in the clinch.
Carr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Carr.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carr cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carr's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Carr!
After the fight, Cornelius Carr 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: ITFL 10.1
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Orion slips under a jab from Wright.
And Orion responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time.
Orion moves away from the strike by Wright.
Orion misses with a wild combination.
Wright looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orion checks a leg kick.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wright's knee momentarily.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orion. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion cracks the inside of Wright's front leg. #T1#
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Orion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Orion throws a body kick that misses
and Wright counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Wright is wise to it.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wright throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick. #T3#
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
Orion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
A big left from Wright misses.
Orion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wright takes a step back to recover.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Orion gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Orion avoids the head kick by Wright.
Orion throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Orion misses with a body kick. #T4#
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Wright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Orion throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Orion misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Wright throws a front kick that sends Orion stumbling back into the cage.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Orion tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Orion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright scores with a spinning back kick!
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orion finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Orion 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.
Orion misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a nice kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Wright takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Wright works over Orion's head and body with a nice combination.
Wright misses the shot to the body. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright throws a body kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Orion might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wright has got the better of the exchanges.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright lands a head kick!
Orion connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Orion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Orion missing with knees to the body.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
Wright trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Orion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright's brow.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
Orion misses with an elbow strike.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wright lands a nice knee to the body.
Orion tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
A hook to the body from Wright.
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!
Wright is leaning against Orion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Orion avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Wright.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Wright cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Wright lands a good knee to the midsection. Orion won't want to take too many of those.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wright tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Wright dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Wright is wise to it.
Wright throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wright.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orion throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright throws out a powerful jab.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Wright has closed the distance and engaged Orion in a clinch. #T1#
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Wright lands a knee to the head.
Wright missing with knees to the body.
Wright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wright pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Wright as the two fighters clinch.
Wright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wright has Orion pressed against the cage.
Orion prevents a body shot from Wright.
Wright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orion avoids it.
Orion is trying to break free.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Wright lands a body punch.
Orion wants to stall.
Orion has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wright.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
Wright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wright.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright landing knees to the head.
Wright tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wright obliges.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orion looking to stall.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orion takes a shot to the head.
Wright tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orion misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion wants to stall.
Orion takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wright lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright lands a body punch.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Orion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jermaine Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Wright.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
Wright lands a right hand.
Wright lands a left hand. #KD#
Wright drops Orion onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Orion is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Orion is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ITFL 9.1
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Orion throws a head kick that half lands.
Orion misses with a combination
and Stoker counters with a body kick.
Orion throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker scores with the left hand. Orion knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stoker.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Orion throws a head kick that misses
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion connects with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orion throws a shot to the body.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Orion.
A jab from Orion finds it's way through Stoker's defenses.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Orion throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker thinks about the counter body kick.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Orion is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker moves out of range as Orion strikes.
Stoker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Orion blocks it well.
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Orion stumbling back into the cage.
Orion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
Orion scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
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!
Orion throws a head kick that misses
and Stoker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
A lazy body kick from Stoker
and Orion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoker really felt that one!
Stoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Orion lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoker can do to turn this around?
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.#T1#
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Orion's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Orion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orion throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orion to score with a decent uppercut.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stoker.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stoker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orion has got the better of the exchanges.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a lazy body kick
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Orion. That snapped Stoker's head back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Orion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Orion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stoker.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoker throws a fast counter high kick but Orion manages to duck under it in time.
Orion has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker tries a quick counter leg kick but Orion is wise to it.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orion is able to avoid easily.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Stoker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Stoker catches Orion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Stoker blocks a head kick by Orion.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion misses with a body kick.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion 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#
Orion with a hook.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Jab from Orion.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Orion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stoker counters with a nice body kick.
Orion throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stoker counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Orion avoids the head kick by Stoker.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orion if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
A low kick from Orion misses
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Orion misses
and Stoker counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Orion stumbling back into the cage.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Orion.
Stoker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orion blocks a leg kick.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker clobbers Orion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Orion misses with a kick to the body
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.#T4#
Stoker avoids the body shot from Orion.
