Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn Birthday Bash London
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
DeSilva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeSilva lands with a slapping head kick.
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lucassen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from DeSilva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeSilva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the head.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Lucassen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lucassen checks a leg kick.
DeSilva defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Lucassen avoids it.
DeSilva tries to land a leg kick but Lucassen saw it coming and moves away.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Lucassen scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucassen misses the target.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Lucassen with an uppercut!
DeSilva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Lucassen throws a wild body kick that DeSilva sees coming a mile off.
Lucassen scores with a nice strike.
DeSilva wants to slow Lucassen down by chopping away at his legs.
DeSilva swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
DeSilva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lucassen's head.
Lucassen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucassen slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Lucassen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeSilva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
DeSilva throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeSilva misses with a kick to the body.
Lucassen drops his hands momentarily and DeSilva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeSilva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSilva.
Lucassen throws a leg kick which misses DeSilva's front leg but catches the back leg as DeSilva tries to avoid it.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Lucassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeSilva! But no joy.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucassen checks the leg kick.
DeSilva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeSilva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
Lucassen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucassen 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.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Lucassen avoids it.
DeSilva lands with an overhand left.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
That kick from Lucassen tenderised DeSilva's leg. DeSilva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lucassen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeSilva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucassen lands a nice shot that snaps DeSilva's head back.
DeSilva avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Lucassen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Lucassen defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva lands the left hand.
DeSilva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lucassen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
DeSilva lands a front kick.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but DeSilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucassen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucassen avoids the body shot from DeSilva.
Lucassen misses with a left hand
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
DeSilva misses with a jab to the body
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
DeSilva slips a jab and a cross from Lucassen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good standup being displayed there by Lucassen as he connects with a hook.
DeSilva throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva lands a jab to the head.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut.
Lucassen lands with an overhand left.
Lucassen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeSilva is out of range.
DeSilva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucassen misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeSilva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeSilva throws a wild body kick that Lucassen sees coming a mile off.
DeSilva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by DeSilva.
Lucassen looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
Lucassen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Lucassen slips the punch.
Lucassen defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucassen throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeSilva.
Lucassen looks for the body kick but DeSilva saw that one coming.
Lucassen moves out of range as DeSilva throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Lucassen.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucassen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeSilva is looking to score with low kicks.
DeSilva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Lucassen there.
DeSilva 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeSilva drops his hands momentarily and Lucassen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeSilva thumps Lucassen with a low kick.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
DeSilva with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Lucassen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeSilva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lucassen.
DeSilva is looking to score with low kicks.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva digs a good hook to Lucassen's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSilva 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 Lucassen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucassen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucassen connects with a body shot that sends DeSilva's belly button to the back.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
DeSilva takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
DeSilva throws a half hearted mid kick.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva cracks Lucassen with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucassen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lucassen throws a wild body kick that DeSilva sees coming a mile off.
DeSilva defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
Lucassen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeSilva slips under a jab from Lucassen.#T1#
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
Lucassen slips a jab from DeSilva.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Lucassen slips the punch.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Lucassen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva slips under a jab.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSilva throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeSilva misses with a leg kick.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
DeSilva takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Lucassen misses its intended target.
Lucassen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lucassen swings widly with a right hand
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucassen misses with a low kick.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lucassen.#T2#
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Lucassen blocks a jab.
Lucassen is looking to counter punch.
Lucassen throws a lazy uppercut
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeSilva motions for Lucassen to come forward. DeSilva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeSilva. Lucassen shrugs it off though.
Lucassen checks a leg kick nicely.
Lucassen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him.
Lucassen avoids a kick to the body.
Lucassen is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen takes one on the button.
Lucassen with a nice cross.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeSilva! But no joy.
DeSilva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucassen.
Lucassen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSilva sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Lucassen checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeSilva throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Lucassen scores with a nice strike.
DeSilva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Lucassen throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucassen throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Lucassen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSilva 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 Lucassen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucassen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses.
Lucassen misses with a lunging right hand
and DeSilva counters with a straight right hand.
DeSilva tries to work over Lucassen's front leg with a kick but Lucassen checks it.
Lucassen throws a low kick but DeSilva moves out of range easily.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
Lucassen avoids the head kick by DeSilva. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Lucassen. Those never looked like landing.
Lucassen lands a glancing blow to the side of DeSilva's head.
Lucassen moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSilva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva moves out of range as Lucassen strikes.
Lucassen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeSilva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucassen connects with a jab.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSilva 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 Lucassen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucassen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lucassen blocks a leg kick.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
Lucassen lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lucassen misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
Lucassen swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lucassen throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Lucassen.
Lucassen walks into a jab.
Lucassen misses with a double jab
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but DeSilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSilva walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lucassen.
DeSilva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucassen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Lucassen, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Decent striking displayed by DeSilva there.
A low kick lands for DeSilva. #T1#
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as DeSilva blocks the leg kick.
Lucassen takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Lucassen looks to throw a body kick
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
DeSilva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucassen in his tracks.
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucassen throws out the jab.
Lucassen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSilva.
Lucassen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucassen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut.
Lucassen throws a right and a left that DeSilva avoids nicely.
Lucassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucassen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSilva.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucassen lunges at DeSilva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeSilva's hand.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick.
DeSilva blocks a jab.
Lucassen throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range.
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucassen throws out the jab.
DeSilva lands with a hook. Lucassen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but DeSilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
An inside leg kick from DeSilva misses.
Lucassen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucassen misses with a body shot.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but DeSilva slips the punch.
Lucassen throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Lucassen moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lucassen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him. #T3#
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSilva, as that shot connected.
DeSilva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucassen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DeSilva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lucassen throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucassen. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
DeSilva moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucassen.
Lucassen avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
Lucassen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good work by DeSilva as he checks the leg kick.
Lucassen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva connects with a crisp jab.
Lucassen 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 - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucassen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.#T4#
DeSilva walks into a stiff left hand from Lucassen.
Lucassen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeSilva on the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeSilva.
DeSilva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucassen misses the jab.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
DeSilva slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Lucassen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucassen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lucassen checks a low kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucassen throws a leg kick but DeSilva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva moves forwards but Lucassen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucassen moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Mauricio DeSilva.
Well DeSilva 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: Syn Brak vs Tower 2
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marinov wants to clinch but Lucassen slips to the side
and Lucassen counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Marinov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Lucassen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
During a confident post fight interview, Arjen Lucassen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: YB Sol Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucassen misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucassen lands a high kick!
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Lucassen.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily.
Lucassen takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Lucassen lands the left hand.
Lucassen lands a glancing blow to the side of Alcala's head.
Alcala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucassen to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucassen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcala misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Alcala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lucassen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucassen throws out the jab.
Alcala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lucassen throws a series of strikes that have Alcala backpedaling. #ROC#Alcala is rocked!
Alcala is looking to slow Lucassen down with leg kicks.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucassen finish him?
Lucassen misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala seems to have recovered his senses.
Alcala throws out a leg kick but Lucassen moves out of range and Alcala only half commits.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Alcala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lucassen checks a leg kick.
Lucassen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alcala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alcala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Alcala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucassen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alcala misses with a head kick. #T2#
Alcala ducks right into an uppercut from Lucassen.
Lucassen swings widly with a right hand
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucassen throws the kick towards the body but Alcala avoids it.
Alcala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alcala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucassen tries to land a front kick but Alcala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lucassen misses with a head kick.
Alcala looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lucassen misses with a jab to the body
and Alcala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alcala throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lucassen.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Alcala looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a body kick that stops Lucassen in his tracks momentarily.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Alcala.
Lucassen is breathing heavily.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucassen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Alcala gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala 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: CFC 431
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Benn Jr.
Lucassen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benn Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benn Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
It looked like Benn Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Benn Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benn Jr slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucassen ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
Lucassen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucassen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lucassen tries to clinch there but Benn Jr circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Benn Jr misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Lucassen scores with a four punch combination!
Benn 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Lucassen clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Lucassen catches Benn Jr right on the button with a cross.
Lucassen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Lucassen lands but Benn Jr takes it in his stride.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Benn Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benn Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lucassen throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn Jr.
A jab from Benn Jr does it's job there.
Lucassen works over Benn Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Lucassen tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Lucassen throws a body punch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucassen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benn Jr lands with a cross.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lucassen thuds his right hand into Benn Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lucassen throws the left hand but Benn Jr avoids the punch easily.
Lucassen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benn Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benn Jr throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Benn Jr avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen avoids the body shot from Benn Jr. #CL2#
Lucassen pushes Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Benn Jr slips a straight right by Lucassen.#CL2#
Lucassen has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Lucassen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benn Jr's elbow. #BC#
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benn Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lucassen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benn Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucassen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucassens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Lucassen slams his shin into Benn Jr's torso.
Benn Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Lucassen. That snapped Benn Jr's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lucassen looks to clinch
and Benn Jr counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Lucassen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Benn Jr saw that one coming.
Benn Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Lucassen moves out of range.
Benn Jr lands the left hand.
Benn Jr loads up on a big right hand but Lucassen slips the punch.
Benn Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benn Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Benn Jr as he connects with a hook.
Benn Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lucassen cracks Benn Jr with an open hand slap.
Lucassen cracks Benn Jr with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lucassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Benn Jr moved out of range nicely.
Benn Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benn Jr misses with a hook.
Benn Jr avoids the body shot from Lucassen.
Benn Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the head.
Benn Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benn Jr dodges the punch combination from Lucassen.
Lucassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benn Jr misses with a looping right.
Lucassen throws a hook but Benn Jr blocks it.
Benn Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Lucassen avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Lucassen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lucassen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.#T1#
Lucassen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucassen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucassen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Lucassen lands but Benn Jr takes it in his stride.
Benn Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lucassen connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benn Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucassen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benn Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Benn Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucassen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benn Jr's head backwards.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucassen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benn Jr is able to avoid easily.
Benn Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lucassen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benn Jr tries to move into range but Lucassen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucassen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Benn Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucassen throws a sloppy head kick and Benn Jr moves out of range easily.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Benn Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benn Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Benn Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Benn Jr.
Lucassen misses with a straight right.
Lucassen 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lucassen, as that shot connected.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lucassen there.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Benn Jr moved out of range nicely.
Benn Jr throws a low kick, looking for Lucassen's leg but Lucassen calmly moves out of range.
Benn Jr blocks a jab.#T4#
Benn Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Benn Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lucassen gets a clinch. #BC#
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucassen connects with a crisp jab.
Benn Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Benn Jr avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Benn Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benn Jr. That's going to slow Lucassen down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benn Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benn Jr slips under a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the body
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucassen cracks Benn Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Lucassen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benn Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lucassen clinches up with Benn Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucassen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lucassen scores with a shot to the side of Benn Jr's head.
Lucassen working aggressively here. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lucassen clinches up against the cage.
Benn Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucassen backwards.
Lucassen digs a right hand into Benn Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benn Jr's gas tank.
Lucassen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucassen lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lucassen.