Stoker lands with a nice body kick.
Stoker misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Stoker lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Orion is rocked!
Orion misses with a body punch
and Stoker counters with a thumping low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ITFL 8.2
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gilas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gilas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gilas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gilas working the strikes but Orion uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gilas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.
Gilas is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orion controlling the position.#SUB2#
Gilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gilas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Orion blocks nicely.
Orion is pulling down on Gilas's head. It's preventing any offense from Gilas, at least for the moment.
Gilas postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Gilas is proving a slippery customer.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gilas distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilas throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilas tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Orion throws the left hand but Gilas avoids the punch easily.
As Orion looks to move away, Gilas throws a big counter combo but Orion just gets out of the way.
Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Gilas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Gilas takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Gilas tries to clinch there but Orion circles away.
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gilas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gilas tries to clinch but Orion moves away
and Orion counters with a head kick. That will keep Gilas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gilas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Gilas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilas.#T4#
Orion cracks Gilas with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gilas is out of range and Orion settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Gilas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion stalks Gilas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gilas's face. Gilas staggers backwards, shaken.
Gilas is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilas manages to avoid it.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Gilas has managed to clinch.
Gilas tries to score a body lock takedown but Orion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Orion.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Orion lands an elbow just above Gilas 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut.
The referee calls for Orion to work.
Orion misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gilas's calf.
Orion avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Orion throws a big counter head kick but Gilas avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Orion does no damage.
Gilas tries to counter with a takedown but Orion is quick to defend against it.
Gilas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gilas shoots in but no luck this time.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gilas throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion thumps Gilas with a low kick.
Gilas digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Gilas misses the body punch
and Orion counters with a nice body kick. #T1##TD#
Gilas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orion is not content to let Gilas control the position.
Orion keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gilas is working away from the top position though.
Orion controlling the position well. #T2#
Gilas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gilas stalling away here and it's allowed Orion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully.
Gilas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilas distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilas throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilas is in close to Orion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Orion. No joy for Gilas on that attempt.
Gilas walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion misses with a body kick. #T4#
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orion manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Gilas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion lands an elbow that stopped Gilas in his tracks for a moment.
Orion tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilas avoids the damage to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Orion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Orion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilas takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Orion.
A short right from Gilas on the inside.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orion moves forwards but Gilas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion 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.
Gilas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gilas with a body shot.
Gilas misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orion! But no joy.
Gilas dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Gilas tries to clinch but Orion is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion lands a body shot.
Orion lands a jab to the nose.
Gilas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Gilas misses with a body shot
and Orion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gilas throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion lands a jab to Gilas's midsection.
Orion throws a front kick that sends Gilas stumbling back into the cage.
Orion has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Orion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the body from Gilas misses
and Orion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Gilas off balance momentarily.
Gilas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gilas shoots in and drives through. Orion sprawls well.#TD#
Gilas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orion quickly recovers to half 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!
Orion gets full guard.
Orion trying to control the position.
Orion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orion controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Gilas is proving a slippery customer.
Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gilas throws an elbow that misses. Orion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilas's guard. Nice move by Orion!#REVB#
Orion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Orion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gilas, up you get!
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gilas takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion delivers a nice body kick.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Gilas saw it coming and moves away.
Gilas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion leaves Gilas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Gilas down.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilas's head.
Nice body punch from Orion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orion 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ITFL 7.1
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orion throws a leg kick but Themistokles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Themistokles dives in for a single leg takedown but Orion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Themistokles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Themistokles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Themistokles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Themistokles looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away.
Orion slips a jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Themistokles.
A counter left hand to the body from Orion misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion misses with a hook. Themistokles ducked under it nicely.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Themistokles is trying to counter with his kicks.
Orion cracks the inside of Themistokles's front leg.
Themistokles swings for the body but Orion moves out of range. #T1#
Themistokles throws a big shot that misses.
Themistokles throws a lazy head kick
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick.
Themistokles cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been informed that Themistokles 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.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion is looking to slow Themistokles down with leg kicks.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Themistokles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Themistokles lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Orion scores with a hook.
Orion swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Themistokles counters with a shoot takedown. Orion fights it but they end up in guard.
Orion is controlling Themistokles's posture.#SU2#
Themistokles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orion misses with a kick to the body
and Themistokles counters with a thumping low kick.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick
and Themistokles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Themistokles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Themistokles walks into a straight right hand from Orion.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Themistokles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Themistokles. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Nice body kick from Themistokles.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Themistokles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orion's calf.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Themistokles has time to react.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Themistokles pushes Orion away with a front kick.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
Themistokles needs to keep his hands up - Orion had a free shot at his head there.
Orion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Themistokles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orion thinking.
Themistokles throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
As Themistokles backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Themistokles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles misses with a head kick.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and Orion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Themistokles misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Themistokles thows a leg kick but Orion checks it
letting Orion counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Themistokles slams his shin into Orion's torso.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion punishes Themistokles's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Themistokles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Themistokles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Themistokles slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Themistokles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Themistokles tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Themistokles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orion's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion pulls Themistokles in close to prevent any damage.
Themistokles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orion is trying to keep Themistokles in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles throws a big right hand that misses.
Themistokles postures up.
Themistokles wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#T1#
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Themistokles throws an elbow that misses. Orion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Themistokles's guard. Nice move by Orion!#REVR#
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Themistokles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard. #REVB#
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Themistokles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Themistokles from controlling successfully. #T2#
Themistokles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Themistokles throws a big right hand that misses.
Themistokles trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Themistokles's guard. #REVR#
Themistokles looking for a sweep. Not yet Themistokles, not yet.
Themistokles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orion has passed into side control.
Orion controlling from side mount. #SU#
Orion stands up. #T3#
Themistokles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Themistokles walks into a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Orion as Themistokles shoots in.
Themistokles cracks Orion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Orion as Themistokles shoots in.
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Themistokles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Orion misses.
Themistokles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Orion avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Themistokles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Themistokles is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Orion moves into range and clinches up with Themistokles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Orion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles working hard to break the clinch.
Themistokles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orion.
Themistokles takes an elbow to the temple.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion digs a right hand underneath Themistokles's ribcage. Themistokles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Themistokles is breathing heavily.
Orion misses with an elbow over the top.
Themistokles is trying to stall.
Themistokles lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion 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#
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Themistokles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion cracks Themistokles with a good jab.#TD2#
Themistokles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Themistokles is in Orion's guard.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Themistokles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Themistokles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Themistokles trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion pulls Themistokles in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Orion keeping moving, preventing Themistokles from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Orion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Themistokles counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion looks for the body kick but Themistokles saw that one coming.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Themistokles's front leg but catches the back leg as Themistokles tries to avoid it.
Orion checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Orion lands with a slapping head kick.
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Themistokles scores with a nice body kick.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Themistokles's sensitive parts.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Themistokles sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Themistokles throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Themistokles only half commits.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Themistokles moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Themistokles! But no joy.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Themistokles moves his leg out of the way.
Themistokles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Themistokles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orion misses the jab.
Jab from Orion.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Orion to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion. #T3#
Themistokles cracks Orion with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Themistokles darts in and clinches Orion up against the cage.#BC2#
Themistokles breaks the clinch.
Orion lands with a slapping head kick.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Themistokles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Orion manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Themistokles's sensitive parts.
Themistokles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Themistokles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Themistokles.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Orion punishes Themistokles's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Orion throws a series of punches but Themistokles moves out of range.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Themistokles lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Themistokles checks the leg kick.
Themistokles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Themistokles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Themistokles. #TD2#
Themistokles gets a takedown into half guard.
Themistokles wants to pass the guard but Orion is defending well.

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 Cole Orion.
I think Orion 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
A victorious Cole Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ITFL 6.1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Orion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion tries to clinch but Swanson moves away
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Orion's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orion clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like John Swanson has been cut.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion slips a straight right by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Swanson lands a head kick!