A short right from Lucassen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Lucassen. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benn Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Benn Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucassen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Lucassen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that Lucassen avoids nicely.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benn Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benn Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucassen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn Jr. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen lands a nice shot that snaps Benn Jr's head back.
Benn Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn Jr.
Lucassen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nigel Benn Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benn Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen works Benn Jr's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucassen lands a body shot.
Benn Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lucassen finds it's way round the side to connect with Benn Jr's head.
Lucassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benn Jr avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a hook to the side of Benn Jr's head but Benn Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benn Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benn Jr digs a good body shot into Lucassen's ribs.
Benn Jr staying out of range there.
It looked like Benn Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucassen wants to clinch up but Benn Jr keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Benn Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Benn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benn Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benn Jr tries to bum rush Lucassen with a series of wild strikes but Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Benn Jr misses.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucassen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benn Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen connects with a body shot that sends Benn Jr's belly button to the back.
Benn Jr takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Lucassen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benn Jr's head.
Benn Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.#T4#
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benn Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
Lucassen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benn Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen looks to land a combination but Benn Jr avoids it well.
Benn Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lucassen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucassen with a hook.
Benn Jr looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lucassen. That snapped Benn Jr's head back.
Lucassen throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Lucassen.
Lucassen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Lucassen pushes Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Lucassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Lucassen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucassen 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Nigel Benn Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be back'.

Event: PF26 Savitaipale v Zemin
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Da Rocha.
Lucassen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha misses with a straight right.
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Da Rocha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Rocha looks to land a right hand but Lucassen moved out of range.
Lucassen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Rocha misses with an uppercut.
Da Rocha jabs at Lucassen's body.
Lucassen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Rocha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Rocha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucassen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Rocha wants to slow Lucassen down by chopping away at his legs.
Lucassen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Rocha misses the body punch
and Lucassen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Da Rocha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Rocha cracks a nice hook into Lucassen's ribs.
Donk. Da Rocha catches Lucassen right on the button with a cross.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Da Rocha moved out of range.
Da Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Rocha takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Da Rocha misses with an uppercut
and Lucassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Rocha misses with a looping right.
Da Rocha tests Lucassen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Rocha looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Da Rocha missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Lucassen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Da Rocha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lucassen's hands.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Da Rocha.
Da Rocha 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.
Da Rocha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Rocha scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucassen should have avoided that one.
Da Rocha misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Rocha misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Rocha throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Da Rocha, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Rocha. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen slips a jab from Da Rocha.#T3#
Da Rocha tries to bum rush Lucassen with a series of wild strikes but Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Da Rocha.
Da Rocha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Rocha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lucassen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucassen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Rocha lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Rocha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Da Rocha as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Da Rocha.
A jab from Da Rocha misses. #T4#
Lucassen slips a jab from Da Rocha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Rocha.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Da Rocha looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Lucassen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Da Rocha swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Da Rocha lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Rocha misses with a double jab
and Da Rocha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut.
Da Rocha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Da Rocha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Gomes Da Rocha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Gomes Da Rocha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Da Rocha misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Rocha jabs Lucassen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Rocha lands a jab.
Da Rocha misses with an uppercut
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Rocha lands a jab to the nose.
Da Rocha moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Rocha connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha misses with a head kick.
Da Rocha throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lucassen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Rocha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Lucassen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Rocha. #T1#
Da Rocha scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Da Rocha coming out on top.
Da Rocha throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Lucassen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Da Rocha! Lucassen lets Da Rocha back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Da Rocha is rocked!
Da Rocha swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Lucassen!
A relieved looking Arjen Lucassen 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: PF17 Lucassen v Alcala
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala stuns Lucassen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Lucassen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Alcala throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala tries to work over Lucassen's front leg with a kick but Lucassen checks it.
Good leg kick by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen throws out a powerful jab.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range. #T1#
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala just manages to avoid a counter high kick from Lucassen.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Alcala scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses.
As Lucassen backs off Alcala throws a huge counter combo but Lucassen manages to avoid it all.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Alcala tries a quick counter leg kick but Lucassen is wise to it.#T2#
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alcala lands with an overhand left.
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Lucassen is looking to counter punch.
Alcala with a hook.
Alcala cracks Lucassen with a good jab.
Alcala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
Lucassen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
And Alcala responds with a good body kick, but Lucassen manages to step out the way in time.
Alcala throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Alcala throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucassen throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala 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#
Alcala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lucassen if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcala lands a jab to the nose.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lucassen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alcala.
Alcala connects with a right hand. Lucassen shakes it off.
Lucassen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Alcala's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alcala is pawing at Lucassen, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lucassen's nose. Lucassen is badly hurt! Alcala pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lucassen tries desperately to hold on but Alcala is relentless in his assault! As Lucassen receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Alcala away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala is the new middleweight champion!
Rodney Alcala 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: PF11 Tiotio v Philips
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Sigfridsson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Sigfridsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sigfridsson slips a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sigfridsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been informed that Sigfridsson 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lucassen lands a left hand. #BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
Lucassen throws a jab when Sigfridsson was well out of range.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sigfridsson misses with a straight right.
Lucassen scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Sigfridsson has managed to clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sigfridsson moves into range and clinches up with Lucassen.#BC#
Lucassen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucassen sizes up Sigfridsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lucassen keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Lucassen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch there but Lucassen circles away.
Lucassen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Sigfridsson is rocked!
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
Sigfridsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lucassen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sigfridsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucassen finish him?
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Sigfridsson scores with a hook.
Sigfridsson seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Sigfridsson drives through and clinches with Lucassen against the cage. #BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range.#CL2#
Sigfridsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lucassen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sigfridsson wants to land a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range. #CL2#
Sigfridsson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Lucassen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a three punch combo that has Lucassen backing up. Lucassen nods at Sigfridsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lucassen circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Lucassen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Sigfridsson. #BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
Sigfridsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucassen circles away.
Lucassen looks to throw the jab but Sigfridsson is out of range.
Sigfridsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sigfridsson to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Sigfridsson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Lucassen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucassen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sigfridsson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucassen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sigfridsson looks to clinch
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sigfridsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sigfridsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sigfridsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigfridsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sigfridsson! But no joy.
Lucassen slips a jab from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sigfridsson throws a right hand that Lucassen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucassen also avoids with ease.
Lucassen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sigfridsson lands a nice shot that snaps Lucassen's head back. #CL2#
Sigfridsson has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2##BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arjen Lucassen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Sigfridsson pushes Lucassen up against the cage in a clinch.
Sigfridsson lands a hook 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!
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigfridsson. #BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but Lucassen is having none of it.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sigfridsson moves to clinch but Lucassen breaks away
and Lucassen counters with a right hand to the body.
Sigfridsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Sigfridsson has been cut.
Sigfridsson looks to clinch
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sigfridsson is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucassen misses the target.
Sigfridsson is looking to clinch. #T4#
Lucassen slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucassen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sigfridsson is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Sigfridsson.
Lucassen jabs Sigfridsson right on the nose. Sigfridsson blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Sigfridsson clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Sigfridsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
Sigfridsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lucassen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lucassen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sigfridsson's elbow. #BC#
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
Lucassen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucassen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.#CL2#
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
Sigfridsson throws a head kick that misses.
Lucassen is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Sigfridsson darts in and clinches Lucassen up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Lucassen manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Sigfridsson slams his shin into Lucassen's torso.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucassen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucassen misses with a body punch
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up.
Lucassen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucassen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucassen lands with a right that hurts Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson looks to clinch but Lucassen throws a short knee that drops Sigfridsson. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Arjen Lucassen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PF7 Tripp v Steinheiser
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Chlapik jabs Lucassen right on the nose. Lucassen blinks but takes it well.
Chlapik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lucassen. Lucassen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lucassen throws a hook to the side of Chlapik's head but Chlapik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Chlapik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chlapik misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lucassen counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Lucassen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chlapik 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 Lucassen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucassen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chlapik digs a good hook to Lucassen's body.
Lucassen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucassen avoids the body shot from Chlapik.
A lazy left from Chlapik finds it's target.
Lucassen lands a really nice looking cross but Chlapik seems unphased.
Crunch! Chlapik slams his shin into Lucassen's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlapik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lucassen takes a step back to recover.
Lucassen takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Chlapik throws out a powerful jab.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Chlapik.
Lucassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chlapik lands a jab to the nose.
Chlapik connects with the punch.
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chlapik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chlapik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen scores with a counter punch that sends Chlapik to the canvas! Lucassen smells blood - he's punishing Chlapik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Chlapik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
A very excited looking Arjen Lucassen 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.
The defeated Jakub Chlapik had this to say: 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.

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

#R1#
Lucassen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucassen wants it to stay on the feet.
McStafferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
McStafferson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucassen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStafferson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson won't allow Lucassen to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
McStafferson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lucassen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
McStafferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McStafferson has a closed guard, preventing Lucassen from standing up. #SUB#
McStafferson working for a triangle but Lucassen defends it easily. #SU2#
Lucassen gets to his feet. McStafferson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
McStafferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucassen sprawls well. He's pushed McStafferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucassen lands with a right hand.
Lucassen scores with a body shot.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lucassen tries to sprawl out of it but McStafferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lucassen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucassen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lucassen stuffs the takedown.
Lucassen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lucassen lands with an uppercut that bounces McStafferson off the cage and back into range.
McStafferson goes for a double leg but Lucassen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lucassen continues to drive forward.#T3#
Lucassen throws a head kick but McStafferson moves out of range.
Lucassen connects with a good right hand that stumbles McStafferson. McStafferson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McStafferson has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Lucassen counters with a crisp right hand that drops McStafferson! Lucassen lets McStafferson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
McStafferson is rocked!#TD#
McStafferson dives in and scores a takedown into Lucassen's guard.#ES2#
Lucassen has his feet on McStafferson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oh McStafferson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStafferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucassen counters with a right hand from hell and McStafferson is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Lucassen!
After winning the bout, Arjen Lucassen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 677 Dog vs Borjigin
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Lucassen throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
Goodman throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Lucassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goodman pushes Lucassen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Goodman 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.
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!
Lucassen swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucassen misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Lucassen.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucassen presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucassen.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Lucassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucassen digs a right hand into Goodman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucassen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Lucassen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucassen.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucassen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucassen has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucassen controls his hands.
Lucassen blocking some punches.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Lucassen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lucassen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucassen pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lucassen up against the cage.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lucassen manages to break the clinch.
Goodman lunges at Lucassen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucassen's hand.
Lucassen walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
Lucassen wants to clinch.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucassen misses with a head kick.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lucassen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucassen.
Lucassen cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg. #T4#
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
A head kick from Goodman lands but Lucassen takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucassen.
Nice shot by Lucassen.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Lucassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucassen circles away.
Lucassen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucassen misses the jab.
Goodman tries to bum rush Lucassen with a series of wild strikes but Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lucassen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Lucassen off balance momentarily.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman cracks the inside of Lucassen's front leg.