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Orion counters with a body kick that stops Swanson in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Orion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swanson if he has to take too many more of those.
Swanson looks winded!
Swanson blocks a head kick by Orion.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orion lands a nice looking body shot.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
John Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Orion thumps Swanson with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
That has opened up John Swanson's cut even more.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Swanson misses with a body shot
and Orion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swanson's knee momentarily.
Orion throws a lazy body kick
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Orion taking a breather.
Orion gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Swanson.
A right handed body shot lands from Orion.
Orion can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Orion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orion tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Orion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orion misses with an elbow over the top.
Orion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swanson lands with a light punch inside.
Orion lands a shot to the body.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion controlling the action here for a moment.
Swanson is trying to push Orion away but Orion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swanson tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Orion.
Orion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Swanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orion.
Orion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swanson avoids it.
Swanson lands a body shot. #BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above John Swanson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Orion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Orion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Orion in the body.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion checks a leg kick.
As Swanson backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Orion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orion.
Orion tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Swanson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Swanson tries to clinch up.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orion scores with a jab to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Orion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion scores with a hook.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Orion counters with an outside leg kick.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orion is able to avoid easily.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orion tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away. #T1#
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Orion off the cage and back into range.
Swanson throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Orion gets a clinch.
Swanson lands a nice uppercut.
Orion working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
John Swanson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Orion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swanson's brow.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion lands an elbow inside that Swanson shrugs off.
Orion stalling against the cage.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Orion.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ITFL 5.1
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Quincy misses the jab.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion lands a jab to Quincy's midsection.
Quincy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orion.
Quincy throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion counters with a nice leg kick.
Quincy swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Orion tenderised Quincy's leg. Quincy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quincy lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Quincy off balance momentarily.
Quincy cracks Orion with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Quincy has knocked Orion down with a huge combo! Quincy steps away and waves a wobbly Orion back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Quincy misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Igor Quincy has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Quincy down.
Quincy keeps the fight on the outside.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Quincy misses with a looping left.
Orion jabs Quincy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
The fighters circling - Quincy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Orion lands a big head kick that sends Quincy tumbling to the mat! Orion takes a step backwards and waves Quincy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Quincy is rocked!
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Quincy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Quincy is still on wobbly legs! Can Orion finish him?
Quincy throws a solid leg kick but Orion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quincy.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Quincy avoids it.
Quincy seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quincy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quincy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Quincy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
Orion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion misses with an elbow over the top.
Quincy takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Quincy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quincy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Orion takes a swing at Quincy's ribcage but misses.
Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quincy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quincy there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Igor Quincy's cut even more.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Quincy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quincy throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Quincy.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Quincy misses with a hook
and Orion counters with a good, hard body kick but Quincy shrugs it off.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Quincy moved away.
Quincy misses with a hook.
Quincy misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Quincy looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Quincy throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Quincy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Orion forces Quincy back against the cage and clinches.
Quincy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion lands a body shot.
Quincy looks winded!
Orion slowing the pace effectively.
Quincy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Orion works on Quincy's body with a couple of short punches.
Orion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quincy backwards.
Orion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Orion as the two fighters clinch.
Quincy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Quincy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orion.
Quincy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quincy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion can't find room to land a body shot as Quincy controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quincy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orion prevents a body shot from Quincy.
Quincy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quincy has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Orion lands an elbow just above Quincy 's eye.
Orion stalling in the clinch but Quincy improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quincy.
Quincy wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quincy is trying to force a seperation but Orion has the dominant position.#BC2#
Quincy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quincy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Quincy.
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
The cut above Igor Quincy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Quincy looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Quincy throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Quincy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Quincy's front leg but catches the back leg as Quincy tries to avoid it.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Quincy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Quincy throws a combination that misses
and Orion counters with a low kick, right behind Quincy 's knee.
Orion dips to his left and cracks Quincy with an uppercut!
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Quincy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quincy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Quincy throws a low kick, looking for Orion's leg but Orion calmly moves out of range.
Quincy misses with a hook to the body
and Orion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quincy throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quincy. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion thumps Quincy with a low kick.#T1#
Quincy misses with a straight left.
Quincy connects with a nice looking jab.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
Quincy is breathing heavily.
Quincy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion is looking to counter with head kicks.
Orion is looking to slow Quincy down with leg kicks.
Orion has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quincy.
Orion scores with a jab. Quincy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orion drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Quincy right on the button. Quincy goes down! Orion follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Orion gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion!
An out of breath Cole Orion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LEGACY! 68
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1#
Declan lands with a right hand.
A big right from Orion misses.
Orion thumps Declan with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orion thows a body kick. Declan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Orion shrugs it off though.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Orion misses the target.#T1#
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with an outside leg kick.
Declan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Declan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion cracks Declan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Declan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Declan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Declan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orion moves forwards but Declan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Declan is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Orion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Declan. That one must have hurt.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Declan just manages to avoid it.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Declan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Declan moves out of range as Orion strikes.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Declan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Declan thows a body kick. Orion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orion lands with a slapping head kick.
Orion tries to bum rush Declan with a series of wild strikes but Declan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Declan.
Declan with a jab.
Orion moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a sloppy head kick
and Declan counters with a straight right hand.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Orion slips a straight right by Declan.
Orion keeps Declan at a distance using the push kick.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Declan.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Declan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion blocks a leg kick.
Declan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan throws a front kick that sends Orion stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orion.
Declan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orion will feel that in the morning.
Declan throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goban Declan dominated that round.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orion avoids the head kick by Declan.
Declan swings for the body but Orion moves out of range. #CL#
Orion has closed the distance and engaged Declan in a clinch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Declan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Declan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
Declan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Declan is trying to push Orion away but Orion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Declan dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Declan managing to block the knees to the body from Orion.
Orion gets through Declan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orion.
Orion has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Declan avoids the elbow strike from Orion, against the cage. #T1#
A hook to the body from Orion.
Nice body punch from Orion.
I was talking to Orion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Declan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Declan. #BC2#
Declan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Orion.
Jab from Orion.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Declan works the jab nicely.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Declan pushes him off.
Orion moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Declan tries a quick counter leg kick but Orion is wise to it.
Declan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Declan lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan flicks out a counter leg kick but Orion steps away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Declan misses with a hook.
A big left from Declan misses.
Orion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good work by Orion as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Declan.
Declan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Declan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orion's hands.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Declan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
A bone on bone clash there as Declan blocks the leg kick.
Orion slips a jab from Declan.#T3#
Orion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orion jabs at Declan's body.
Orion misses with a body punch
and Declan counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion is looking to counter with head kicks.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Orion saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Orion lands a nice looking body kick.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Declan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Orion cracks the inside of Declan's front leg.
Declan moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Declan, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan throws a low kick, looking for Orion's leg but Orion calmly moves out of range.
Declan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Orion checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Declan moved away.
Declan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Declan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Orion has closed the distance and engaged Declan in a clinch.
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 Cole Orion 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. 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#
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion throws a right and a left that Declan avoids nicely.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Declan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Declan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion tries to clinch there but Declan circles away.
Orion misses with a body shot. #CL#
Orion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Declan, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Declan swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Declan manages to break the clinch.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Orion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion 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.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion backing away here, and Declan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Declan. That one must have hurt.
Declan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Declan thuds his right hand into Orion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Declan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Declan feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Declan down.
Declan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Declan digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Declan slips a straight right by Orion.
Declan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.#T3#
Declan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion works over Declan's head and body with a nice combination.
Declan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Declan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Declan throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Declan misses with an uppercut
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orion connects with a single shot there.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion walks into a jab.
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan misses with a low kick.
It appears Orion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Declan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Declan scores with a head kick. Orion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Declan sees coming a mile off.
Orion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Declan takes a step back to recover.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Declan throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan lands with a kick to the temple. Orion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Declan misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!