Lucassen tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman tries to move into range but Lucassen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Lucassen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lucassen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucassen tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Lucassen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucassen avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lucassen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucassen wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Lucassen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Lucassen.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Lucassen avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucassen backwards.
Lucassen digs a right hand into Goodman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman's gas tank.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Lucassen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucassen tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Lucassen back against the cage.
Lucassen tries to circle away but Goodman has him pinned against the cage.
Lucassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lucassen. #BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lucassen pushes Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucassen throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Lucassen.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lucassen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucassen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucassen misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.#CL#
Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Lucassen has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
Lucassen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Lucassen.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Lucassen.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen. #T4#
Lucassen blocking some punches.
Lucassen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucassen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman is working Lucassen over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lucassen fails to land.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucassens head.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Goodman.
Lucassen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucassen.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman slips under a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Lucassen wants to clinch.
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 Goodman.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Lucassen throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen connects with a right hand. Goodman shakes it off.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Lucassen swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Lucassen clinches up against the cage.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucassen's elbow.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Lucassen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucassen. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Lucassen has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Lucassen's ribcage. Lucassen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucassen's elbow.
Lucassen letting Goodman take a breather here.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucassen gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lucassen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lucassen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lucassen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucassen dips to his left and cracks Goodman with an uppercut!
Lucassen is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it. #T3#
Good work by Lucassen as he checks the leg kick.
Lucassen scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucassen's calf.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Lucassen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Lucassen.
Goodman swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucassen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucassen.#CL#
Lucassen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
Lucassen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Lucassen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Goodman.
Lucassen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lucassen.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucassen struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Lucassen can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Lucassen misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
Well Goodman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Lucassen swings for the body but Davidyan moves out of range.
Lucassen 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.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidyan throwing a counter right hand but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Davidyan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucassen moves out of range of the leg kick from Davidyan.
Lucassen feints a jab promting Davidyan to slip. Lucassen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Davidyan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lucassen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range.
Lucassen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
Lucassen connects with a nice looking jab.
Davidyan lands a leg kick that knocks Lucassen off balance momentarily.
Davidyan misses with a kick to the body.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Davidyan.
Nice defenses there by Davidyan.
The crowd cheers as Davidyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucassen doesn't seem phased 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!
Davidyan takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Lucassen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lucassen misses with a few strikes there.
Davidyan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Davidyan avoids the head kick by Lucassen. #T1#
Lucassen scores with a shot to the body.
Lucassen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Davidyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick.
Davidyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lucassen lands a really nice looking cross but Davidyan seems unphased.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.
Davidyan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Davidyan.
Lucassen connects with the punch.
Lucassen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucassen.
As Lucassen backs away, Davidyan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lucassen tests Davidyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lucassen throws the left hand but Davidyan avoids the punch easily.
Davidyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucassen with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davidyan's head.
Davidyan swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Davidyan throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davidyan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Davidyan catches Lucassen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Lucassen misses
and Davidyan counters with a big head kick but Lucassen shrugs it off.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidyan lands with a nice body punch.
Davidyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucassen ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a leg kick but Lucassen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Davidyan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Davidyan.
Lucassen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a kick to the body.
Lucassen tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucassen avoids the body shot from Davidyan.
Lucassen checks a low kick from Davidyan.
Davidyan lands a leg kick that knocks Lucassen off balance momentarily.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Davidyan scores with a kick to the body.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.#T3#
Lucassen 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.
Davidyan cracks a nice hook into Lucassen's ribs.
Lucassen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidyan moves away.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Davidyan avoids it with no problem.
Davidyan misses with a looping left.
Lucassen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucassen! But no joy.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Davidyan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucassen.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan wants to clinch up but Lucassen keeps it at a distance.
Lucassen scores with a leg kick.
Lucassen scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Lucassen is predictable there
and Davidyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Davidyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Lucassen keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidyan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Davidyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Davidyan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davidyan misses with a low kick.
Lucassen throws a nice head kick!
Davidyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davidyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davidyan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Davidyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Lucassen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Davidyan avoids the body shot from Lucassen.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucassen.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen walks into a left hand.
Lucassen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Davidyan moved out of range nicely.
Davidyan defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
Davidyan slips a jab from Lucassen.
Davidyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucassen.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Davidyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Davidyan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Davidyan scores with a punch to the head.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Davidyan rushes Lucassen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davidyan has Lucassen pressed against the cage, preventing Lucassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Davidyan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Davidyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davidyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lucassen tries to work over Davidyan's front leg with a kick but Davidyan checks it.
Davidyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davidyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davidyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucassen cracks a nice hook into Davidyan's ribs.
Lucassen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucassen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
Lucassen 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. #T1#
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
Davidyan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucassen's head.
Davidyan throws a wild body kick that Lucassen sees coming a mile off.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucassen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidyan.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Davidyan lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and Davidyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucassen takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Davidyan ducks down to avoid it.
Davidyan misses with a body kick.
Davidyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lucassen connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucassen misses with a hook
and Davidyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidyan tries to clinch there but Lucassen circles away.
Davidyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucassen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Lucassen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davidyan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucassen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucassen moves out of range as Davidyan strikes.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Lucassen does no damage.
Lucassen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucassen throws a right hand that Davidyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidyan also avoids with ease.
Lucassen avoids a kick to the body.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidyan.
Davidyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davidyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Lucassen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davidyan catches Lucassen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lucassen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucassen throws the left hand but Davidyan avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Davidyan misses
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Lucassen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a straight left.
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot.
Davidyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davidyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davidyan slips under a jab.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Davidyan lands.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut.
Davidyan throws a wild body kick that Lucassen sees coming a mile off.
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot.
Lucassen walks into a straight right hand from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a kick to the body.
Davidyan scores with a push kick.
Lucassen looks for the body kick but Davidyan saw that one coming.
As Lucassen looks to move away, Davidyan throws a big counter combo but Lucassen just gets out of the way.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Davidyan moved out of range.
Davidyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidyan.
Lucassen throws a nice inside leg kick. #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!
Davidyan throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily.
Davidyan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucassen throws the kick towards the body but Davidyan avoids it.
Lucassen misses with a hook to the body
and Davidyan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucassen thinking.
Lucassen scores with a nice head shot.
Davidyan tries to work over Lucassen's front leg with a kick but Lucassen checks it.
Nice body kick there by Davidyan.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Davidyan swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Davidyan throws out a leg kick but Lucassen moves out of range and Davidyan only half commits.
Lucassen moves out of range as Davidyan strikes.
Lucassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Davidyan ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
Lucassen takes one to the side of the head.
Lucassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucassen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davidyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucassen misses with a straight right.
Lucassen throws a hook but Davidyan blocks it.
Davidyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davidyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucassen scores with a nice right hand.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
Davidyan misses with a low kick as Lucassen jumps back.
Lucassen fails to land with a series of punches.
Davidyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Lucassen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidyan. Davidyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Davidyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davidyan stuns Lucassen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lucassen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davidyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Davidyan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen misses with the combination.
Davidyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Davidyan throws a front kick that sends Lucassen stumbling back into the cage.
Lucassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucassen throws a hook but Davidyan blocks it.
Davidyan throwing a counter right hand but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davidyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Davidyan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucassen can pounce on him.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Lucassen finds it's way through Davidyan's defenses.
Davidyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Davidyan loads up on a big right hand but Lucassen slips the punch.
Davidyan misses with a hook.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucassen staying out of range there.
Lucassen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lucassen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lucassen throws a right and a left that Davidyan avoids nicely.
Davidyan lands a head shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucassen slips a jab from Davidyan.
A cross from Davidyan lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davidyan. That's going to slow Lucassen down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Davidyan - that will leave a mark!
Davidyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davidyan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davidyan connects with a leg kick. Lucassen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucassen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lucassen throws a right hand that misses
and Davidyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lucassen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davidyan checks it well.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Lucassen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lucassen fails to land with a series of punches.
Davidyan throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
Lucassen dips to his left and cracks Davidyan with an uppercut!
Davidyan moves out of range of the body kick.
Davidyan scores with a head kick. Lucassen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Davidyan misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Lucassen takes one to the side of the head.
Lucassen avoids the head kick by Davidyan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davidyan.
Lucassen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davidyan throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the body.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a spinning back kick!
A left and a right from Lucassen both land. Nice combination.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Davidyan throws a lazy right hand but Lucassen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davidyan looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming.
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 slow jab from Davidyan misses its intended target.
Lucassen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Lucassen jabs Davidyan right on the nose. Davidyan blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Lucassen keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Lucassen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davidyan tries to score with a low kick but Lucassen moves his leg out of the way.
Lucassen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucassen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Davidyan forces Lucassen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucassen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Lucassen misses with the combination.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucassen avoids the head kick by Davidyan.
Davidyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen.
Davidyan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Davidyan. Those never looked like landing.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Davidyan avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A clash of legs there as Davidyan blocks the low kick.

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 Gurgen Davidyan.
I think Davidyan 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
Gurgen Davidyan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Syn 666 Jones vs Murphy
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lucassen defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson flicks out a counter leg kick but Lucassen steps away.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucassen misses with a straight right.
Lucassen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Lucassen avoids them all with ease.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucassen tests Masterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Some wild striking there from Lucassen.
A nice side step and Masterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucassen.
Masterson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Masterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lucassen checks a leg kick.
Lucassen misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucassen misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Masterson scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucassen throws a low kick, looking for Masterson's leg but Masterson calmly moves out of range.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Masterson.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lucassen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Masterson throws a head kick but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Lucassen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Lucassen looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lucassen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masterson doesn't seem phased though.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Lucassen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson misses with a wild combination.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Lucassen avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Lucassen.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Lucassen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Masterson swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Lucassen throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Lucassen looks to land a body kick but Masterson moved away.
Lucassen 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.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucassen tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Masterson.
Masterson scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Lucassen ducks down to avoid it.
Lucassen misses the jab.
Masterson throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Lucassen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Lucassen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lucassen tries a low kick but Masterson avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Lucassen.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson with a jab.
Lucassen drops his hands momentarily and Masterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Masterson looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucassen.
Masterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Masterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucassen. Lucassen obviously looking to wear him down.
Masterson tries to score with a low kick but Lucassen moves his leg out of the way.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Lucassen.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Masterson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Masterson stuns Lucassen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lucassen connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucassen misses with a low kick.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucassen misses with a few strikes there.
Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucassen lands a nice hook to Masterson's body. Masterson 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!
Lucassen slips under a jab.
Lucassen lands a jab.
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Lucassen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Masterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Lucassen tries to bum rush Masterson with a series of wild strikes but Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucassen throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson tries to score with a low kick but Lucassen moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Lucassen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Lucassen.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Lucassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucassen.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Lucassen lands a nice shot to the body.
Masterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lucassen backs up against the cage.
Masterson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.#T3#
Masterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lucassen. Lucassen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Masterson swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Masterson works over Lucassen's head and body with a nice combination.