Event: LEGACY! 67
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Byhenikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Byhenikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orion scores with a hook to the body. Byhenikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
We've been informed that Byhenikov 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.
Orion swings for the body but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov moves away from the strike by Orion.
Byhenikov is looking to land body kicks.
Byhenikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Byhenikov swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byhenikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byhenikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Byhenikov lands with a shot to the body.
Byhenikov throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
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!
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Byhenikov is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Byhenikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byhenikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Byhenikov slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Byhenikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Byhenikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Byhenikov scores with a jab to the head.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byhenikov throws out the jab.
Byhenikov throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Byhenikov only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Byhenikov.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byhenikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byhenikov throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Byhenikov moves out of range easily.
Byhenikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byhenikov stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion 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.#T2#
A combination from Byhenikov does no damage.
Byhenikov throws a leg kick
and Orion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Byhenikov feints a jab promting Orion to slip. Byhenikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Byhenikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Byhenikov tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Byhenikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion 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.
Byhenikov swinging wildly here.
Orion avoids the body shot from Byhenikov.
It looked like Orion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion slips under a jab from Byhenikov.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Byhenikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Byhenikov moves out of range as Orion strikes.
Byhenikov cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Orion rushes Byhenikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byhenikov's brow.
Byhenikov is trying to break free.
Orion scores with a hook to the body.
Orion lands an elbow inside.
Orion is stalling here.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Byhenikov misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Byhenikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byhenikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion motions for Byhenikov to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Byhenikov misses.
Byhenikov misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Orion digs a good body shot into Byhenikov's ribs.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Byhenikov will feel that in the morning.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byhenikov's calf.
Byhenikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Byhenikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byhenikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Byhenikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orion lands a nice shot that snaps Byhenikov's head back. #ROC#
Byhenikov is rocked!
Byhenikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws a pinpoint strike between Byhenikov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Byhenikov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Orion scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Havoc Midweek Madness 8
Date: Apr 13, 2016

#R1#
Tellegio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tellegio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tellegio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Tellegio is predictable there
and Orion counters with a straight right hand.
Tellegio delivers a nice body kick.
Tellegio throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Tellegio misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a low kick but Tellegio avoids it.
Tellegio throws a low kick, looking for Orion's leg but Orion calmly moves out of range.
Victor Tellegio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tellegio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Tellegio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Tellegio sees coming a mile off.
Tellegio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orion is out of range and Tellegio settles back down.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Tellegio moves away and avoids it.
Orion blocks a head kick by Tellegio.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Tellegio misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion slips a straight right by Tellegio.
Tellegio looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.#T1#
Tellegio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tellegio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Tellegio misses its intended target.
Tellegio moves out of range as Orion strikes.
Good shot there by Tellegio.
Tellegio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tellegio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion throws a low kick but Tellegio avoids it.
Tellegio takes one to the side of the head.
Tellegio tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tellegio throws a head kick that misses.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellegio tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Tellegio misses.
Tellegio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Tellegio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Tellegio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Tellegio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tellegio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tellegio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Orion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Tellegio moves out of range easily.
Tellegio looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tellegio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tellegio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tellegio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Tellegio flicks out a counter leg kick but Orion steps away.
Tellegio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion moves out of range as Tellegio strikes.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tellegio is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Tellegio throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tellegio.#T3#
Orion slips under a jab.
Tellegio throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.
Tellegio throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tellegio throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion scores with a nice strike.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tellegio finds it's way through Orion's defenses.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tellegio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tellegio blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tellegio! But no joy.
Tellegio with a jab.
Orion misses with an uppercut
enabling Tellegio to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tellegio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion misses with a hook. Tellegio ducked under it nicely.
Tellegio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Orion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orion throws a hook but Tellegio avoids it easily.
Orion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tellegio avoids the body shot from Orion.
Tellegio avoids a kick to the body.
Tellegio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tellegio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tellegio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Tellegio moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orion.
Tellegio throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Orion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orion.