Lucassen misses with a wild combination.
Lucassen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masterson.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Lucassen is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Masterson slips under a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Lucassen avoids it well.
Masterson punishes Lucassen's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Masterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucassen under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen.
Lucassen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masterson moves out of range as Lucassen strikes.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson misses with a double jab.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Lucassen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucassen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucassen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valentine Masterson 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!
#R3#
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson slips under a jab from Lucassen.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucassen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucassen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Lucassen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson throws a low kick but Lucassen moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Masterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucassen doesn't seem phased though.
Lucassen scores with the left hand. Masterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucassen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lucassen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lucassen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masterson throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Lucassen moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Lucassen jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Masterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucassen can pounce on him.
Lucassen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Lucassen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucassen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucassen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucassen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Lucassen lands the left hand.
Masterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucassen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lucassen scores with a body shot.
Masterson jabs Lucassen right on the nose. Lucassen blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucassen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen scores with a nice head shot.
Lucassen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Lucassen ducks down to avoid it.
Lucassen blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Lucassen misses its intended target. #T2#
Lucassen scores with a jab. Masterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucassen.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucassen slips a jab from Masterson.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lucassen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masterson lands with an overhand left.
Lucassen works Masterson's body with a nice hook.
Lucassen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masterson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucassen with a body shot.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucassen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucassen's head.
Lucassen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range. #T3#
Masterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson scores with a shot to the body.
Masterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucassen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masterson scrambles back to his feet.
Lucassen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lucassen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucassen with a body shot.
Masterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Masterson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Masterson misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucassen throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
Lucassen walks into a jab.
Masterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucassen's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucassen misses with a hook.#T4#
Masterson throws a push kick but Lucassen slaps the foot to one side.
Lucassen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masterson cracks Lucassen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Lucassen misses.
Masterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson throws a leg kick which misses Lucassen's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucassen tries to avoid it.
Masterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucassen will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucassen misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Lucassen.
Jab from Masterson.
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucassen at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentine Masterson.
Well Masterson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 662 Magufuli vs Tsoko
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Lucassen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dog has time to react.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dog!
Dog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.#CL2#
Lucassen tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucassen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Dog has picked Lucassen up - he's going for a ride! Dog dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog thows a huge punch but Lucassen dodges it nicely.
Lucassen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Dog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dog.
Lucassen wants to get back to his feet.
Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Dog lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dog thows a huge punch but Lucassen dodges it nicely.
Dog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dog is pressing down on Lucassen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucassen is holding on for now.
Lucassen wants to get back to his feet.
Dog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucassen defending well though.
Lucassen pushes Dog off looking to stand but Dog dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lucassen has hold of Dog's hands but Dog slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucassen defending well though.
Lucassen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dog.
Dog prevents Lucassen from standing back up.
Dog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucassen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucassen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dog trying to mount his opponent but Lucassen defends it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dog working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lucassen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Lucassen is trying to stand back up but Dog is controlling him
Lucassen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dog is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucassen is trying to stand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucassen counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt - Lucassen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Dog misses with a body shot.
Lucassen with a jab.
Dog cracks the inside of Lucassen's front leg.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Dog 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.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog cracks Lucassen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucassen circles away.
Lucassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lucassen misses its target.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Dog lands a body shot.
Dog stuns Lucassen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Dog does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Dog.
Lucassen slips under a jab from Dog.
A swing and a miss from Dog.#T1#
Dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucassen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Lucassen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucassen 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.
Dog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucassen has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen takes one to the chin there.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lucassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Lucassen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucassen slips a jab from Dog.
It looked like Lucassen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dog.
Dog throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Lucassen counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog tried to score with a low kick but Lucassen checks it.#T3#
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lucassen finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.
Lucassen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Dog lunges at Lucassen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucassen's hand.
Lucassen looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dog swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lucassen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucassen slips under a jab from Dog.#T4#
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucassen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junkyard Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucassen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucassen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Dog feints and as Lucassen raises his hands in defense, Dog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Lucassen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dog tries to clinch there but Lucassen circles away.
Lucassen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog lands a right hook to the body.
Dog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucassen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dog is looking to clinch.
It looked like Lucassen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dog.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucassen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dog misses the jab.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucassen under the eye.
Dog connects with a looping right hand.
Lucassen checks the leg kick.
It looked like Lucassen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dog.#T1#
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog misses with a low kick.
As Dog looks to move away, Lucassen throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Dog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Lucassen counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lucassen on the side of the head.
Lucassen tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lucassen misses the jab.#T2#
Dog slips under a jab.
Dog jabs Lucassen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog sizes up Lucassen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dog defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
Lucassen takes one to the side of the head.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog throws a push kick but Lucassen slaps the foot to one side.
As Dog looks to move away, Lucassen throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Lucassen keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucassen. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Dog lands with a nice body punch.
Lucassen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Dog misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen throws a quick counter head kick but Dog was just out of range.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Dog gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lucassen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Arjen Lucassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junkyard Dog.#T4#
Lucassen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucassen as he avoids it easily.
Lucassen is looking to counter punch.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Dog throws a leg kick but Lucassen moved away.
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lucassen throws a low kick but Dog avoids it.
Dog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Lucassen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junkyard Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!
A very excited looking Junkyard Dog 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: Syn 657
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Lucassen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Lucassen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucassen walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a push kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucassen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lucassen.
Lucassen moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucassen throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Lucassen throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.#T3#
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Lucassen misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming. #CL#
Kuznetsov pushes Lucassen up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucassen controls his hands.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Lucassen avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov has Lucassen pressed against the cage, preventing Lucassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Lucassen pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucassen pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lucassen digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Lucassen blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Lucassen is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Lucassen misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lucassen fails to land. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
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 Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Lucassen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Lucassen moves to the side
and Lucassen counters with a crisp right that sends Kuznetsov to the canvas! Lucassen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 654 Warror vs Diggs IV
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fujiwara avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a nice strike.
Lucassen throws a head kick that half lands.
Lucassen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucassen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fujiwara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lucassen misses with a combination #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Lucassen blocks nicely.
Lucassen has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucassen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara. #T1#
Fujiwara throws an elbow that misses. Lucassen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujiwara's guard. Nice move by Lucassen!#REVB#
Lucassen won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Lucassen is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.
Lucassen stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Lucassen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Fujiwara is working an open guard so Lucassen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Lucassen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucassen lands with a left to the head.
Lucassen cracks Fujiwara with a nice body shot.#TD#
Fujiwara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Lucassen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujiwara is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucassen is looking to stand up but Fujiwara isn't so interested in that idea.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara is looking to advance position but Lucassen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fujiwara is looking to get to half guard.
Fujiwara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Lucassen is looking to stand up but Fujiwara isn't so interested in that idea.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Lucassen blocks nicely.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Lucassen keeps moving.
Fujiwara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucassen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara prevents Lucassen from getting back to his feet.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Lucassen blocks nicely.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucassen has wrist control.
Fujiwara trying to control but Lucassen is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucassen is looking to stand up but Fujiwara isn't so interested in that idea.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara postures up in Lucassen's guard and throws a big left but Lucassen blocks it.
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 Yoshi Fujiwara 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#
Sloppy strikes from Lucassen. Those never looked like landing.
Fujiwara lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucassen's head.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Lucassen defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucassen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Lucassen coming out on top.
Lucassen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fujiwara will feel that in the morning.
Fujiwara slips a jab from Lucassen.
Fujiwara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucassen throws out the jab.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Fujiwara misses with a straight right.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lucassen connects with the punch.
Lucassen throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a takedown into side control.
Fujiwara with the ground and pound but Lucassen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujiwara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fujiwara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lucassen is looking to escape.
Lucassen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fujiwara prevents Lucassen from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fujiwara working Lucassen over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara lands with a punch from half guard.
Fujiwara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fujiwara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucassen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fujiwara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucassen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
Lucassen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fujiwara.
Lucassen wants to stand up but Fujiwara is controlling him.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucassen has wrist control.#T3#
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara prevents Lucassen from getting back to his feet.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Lucassen is keeping the position.
Fujiwara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES2#
Lucassen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Lucassen.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot.
Lucassen lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lucassen. Beautiful body shot.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucassen as he avoids it easily.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara staying out of range there.
Fujiwara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen connects with a body shot that sends Fujiwara's belly button to the back.
Lucassen dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Lucassen moves into range and clinches up with Fujiwara.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujiwara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lucassen gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen misses with a double jab #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Lucassen is keeping the position.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yoshi Fujiwara 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fujiwara connects with a jab.
Lucassen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucassen throws a leg kick but Fujiwara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lucassen jabs Fujiwara right on the nose. Fujiwara blinks but takes it well.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.#CL2#
Lucassen clinches with his opponent.
Fujiwara lands a shoulder strike.
Lucassen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fujiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucassen throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a single leg into guard. Lucassen didn't expect that.
Lucassen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fujiwara dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Fujiwara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lucassen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fujiwara misses with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara cracks Lucassen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fujiwara wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Fujiwara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fujiwara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Fujiwara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Fujiwara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lucassen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fujiwara asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fujiwara throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lucassen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Fujiwara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucassen wants to get back to his feet.
Lucassen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujiwara wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
Lucassen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fujiwara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Fujiwara prevents Lucassen from standing back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lucassen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujiwara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucassen is looking to escape.
Fujiwara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fujiwara looks to land a strike but Lucassen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara stands up over Lucassen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fujiwara trying to control but Lucassen is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Lucassen blocks nicely.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fujiwara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fujiwara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lucassen for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Lucassen scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucassen.
Fujiwara throws a series of punches but Lucassen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lucassen as Fujiwara shoots in.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fujiwara, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!

Event: Syn 651 Jones vs JYD III
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Lucassen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucassen takes one to the chin there.
Lucassen takes one to the side of the head.
Lucassen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lucassen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davidyan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davidyan lands a nice shot that snaps Lucassen's head back.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Davidyan has Lucassen up against the cage in a clinch.
Davidyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Davidyan breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidyan misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidyan looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Davidyan thuds a left hand into Lucassen's body.
Davidyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davidyan swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davidyan avoids the head kick by Lucassen. #CL2#
Davidyan moves into range and clinches up with Lucassen.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucassen controls his hands.
Davidyan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lucassen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucassen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidyan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davidyan pushes Lucassen away with a front kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davidyan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Davidyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidyan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Davidyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Lucassen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davidyan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a shot to the body.
Davidyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucassen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lucassen blocks a low kick nicely.
Davidyan wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucassen misses the target.
A combination from Lucassen does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davidyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3##CL2#
Lucassen tries to keep at a distance but Davidyan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Lucassen counters with a crisp one two that drops Davidyan! Lucassen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Davidyan to his feet! Davidyan is in big trouble!
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
Davidyan misses with a hook.
Jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan throws an off balance right hand
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Davidyan is rocked!
Davidyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davidyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucassen finish him?
Lucassen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucassen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidyan throws a leg kick
and Lucassen counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Davidyan falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Lucassen connects with a body shot that sends Wesson's belly button to the back.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson connects with a body shot.
Lucassen misses with a body kick.
Wesson misses with an uppercut
and Lucassen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucassen connects with a looping right hand.
Lucassen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Wesson pushes Lucassen up against the cage in a 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson. #BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Lucassen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson works over Lucassen's head and body with a nice combination.
Lucassen misses with a wild combination.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lucassen throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters circling a little - Lucassen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lucassen moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Lucassen blocks the low kick.
Wesson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lucassen. #CL#
Wesson closes the distance and pushes Lucassen back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Lucassen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Wesson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lucassen manages to circle out of the way.
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.#T2#
Lucassen misses with a two punch combination.
Lucassen throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson sizes up Lucassen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wesson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Lucassen lands a nice hook to Wesson's body. Wesson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Lucassen clobbers Wesson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucassen tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Wesson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucassen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wesson's hands.
Lucassen lunges at Wesson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wesson's hand.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucassen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Wesson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wesson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wesson digs a good body shot into Lucassen's ribs.
Lucassen scores with the left hand. Wesson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucassen scores with the left hand. Wesson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucassen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wesson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.
Wesson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lucassen is able to avoid easily.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Wesson. Beautiful body shot.
Lucassen ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Wesson tests Lucassen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Wesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucassen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Lucassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Lucassen does it's job there.
Lucassen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wesson on the side of the head.
Lucassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucassen walks into a jab.
Lucassen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a head kick. Wesson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wesson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Lucassen misses with a body shot.
A cross from Wesson lands.
Lucassen lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased. #CL#
Lucassen tries to keep at a distance but Wesson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesson misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lucassen throws a right and a left that Wesson avoids nicely.
Wesson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lucassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Lucassen.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Wesson connects with a nice looking jab.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Wesson jabs Lucassen right on the nose. Lucassen blinks but takes it well.
Lucassen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lucassen's hands.
Lucassen lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wesson throwing a counter right hand but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Wesson needs to keep his hands up - Lucassen had a free shot at his head there.
Lucassen misses with a kick to the body.
Lucassen misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucassen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wesson off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Lucassen.
Lucassen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucassen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson scores with a leg kick.
Lucassen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wesson has time to react.
Lucassen throws the kick towards the body but Wesson avoids it.
Wesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wesson throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Lucassen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucassen has time to react.
Lucassen throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.#T2#
Wesson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Lucassen lands.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson connects with a right hand. Lucassen shakes it off.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Wesson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Lucassen. Those never looked like landing.
Lucassen lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Lucassen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucassen throws a push kick but Wesson slaps the foot to one side.
Wesson lands with a cross.
Wesson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wesson punishes Lucassen's body with a nice straight punch.
Wesson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Lucassen connects with the punch.
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Lucassen is looking to land body kicks.
Wesson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucassen is looking to land body kicks.
Wesson thumps Lucassen with a low kick.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
It looked like Wesson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a sloppy head kick and Wesson moves out of range easily.
Wesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wesson lands a slapping body shot.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Wesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lucassen misses with a body kick.
Lucassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wesson throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucassen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Lucassen moved out of range.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Lucassen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucassen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson.
Lucassen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wesson in his tracks.
Lucassen blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Wesson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lucassen takes one to the chin there.
Lucassen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wesson moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Wesson missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucassen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson lands a leg kick that knocks Lucassen off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
Lucassen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson takes one to the side of the head.
Lucassen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucassen checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucassen! But no joy.
Lucassen throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Wesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
Lucassen moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Lucassen scores with a head kick.
Wesson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range.
Lucassen looks to throw a body kick
and Wesson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lucassen with a nice cross.
Lucassen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lucassen misses. #CL#
Wesson has Lucassen up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wesson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wesson.
Wesson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wesson tries to clinch up.
Lucassen flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Wesson defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.
Wesson throws a good cross that connects.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Wesson.
It looks like Wesson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucassen fakes the leg kick and cracks Wesson in the body.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Lucassen misses.
Nice cross by Lucassen.
Wesson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucassen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Lucassen circles away.
Wesson swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Wesson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Wesson throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Wesson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Wesson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Lucassen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucassen to score with a decent uppercut.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucassen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wesson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucassen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wesson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucassen feints and then cracks Wesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wesson down. #T4#
Lucassen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson. #CL#
Wesson closes the distance and pushes Lucassen back into the cage.
Wesson misses with an elbow over the top.
Lucassen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Lucassen manages to break the clinch.
Wesson throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson 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.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Wesson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucassen in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arjen Lucassen.
I've got Lucassen 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

Event: Syn 645 Jones vs Knox
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Lucassen tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen tries to move into range but Masterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucassen tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucassen tries to close the distance and clinch but Masterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Lucassen wants to counter the offense by Masterson and move into the clinch position.
Masterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucassen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Lucassen slips the punch.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Lucassen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Lucassen has closed the distance and engaged Masterson in a clinch.
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Lucassen throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucassen lands a nice uppercut.
Lucassen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucassen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson jumps guard but Lucassen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Masterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Lucassen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Lucassen rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Lucassen cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily.
Masterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucassen at a distance. #T2#
Lucassen throws a combination that misses
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws the left hand but Lucassen avoids the punch easily.
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Masterson throws a low kick, looking for Lucassen's leg but Lucassen calmly moves out of range.
Lucassen blocks a jab.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson moves out of range as Lucassen strikes.
Lucassen misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson lands with a straight right. Lucassen didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen tries to clinch but Masterson moves out of range.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
Lucassen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Lucassen misses with a low kick.
Lucassen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen staying out of range there.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Masterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masterson throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucassen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lucassen ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase 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!
Lucassen throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Masterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Masterson with a hook.#T4#
Masterson with a hook.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masterson.
Masterson throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Masterson.
Lucassen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson walks into a left hand.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Masterson moves out of range. #CL2#
Lucassen moves into the clinch.
Lucassen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucassen backwards.
Masterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lucassen can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson walks into a jab.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Lucassen moved out of range.
Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Lucassen defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Lucassen misses with a low kick as Masterson jumps back.
Lucassen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Lucassen digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Lucassen slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucassen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen connects with a single shot there.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Masterson tried to counter with a leg kick but Lucassen avoided it.
Lucassen connects with a right hand. Masterson shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson. #T1#
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Lucassen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masterson dodges the punch combination from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a low kick.
Masterson connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Lucassen pushes Masterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucassen working aggressively here.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucassen backwards.
Lucassen blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Lucassen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucassen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucassen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucassen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson lands with a left to the head.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucassen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masterson.
Masterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lucassen blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Lucassen working aggressively here.
Lucassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Lucassen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucassen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucassen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucassen throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Lucassen's head.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Lucassen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masterson. #ROC#
Lucassen is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Masterson.
Lucassen is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Masterson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lucassen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Masterson is unloading with more strikes now! Lucassen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentine Masterson!

Event: Syn 642 Jones vs Gravas
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aquila Corvus misses with a wild combination.
Aquila Corvus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucassen circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucassen walks into a jab.
Aquila Corvus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aquila Corvus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lucassen finds it's way round the side to connect with Aquila Corvus's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aquila Corvus misses with a head kick.
Aquila Corvus slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a front kick but Lucassen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aquila Corvus momentarily.
Lucassen moves out of range as Aquila Corvus throws a body kick.
Lucassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it.
Lucassen throws a hook but Aquila Corvus avoids it easily.
Aquila Corvus connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen misses with a leg kick.
Lucassen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Aquila Corvus misses. #T1#
Lucassen slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen staying out of range there.
Lucassen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aquila Corvus is out of range and Lucassen settles back down.
Lucassen scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Lucassen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucassen.
Good exchange - Lucassen coming out on top.
Aquila Corvus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aquila Corvus misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Lucassen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aquila Corvus.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aquila Corvus misses the jab.
Aquila Corvus looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming.
Aquila Corvus feints and then cracks Lucassen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucassen down.
Aquila Corvus slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Aquila Corvus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucassen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aquila Corvus jabs Lucassen right on the nose. Lucassen blinks but takes it well.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lucassen misses. #T2#
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lucassen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucassen defending well as Aquila Corvus loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Lucassen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands with a straight right. Lucassen didn't see that one coming.
Aquila Corvus checks a leg kick nicely.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Aquila Corvus ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus slips a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Aquila Corvus counter with a right hand.
Aquila Corvus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucassen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Lucassen blocks the low kick.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick from Aquila Corvus. #T3#
Aquila Corvus misses the shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucassen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Aquila Corvus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aquila Corvus scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucassen should have avoided that one.
Aquila Corvus looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming.
Aquila Corvus throws a looping overhand right but Lucassen ducks down to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aquila Corvus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Lucassen coming out on top.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice 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!
Aquila Corvus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range.
Aquila Corvus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws the left hand but Lucassen avoids the punch easily.
Lucassen cracks Aquila Corvus with a good jab.
Aquila Corvus 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#
Lucassen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen swings widly with a right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucassen thinking.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucassen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus lands a lovely overhand right.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the head.
Aquila Corvus defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
Aquila Corvus tries a quick counter leg kick but Lucassen is wise to it.
Lucassen tries to move into range but Aquila Corvus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquila Corvus misses the shot to the body.
Lucassen moves out of range of the leg kick from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aquila Corvus.
Good work by Lucassen as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lucassen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aquila Corvus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Aquila Corvus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjen Lucassen is winning the standup battle so far.
Aquila Corvus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aquila Corvus swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen throws a hook but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
It seemed like Aquila Corvus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Aquila Corvus. Those never looked like landing.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aquila Corvus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lucassen throws a hook to the side of Aquila Corvus's head but Aquila Corvus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Aquila Corvus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus blocks a low kick nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aquila Corvus - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Lucassen throws an overhand right that lands on Aquila Corvus's shoulder, as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid the shot.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Aquila Corvus ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lucassen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen misses the jab.
Lucassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aquila Corvus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen needs to keep his hands up - Aquila Corvus had a free shot at his head there.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aquila Corvus looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucassen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Lucassen blocks the leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses the jab.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aquila Corvus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.#T2#
Lucassen misses with a low kick.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Aquila Corvus saw that one coming.
Lucassen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucassen cracks Aquila Corvus with a good jab.
Lucassen blocks a jab.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aquila Corvus misses with a straight right.
Lucassen throws a low kick, looking for Aquila Corvus's leg but Aquila Corvus calmly moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot.
Aquila Corvus throws out a counter right but Lucassen avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Lucassen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aquila Corvus in his tracks.
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aquila Corvus.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucassen throws a body punch but Aquila Corvus moves out of range. #T3#
Aquila Corvus works Lucassen's body with a nice hook.
Lucassen tries to bum rush Aquila Corvus with a series of wild strikes but Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucassen takes one on the button.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucassen throws a body punch but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Aquila Corvus misses.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut.
Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus staying out of range there.
Lucassen walks into a straight right hand from Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aquila Corvus throws out the jab.
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lucassen checks it well.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucassen.
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!
Lucassen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Lucassen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aquila Corvus staying out of range there.
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick that misses.
Aquila Corvus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucassen to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aquila Corvus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aquila Corvus tries a head kick but it misses.
Aquila Corvus misses with a double jab.
Aquila Corvus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lucassen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aquila Corvus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Aquila Corvus catches Lucassen right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen looks to throw the jab but Aquila Corvus is out of range.
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Aquila Corvus moves away and avoids it.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping left.
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 Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Aquila Corvus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Lucassen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Lucassen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aquila Corvus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Aquila Corvus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
The fighters circling - Aquila Corvus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucassen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucassen tries to bum rush Aquila Corvus with a series of wild strikes but Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aquila Corvus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a looping overhand right but Lucassen ducks down to avoid it.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Aquila Corvus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucassen connects with a looping right hand.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Aquila Corvus.#T1#
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aquila Corvus, as that shot connected.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Lucassen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lucassen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aquila Corvus throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
Aquila Corvus throws the left hand but Lucassen avoids the punch easily.
Lucassen connects with a crisp jab.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Lucassen coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Lucassen there.
Aquila Corvus slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a low kick as Aquila Corvus jumps back.
Aquila Corvus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Lucassen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquila Corvus takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Lucassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aquila Corvus misses the jab.
Aquila Corvus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aquila Corvus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Aquila Corvus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aquila Corvus slips under a jab.
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aquila Corvus throws out the jab.
Lucassen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lucassen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aquila Corvus dips to his left and cracks Lucassen with an uppercut!
Lucassen lands a right hook to the body.
Lucassen slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucassen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aquila Corvuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus tries a head kick but it misses.
Aquila Corvus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aquila Corvus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aquila Corvus takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Lucassen's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucassen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aquila Corvus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Aquila Corvus misses.
Lucassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aquila Corvus throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucassen 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 Aquila Corvus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aquila Corvus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Aquila Corvus ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aquila Corvus.
Lucassen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lucassen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucassen connects with a body shot.
Aquila Corvus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
A left and a right from Lucassen both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.
Lucassen scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Aquila Corvus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucassen swinging wildly here.
Aquila Corvus misses the shot to the body.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
Aquila Corvus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen lands an overhand right.
Lucassen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aquila Corvus at a distance.
Aquila Corvus tries to move into range but Lucassen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aquila Corvus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen misses with a straight right.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Aquila Corvus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

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 Arjen Lucassen.
Well Lucassen 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Syn 636 Jones vs Mahmoud IV
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Davidyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucassen 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidyan.
Nice cross by Davidyan.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Davidyan.
Lucassen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Lucassen swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davidyan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Davidyan throws out a leg kick but Lucassen moves out of range and Davidyan only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davidyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davidyan looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Davidyan 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.#T1#
Davidyan throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
Davidyan checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davidyan, as that shot connected.
Davidyan lands a jab to the nose.
Lucassen lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidyan.
Davidyan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Davidyan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davidyan thows a body kick. Lucassen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lucassen slips under a jab.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidyan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucassen's head backwards.
Davidyan misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davidyan.#T2#
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Davidyan instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucassen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucassen.
A short left from Lucassen.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lucassen fails to land.
Lucassen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucassen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucassen misses with some punches.
Lucassen working aggressively here.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidyan misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Davidyan.
Lucassen swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a left hand. #T3#
Davidyan lands a shot to the body.
Lucassen lands an uppercut.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Lucassen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Davidyan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidyan.
Davidyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucassen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Davidyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lucassen.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Davidyan breaks the clinch.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Lucassen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidyan swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Davidyan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Davidyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davidyan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lucassen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lucassen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Lucassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davidyan looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lucassen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davidyan blocks a jab.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Davidyan scores with a head kick. Lucassen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Davidyan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lucassen on the side of the head.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lucassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidyan moves away.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davidyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Lucassen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lucassen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davidyan on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lucassen throws a leg kick which misses Davidyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Davidyan tries to avoid it.
Davidyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Davidyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Lucassen moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidyan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davidyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lucassen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davidyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Davidyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidyan punishes Lucassen's body with a nice straight punch.
Davidyan scores with a jab.
Davidyan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Davidyan lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Davidyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lucassen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucassen scores with a one two! Davidyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Davidyan throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan misses with a hook
and Lucassen counters with a huge left! Davidyan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lucassen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Davidyan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lucassen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
After winning the bout, Arjen Lucassen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 633 Boagrius vs Slice
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Khadan throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucassen. Khadan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadan slips a jab from Lucassen.
Khadan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lucassen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lucassen throws a solid leg kick but Khadan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lucassen.
Khadan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Khadan.
Khadan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Lucassen jabs Khadan right on the nose. Khadan blinks but takes it well.
Khadan misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen throws a series of punches but Khadan moves out of range.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Khadan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Lucassen's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucassen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Lucassen misses with a hook to the body
and Khadan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khadan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucassen! But no joy.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen blocks a jab.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Khadan.
Khadan scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Khadan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lucassen to the mat! Lucassen manages to get full guard.
Lucassen wants to stand up but Khadan is controlling him.
Khadan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucassen wants to stand but Khadan is controlling the position. #T2#
Lucassen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khadan controls the pace.
Khadan prevents Lucassen from getting back to his feet.
Khadan wants to pass the guard but Lucassen is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadan moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Khadan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Lucassen. Beautiful body shot.
Khadan 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!
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Khadan throws a series of punches but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucassen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Khadan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Khadan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khadan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucassen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadan digs a good body shot into Lucassen's ribs.
Lucassen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadan.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Khadan.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khadan at a distance.
Lucassen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Khadan.
Lucassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khadan.
Khadan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khadan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Lucassen scores with a hook.
Khadan slips a jab from Lucassen.
An attempted straight right counter from Khadan misses the target.
Khadan throws a big shot that misses.
Lucassen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Lucassen.
Lucassen slips under a jab.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Khadan moved out of range.
Khadan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lucassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadan misses the shot to the body.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lucassen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khadan has time to react.
Khadan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
Khadan throws a big shot that misses.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arjen Lucassen 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#
Khadan blocks a head kick by Lucassen.
Lucassen connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucassen throws a right hand that misses
letting Khadan counter with a right hand.
Khadan tries a low kick but Lucassen avoids it.
Khadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lucassen catches Khadan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lucassen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucassen throws a leg kick which misses Khadan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khadan tries to avoid it.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Khadan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucassen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucassen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khadan on the side of the head.
Lucassen tries to land a leg kick but Khadan saw it coming and moves away.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut.
Lucassen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucassen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Lucassen.#T1#
Khadan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Khadan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lucassen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Khadan moves away and avoids it.
Lucassen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khadan throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Khadan connects with a crisp jab.
Khadan swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen cracks a nice hook into Khadan's ribs.
Khadan cracks Lucassen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khadan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Lucassen lands.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Khadan ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Lucassen.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucassen enables Khadan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucassen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Khadan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadan won't allow Lucassen to get back to his feet.
Khadan trying to control but Lucassen is working from the bottom.
Khadan looking to pass the guard.
Khadan is working hard here to advance position.
Khadan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucassen keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lucassen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khadan feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Khadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucassen throws out the jab.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Khadan.#CL#
Khadan has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Lucassen.
Khadan tries to score a body lock takedown but Lucassen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Lucassen.
Lucassen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khadan misses with the head strike.
Lucassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucassen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadan presses Lucassen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan.
Khadan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadan working aggressively here. #T4#
Good body shot from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lucassen fails to land.
Lucassen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lucassen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucassen lands with a right to the head.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Lucassen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
Khadan tries to work over Lucassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucassen lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen lands an uppercut.
Lucassen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lucassen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucassen.
Lucassen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Lucassen 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucassen connects with a solid leg kick.
Khadan tries to land a front kick but Lucassen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses
and Khadan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lucassen misses the jab.
Lucassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucassen misses with a two punch combination.
Khadan lands a nice hook to Lucassen's body. Lucassen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khadan throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khadan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucassen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khadan circles away quickly and effectively.
Khadan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Odchigin Khadan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
Khadan throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Khadan slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Khadan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khadan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khadan throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
A jab from Lucassen finds it's way through Khadan's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
Lucassen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khadan misses the shot to the body.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
Lucassen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucassen catches Khadan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khadan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Lucassen jabs Khadan right on the nose. Khadan blinks but takes it well.
Lucassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Khadan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucassen scores with a decent looking hook.
Lucassen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khadan misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lucassen.
Lucassen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khadan jabs at Lucassen's body.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Khadan.
A clash of legs there as Lucassen blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Khadan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucassen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khadan walks into a jab.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucassen! But no joy.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Khadan throws out a powerful jab.
Khadan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lucassen as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucassen scores with the left hand. Khadan knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucassen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Khadan misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khadan.
Nice defenses there by Khadan.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khadan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen punishes Khadan's body with a nice straight punch.
Lucassen checks the leg kick.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Khadan ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Khadan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucassen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Lucassen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khadan doesn't seem phased though.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khadan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khadan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Khadan tries to land a leg kick but Lucassen saw it coming and moves away.
Khadan misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Lucassen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lucassen.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucassen works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadan misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadan slips a jab from Lucassen.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Khadan throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khadan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Lucassen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lucassen 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 626 Wearmouth vs Diggs II
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
Declan misses with a kick to the body
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lucassen.
Lucassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lucassen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Declan.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range and Declan settles back down.
Declan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Declan instigates a clinch.
Lucassen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucassen controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Declan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Declan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen scores with a shot to the side of Declan's head.
Lucassen has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Lucassen blocking some punches. #T1#
Declan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucassen's efforts to push away.#BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Declan throws a shot to the body.
Declan lands a front kick.
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and Declan counters with an outside leg kick.
Declan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucassen.
Sloppy strikes from Declan. Those never looked like landing.
Declan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lucassen throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Declan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Declan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#ES2#
Lucassen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lucassen. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
Declan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Declan throws a head kick but Lucassen moves out of range.
It seemed like Lucassen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucassen takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Declan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Declan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Lucassen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him. #CL#
Lucassen tries to keep at a distance but Declan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Declan tries to work over Lucassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Lucassen avoids it.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Declan lands a jab to the head.
Declan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucassen circles away.
Lucassen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Declan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lucassen lands with a hook. Declan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Declan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Declan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard.
Lucassen keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Declan won't allow Lucassen to get back to his feet.
Declan is looking to pass into half guard but Lucassen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lucassen is in guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lucassen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucassen checks a low kick from Declan.
Lucassen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucassen is looking for the big counter here.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucassen can do to turn this around?