Tellegio looks for the body kick but Orion saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Victor Tellegio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Orion tries to clinch up but Tellegio circles away and keeps his distance.
Orion takes one to the side of the head.
Tellegio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Tellegio misses.
Orion tries to bum rush Tellegio with a series of wild strikes but Tellegio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Tellegio.
Tellegio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tellegio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tellegio. Tellegio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orion slips a straight right by Tellegio.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Tellegio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Tellegio thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Orion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tellegio working aggressively here. #T1##BC#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Orion lands a front kick.
Tellegio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellegio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Orion counters with a quick kick to the body but Tellegio blocks it.
Tellegio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
Orion throws a low kick but Tellegio moves out of range easily.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tellegio.
Tellegio throws a leg kick
and Tellegio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tellegio staying out of range there.
Tellegio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tellegio connects with a solid leg kick.
Tellegio swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Tellegio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellegio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Tellegio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tellegio blocks a low kick nicely.
Tellegio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand.
Tellegio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion misses with a leg kick
and Tellegio counters with a nice leg kick.
Orion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tellegio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orion counters with a straight right hand.
Tellegio lands with a nice body punch.
Tellegio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellegio.
Orion throws a push kick but Tellegio slaps the foot to one side.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Tellegio moved out of range nicely.
Orion pushes Tellegio away with a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orion. Tellegio shrugs it off though. #T3#
That kick from Orion tenderised Tellegio's leg. Tellegio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tellegio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellegio.
Orion's corner calls for a 1-2. Orion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Tellegio throws a head kick that misses.
Tellegio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion misses with a hook. Tellegio ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Tellegio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tellegio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tellegio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tellegio misses with a straight right.
Tellegio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Orion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tellegio.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Tellegio looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away.
A head kick misses from Orion. #T4#
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Tellegio avoids it.
Tellegio wants to counter with a clinch but Orion pushes him away.
Tellegio tries to move into range but Orion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tellegio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Tellegio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tellegio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tellegio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tellegio looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Tellegio jabs at Orion's body.
Orion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tellegio throws a head kick that half lands.
Tellegio lands a jab.
Tellegio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tellegio connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion's corner calls for a 1-2. Orion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tellegio throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tellegio throws a nice head kick!
Tellegio misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tellegio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Tellegio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tellegio scoring well with a low kick there.
Tellegio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tellegio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orion counters with a good low kick that Tellegio was not able to check.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tellegio. That did some damage!
Tellegio throws a low kick but Orion moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tellegio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tellegio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tellegio moves out of range of the body kick.
Tellegio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Orion does no damage. #T1#
Orion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellegio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tellegio moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tellegio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Tellegio.
Tellegio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.#BC#
Orion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orion thows a body kick. Tellegio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tellegio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Tellegio thows a leg kick but Orion checks it
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Tellegio misses.
Tellegio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion avoids the body shot from Tellegio.
Orion is looking to chop away at Tellegio's legs.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Tellegio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Tellegio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tellegio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Tellegio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion works Tellegio's body with a nice hook.
Tellegio cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tellegio scores with a punch to the head.
Orion throws a jab when Tellegio was well out of range.
Orion checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion defending well as Tellegio loads up on a big left hand.
Orion throws a low kick but Tellegio moves out of range easily.
Tellegio staying out of range there.
Tellegio throws a leg kick but Orion checks it.
Tellegio lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Tellegio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orion lunges at Tellegio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tellegio's hand.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Tellegio misses with a hook
and Orion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tellegio slips under a jab.
Tellegio throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tellegio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand.
Tellegio throws a head kick that misses.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Orion keeps Tellegio at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Tellegio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tellegio misses with a leg kick
and Orion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
You can see that Tellegio has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tellegio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tellegio with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Orion throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tellegio.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Tellegio saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Orion.
A nice side step and Tellegio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tellegio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tellegio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orion's head.
Tellegio blocks the body kick.
Orion connects with a leg kick. Tellegio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tellegio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orion 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28

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

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