Lucassen avoids the body shot from Declan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Declan 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 Lucassen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucassen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Declan.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Declan lunges at Lucassen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucassen's hand.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.
Declan moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Declan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Declan fails with the takedown.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lucassen cracks the inside of Declan's front leg. #T2#
Declan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lucassen if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.#CL#
Declan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucassen blocks a head kick by Declan.
Declan cracks Lucassen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Declan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Lucassen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Declan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucassen swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan tries a body shot but Lucassen blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Declan.
Declan tries to work over Lucassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Declan blocking some punches.
Aedan Declan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucassen controls his hands. #BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Declan.
Good shot there by Declan.
Declan punishes Lucassen's body with a nice straight punch.
Declan defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Declan throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Declan clinches up with Lucassen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Lucassen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan scores with a nice right hand.
Declan jabs Lucassen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Declan scores with a hook to the body. Lucassen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucassen avoids the body shot from Declan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aedan Declan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Declan cracks Lucassen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucassen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Declan darts in looking for a takedown but Lucassen gets double underhooks and turns Declan into the cage.
Lucassen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucassen works Declan's body with a nice hook.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Declan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Declan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucassen lands a shot to the body.
Declan lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Declan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucassen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Lucassen down.
Lucassen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Declan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucassen thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Declan thows a body kick. Lucassen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lucassen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucassen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Declan has a takedown stuffed.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lucassen walks into a left hand.
Declan throws a low kick but Lucassen avoids it.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Declan.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Declan is looking to clinch but Lucassen is avoiding it.
Lucassen throws a right hand that misses
letting Declan counter with a right hand. #T3#
Declan misses with a body shot.
Declan scores with a hook.
Declan gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lucassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Declan misses with a body kick. #CL#
Declan drives through and clinches with Lucassen against the cage.
Declan cracks Lucassen with a nice body shot.
Lucassen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Declan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucassen tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Declan.
Declan presses Lucassen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Declan tries a body shot but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan. #T4#
Lucassen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
Lucassen prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan lands a nice uppercut.
Declan misses with a body 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!
Lucassen is trying to break the clinch but Declan is controlling him.#BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lucassen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Declan lands with an uppercut that bounces Lucassen off the cage and back into range.
Aedan Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan is looking for a counter combo.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lucassen 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 fight stays on the outside here - Declan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aedan Declan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Declan, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and Robbins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucassen drops his hands momentarily and Robbins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robbins with a jab.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robbins jabs Lucassen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robbins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Robbins.
Robbins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Lucassen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Robbins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucassen is trying to break free.#T1#
Lucassen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robbins has him pressed against the cage.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
Lucassen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Robbins connects with a jab.
Robbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
As Robbins backs away, Lucassen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lucassen throws an off balance right hand
and Robbins counters with a solid body kick.
Robbins looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Robbins misses its intended target.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Robbins manages to avoid it.
Robbins just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucassen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robbins at a distance.
Robbins misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen throws a right hand that misses
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robbins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Robbins misses with a hook
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Robbins misses with a low kick as Lucassen jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucassen misses the target.
Lucassen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robbins counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Robbins.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Robbins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robbins.
Marty Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Robbins moves into the clinch successfully.
Robbins has Lucassen pressed against the cage, preventing Lucassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Lucassen manages to break the clinch.
Robbins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robbins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbins slips a jab from Lucassen.#T3#
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lucassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robbins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robbins throws a head kick but Lucassen moves out of range.
Robbins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucassen under the eye.
Lucassen throws a body punch but Robbins moves out of range.
Robbins misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucassen is looking to land body kicks.
Lucassen throws a hook but Robbins blocks it.
Robbins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Robbins slips a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen avoids the body shot from Robbins.
Robbins stuns Lucassen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robbins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Lucassen throws a sloppy head kick and Robbins moves out of range easily.
Lucassen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lucassen. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Lucassen misses its intended target.
Robbins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robbins. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Robbins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Robbins closes the distance and pushes Lucassen back into the cage.
Robbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
A short left from Robbins.
Lucassen blocks an elbow strike.
Robbins blocking some punches.
Lucassen working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Robbins. #BC2#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Lucassen walks into a left hand.
Robbins connects with a body shot.
Robbins thows a leg kick but Lucassen checks it
and Lucassen counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbins takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Lucassen blocks a low kick nicely.
Robbins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lucassen back to the cage. Robbins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Lucassen moves out of range as Robbins strikes.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Robbins manages to avoid it.
Robbins connects with a crisp jab.
Robbins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robbins swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robbins throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Robbins.
Robbins tries to clinch up.
Robbins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robbins throws the left hand but Lucassen avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Robbins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robbins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Robbins clinches with his opponent.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Arjen Lucassen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbins pushes off an throws an elbow but Lucassen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robbins throws an elbow that misses.
Lucassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucassen has a couple of punches blocked by Robbins.
Lucassen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucassen is trying to break the clinch but Robbins is controlling him.
Lucassen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucassen is trying to push Robbins away but Robbins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lucassen blocks an elbow strike from Robbins.
Lucassen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robbins throws an elbow that misses.
Robbins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucassen's defenses. #BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
It looked like Lucassen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robbins.#T3#
Robbins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucassen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lucassen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lucassen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robbins on the side of the head. #CL2#
Robbins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robbins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robbins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marty Robbins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robbins misses with the head strike.
Robbins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robbins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robbins connects with a body shot that sends Lucassen's belly button to the back.
Robbins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Robbins.
Lucassen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robbins just manages to avoid it.
Marty Robbins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Robbins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robbins avoids the body shot from Lucassen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen scores with a decent looking hook.
Robbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucassen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Robbins pushes Lucassen up against the cage in a clinch.
Robbins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucassen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robbins's elbow.
Lucassen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robbins lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robbins throws a leg kick which misses Lucassen's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucassen tries to avoid it.
Robbins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Robbins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robbins misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lucassen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Robbins.
Robbins swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robbins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucassen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucassen lunges at Robbins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robbins's hand.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Robbins has closed the distance and engaged Lucassen in a clinch. #BC2#
Robbins breaks from the clinch.
Lucassen takes a swing at Robbins's ribcage but misses.
Robbins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robbins scores with a body shot.
Robbins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucassen will feel that in the morning.
Robbins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robbins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robbins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robbins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucassen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robbins is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Robbins connects with a right hand. Lucassen shakes it off.
Robbins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lucassen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucassen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbins.
Robbins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Lucassen drops his hands momentarily and Robbins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Robbins lands a high kick!
Lucassen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robbins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucassen thinking.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick from Robbins.
Robbins connects with a body shot that sends Lucassen's belly button to the back.
Lucassen looks to throw the jab but Robbins is out of range.
Robbins throws a head kick that Lucassen semi-blocks.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbins throws a leg kick but Lucassen moved away.
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robbins cracks Lucassen with an open hand slap.#T4#
Robbins tries to clinch up.
Lucassen moves forwards but Robbins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lucassen throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
That has opened up Marty Robbins's cut even more.
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!
Robbins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robbins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marty Robbins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbins lands a jab-cross combination.
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Robbins.
Robbins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Robbins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robbins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 617 Pulkkinen vs Tsoko
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Bogard.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.
Lucassen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bogard's calf.
Lucassen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogard 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 Lucassen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucassen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogard cracks Lucassen with a good jab.
Bogard takes one to the chin there.
Bogard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bogard throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Lucassen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogard's head.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard.
Bogard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucassen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lucassen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bogard on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lucassen. #T1#
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Lucassen is looking to clinch but Bogard is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Bogard misses its intended target.
Bogard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucassen jabs at Bogard's body.
Bogard takes one on the button.
Bogard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a leg kick that knocks Bogard off balance momentarily.
Lucassen 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.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Lucassen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lucassen misses with a body shot.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Lucassen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucassen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Lucassen clobbers Bogard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Lucassen.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Lucassen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lucassen throws a leg kick but Bogard moved away.
Lucassen scores with a shot to the body.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bogard walks into a straight right hand from Lucassen.
Lucassen clobbers Bogard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bogard.#T3#
Lucassen takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Bogard throws out a counter right but Lucassen avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen checks a leg kick.
Lucassen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogard's hands.
Lucassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogard tries a quick counter leg kick but Lucassen is wise to it.
Lucassen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lucassen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lucassen ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Bogard swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen misses with a head kick.
Lucassen checks a leg kick nicely.
Bogard blocks a jab.
Bogard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Bogard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Lucassen misses
and Bogard counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucassen will feel that in the morning.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bogard misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen misses with a hook
and Bogard counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Bogard moved out of range.
Bogard misses with a straight left.
Lucassen checks a leg kick nicely.
Bogard throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Bogard slips under a jab from Lucassen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lucassen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen looks to land a combination but Bogard avoids it well.
A nice side step and Bogard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bogard throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogard 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.

Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bogard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Lucassen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bogard dodges the punch combination from Lucassen.
It seemed like Bogard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lucassen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bogard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucassen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arjen Lucassen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucassen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucassen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogard should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen throws a body kick that misses
and Bogard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bogard staying out of range there.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen misses with a hook
and Bogard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A jab from Lucassen does it's job there.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Bogard moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen tries to land a leg kick but Bogard saw it coming and moves away.
Lucassen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bogard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Lucassen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucassen.
Lucassen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lucassen is looking to land body kicks.
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Bogard throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Bogard misses.
Lucassen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucassen lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
It seemed like Bogard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucassen swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucassen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogard can do to turn this around?
Lucassen tries to bum rush Bogard with a series of wild strikes but Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bogard slips under a jab.
Lucassen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lucassen. #CL#
Lucassen gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bogard.
Bogard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucassen up against the cage.
Lucassen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucassen prevents a body shot from Bogard. #T3#
Bogard leaning against his opponent.
Bogard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucassen up against the cage.
Bogard pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Bogard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lucassen wants to clinch.
Bogard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucassen needs to keep his hands up - Bogard had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bogard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogard slips a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a hook
and Bogard counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogard fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Lucassen. Those never looked like landing.
Lucassen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogard circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucassen walks into a stiff left hand from Bogard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucassen.
A left lands for Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogard counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod.
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#
Lucassen misses with a double jab.
Lucassen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogard! But no joy.#CL#
Lucassen rushes Bogard and presses him up against the cage.
Lucassen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogard lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogard.
Lucassen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Lucassen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bogard breaks the clinch.
Lucassen throws an overhand right that lands on Bogard's shoulder, as Bogard tries to avoid the shot.
Bogard throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Lucassen throws a good cross that connects.
Lucassen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Lucassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogard.
Nice shot by Bogard.
Lucassen lands a really nice looking cross but Bogard seems unphased.
Lucassen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucassen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bogard backs up against the cage.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses the jab.
Lucassen backing away here, and Bogard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucassen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogard is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bogard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from Lucassen.
Bogard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lucassen tries to clinch up.
Lucassen swings widly with a right hand
and Bogard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Bogard ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bogard.
Lucassen swings for the body but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard lands with a straight right. Lucassen didn't see that one coming.
Lucassen misses with a left hand
and Bogard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucassen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogard jabs at Lucassen's body.
Bogard blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lucassen, as that shot connected.
Bogard misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Bogard misses the jab.
Bogard looks to land a right hand but Lucassen moved out of range.
Bogard checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Lucassen misses its intended target.
Lucassen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Lucassen moves into the clinch successfully.
Bogard stalling the fight.
Bogard stalling in the clinch but Lucassen improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogard.
Bogard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lucassen is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Bogard.
Lucassen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogard throws a right hand that misses
and Lucassen counters with a nice body shot.
Lucassen cracks Bogard with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucassen, right into the meat.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucassen throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
Lucassen wants to clinch
and Bogard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucassen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bogard. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Lucassen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lucassen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen 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.
Terry Bogard spoke after the fight, saying 'No excuses, you learn more from loses than you do from wins. Cheers!'.

Event: Syn 611 Slice vs St. Georges
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Jim.
Jim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lucassen defends it well.
Jim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jim slips a jab from Lucassen.
Jim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lucassen defends it well.
We've been informed that Jim 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.
Jim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jim.
Lucassen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucassen 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.
Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jim.
Jim throws a body shot but no joy.
Jim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jim scores with a body shot.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Jim moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Jim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jim.#TD2#
Jim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lucassen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jim.
Jim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucassen wants to stand but Jim is controlling the position.
Jim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucassen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jim is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Lucassen wants to stand up but Jim is controlling him.
Lucassen is looking to stand back up but Jim counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lucassen.
Jim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucassen keeps working.
Lucassen wants to get back to his feet.
Jim is trying to control. Lucassen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Lucassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Lucassen. No joy for Jim on that attempt.
Lucassen moves out of range of the strikes.
Taiga Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Lucassen does it's job there.
Jim on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Jim is rocked!
Jim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jim is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucassen finish him?
Jim throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jim there.
Jim seems to have recovered his senses.
Jim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lucassen defends it nicely.
Arjen Lucassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Jim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD#
Lucassen lands a big right hand that sends Jim crashing to the mat! Lucassen stays standing though and waves Jim back to his feet!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen takes one to the chin there.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Jim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucassen misses with a left hand
and Jim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jim moves out of range as Lucassen strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jim! But no joy.
Jim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucassen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Jim.
Jim looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jim sizes up Lucassen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Lucassen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucassen misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taiga Jim 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#
Lucassen misses with a shot to the body
and Jim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucassen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Jim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lucassen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucassen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Jim seems content to control.
Jim stops Lucassen from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lucassen tries to kick Jim off but Jim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Lucassen is refusing to be controlled, as Jim sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jim connects with a jab.
Jim fails with the takedown.
Jim misses with a takedown
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jim swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Lucassen counters with a nice right hand that sends Jim toppling to the canvas! Jim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lucassen finish him?!
Jim slips a jab from Lucassen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Jim.
Jim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Jim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Lucassen staying out of range there.
Lucassen throws a big counter combination but Jim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jim misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Lucassen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jim! Lucassen lets Jim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jim misses with a looping left.
Jim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucassen enables Jim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucassen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jim is stalling in the full guard.
Taiga Jim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucassen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Jim scoring with some ground and pound.
Jim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lucassen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jim is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jim catches Lucassen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jim's corner calls for a 1-2. Jim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucassen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Jim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jim scores with a one two! Lucassen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jim connects with a body shot that sends Lucassen's belly button to the back.
Jim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Lucassen lands a big head kick that sends Jim tumbling to the mat! Lucassen takes a step backwards and waves Jim back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lucassen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and Jim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucassen thinking.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Jim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lucassen's half guard.#ES#
Lucassen kicks Jim off and gets back to his feet.
Arjen Lucassen is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jim is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch lands to the side of Lucassen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Jim coming out on top.
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 Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Jim drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lucassen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jim has a couple of punches blocked by Lucassen.
Jim can't find room to land a body shot as Lucassen controls the action. #BC#
Lucassen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim shoots in looking for a takedown. Lucassen tries to sprawl out of it but Jim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lucassen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucassen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lucassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Jim manages to avoid it.
Lucassen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jim misses with an uppercut
and Lucassen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jim lands a really nice looking cross but Lucassen seems unphased.
Jim thuds his right hand into Lucassen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jim to score with a decent uppercut.
Jim misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucassen digs a good body shot into Jim's ribs.#TD2#
Lucassen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Lucassen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jim is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lucassen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Lucassen gets caught flat footed, as Jim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Jim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jim trying to control but Lucassen is working from the bottom.
Jim wants to pass the guard but Lucassen is keeping the position.
Jim throwing strikes but missing.
Jim stops Lucassen from standing up. #T3##ES#
Lucassen pushes Jim off and gets back to his feet.
Jim thuds a left hand into Lucassen's body.
Lucassen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucassen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arjen Lucassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Jim misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen takes one to the side of the head.
Jim misses with a right hand
and Jim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jim looks to land a combination but Lucassen avoids it well. #T4#
Lucassen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jim throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Lucassen counters with a nice right hand that sends Jim toppling to the canvas! Jim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lucassen finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jim slips a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jim drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lucassen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jim's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
In his post fight interview, Arjen Lucassen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 605
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Lucassen ducks under a wild hook from Morueco.
Lucassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morueco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morueco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morueco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucassen's head backwards.
Morueco swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Morueco 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.
Morueco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucassen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morueco. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morueco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucassen throws out the jab.
Morueco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morueco shoots in looking for a takedown. Lucassen tries to sprawl out of it but Morueco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lucassen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morueco moves out of the way of the counter high kick from Lucassen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Morueco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Morueco avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Nice takedown defense from Lucassen. No joy for Morueco on that attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Morueco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morueco.
Lucassen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Morueco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Morueco does no damage. #CL#
Morueco moves into the clinch.
Morueco doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Lucassen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jorge Morueco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morueco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucassen punishes Morueco's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Morueco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucassen is trying to stand back up but Morueco is controlling him #SUB#
Morueco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucassen is just riding it out for now. Morueco eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Morueco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Morueco seems to be working for a kimura but Lucassen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Morueco seems to be looking for submissions.
Morueco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Morueco seems to be working for a kimura but Lucassen defends the submission attempt.
Morueco stops Lucassen from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Morueco is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lucassen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lucassen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU2#
Lucassen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Morueco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Morueco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Morueco slips the punch.
Lucassen stuffs the takedown.
Morueco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morueco tries to clinch
and Lucassen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morueco throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morueco.
Lucassen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morueco under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lucassen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Morueco has been cut.
Morueco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucassen will feel that in the morning.
Lucassen lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Morueco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morueco.
Morueco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucassen.
Morueco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Lucassen as Morueco shoots in.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Morueco avoids it with no problem.
Morueco throws a leg kick but Lucassen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Morueco scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Morueco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Morueco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lucassen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morueco has Lucassen in his guard.#REVB#
Lucassen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morueco's guard.#T1##SUB#
Morueco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lucassen stacks Morueco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lucassen!#SU2#
Lucassen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Morueco moves out of range as Lucassen strikes.
Morueco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Morueco catches Lucassen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Morueco cracks Lucassen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lucassen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Morueco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morueco.
Morueco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lucassen's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morueco throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucassen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morueco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucassen counters with a big right hand! Oh Morueco is in trouble here! Lucassen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2018

#R1#
Lucassen lands a head shot.
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaczmarek misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaczmarek.
Lucassen throws a hook but Kaczmarek avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Lucassen there.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen takes a swing at Kaczmarek's ribcage but misses.
Kaczmarek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a body shot.
Kaczmarek slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Kaczmarek misses its intended target.
Kaczmarek 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.
Kaczmarek misses with a body shot.
Lucassen throws a jab when Kaczmarek was well out of range.
Lucassen with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Lucassen 's head but he takes it 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!
Kaczmarek misses with a low kick.
Lucassen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaczmarek throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Lucassen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaczmarek.#T1#
Kaczmarek blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Kaczmarek misses.
Kaczmarek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaczmarek doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaczmarek walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kaczmarek.
Lucassen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaczmarek throws the left hand but Lucassen avoids the punch easily.
Kaczmarek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucassen's calf.
Kaczmarek throws a front kick aimed at Lucassen's knee but Lucassen avoids it well.
Kaczmarek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaczmarek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaczmarek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen. #T2#
Kaczmarek missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaczmarek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaczmarek fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaczmarek manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kaczmarek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Lucassen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaczmarek.
Lucassen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Kaczmarek misses.
Kaczmarek throws a right and a left that Lucassen avoids nicely.
Kaczmarek tries to bum rush Lucassen with a series of wild strikes but Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Kaczmarek moved out of range nicely.
Kaczmarek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.
Kaczmarek misses with a low kick.
Lucassen lands a jab to the nose.
Lucassen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaczmarek misses with a low kick. #T3#
Good exchange - Lucassen coming out on top.
Lucassen lands with a shot to the body.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaczmarek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaczmarek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen.
Kaczmarek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucassen's head backwards.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucassen scores with a three punch combo!
Lucassen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucassen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaczmarek.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucassen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaczmarek cracks the inside of Lucassen's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaczmarek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Kaczmarek moved out of range nicely.
Kaczmarek throws an off balance right hand
and Lucassen counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lucassen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lucassen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek drops his hands momentarily and Lucassen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaczmarek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucassen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaczmarek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaczmarek lands a right hook to the body.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaczmarek connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucassen throws out a powerful jab.
Lucassen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucassen sizes up Kaczmarek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lucassen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kaczmarek scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Lucassen is rocked!
Kaczmarek pounces like a tiger and cracks Lucassen with a vicious hook! Lucassen is down but not out! Kaczmarek follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). TJ Kaczmarek!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017

#R1#
Baird misses with a left hand
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Macadam Baird has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lucassen, as that shot connected.
Lucassen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucassen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baird has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baird there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Baird is rocked!
Baird swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a big left hand that crumples Baird! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Lucassen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boo.
Jo Boo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Boo moves away and avoids it.
Boo wants to clinch
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lucassen. No joy for Boo on that attempt.
Boo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen.
Boo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Boo ducks down to avoid it.
Boo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lucassen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arjen Lucassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Boo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucassen. #T1#
Boo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Boo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lucassen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucassen wants to sweep here but Boo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Boo has gone for a leg lock! Lucassen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boo's guard.#REVR#
Lucassen wants to stand but Boo is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Lucassen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boo controls Lucassen momentarily but Lucassen frees himself. #SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucassen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boo is retaining full guard.
Lucassen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucassen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Boo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucassen stopping the sweep attempt from Boo.#SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lucassen is pushing down on Boo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucassen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lucassen content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boo with a poor takedown
and Lucassen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucassen lands a head shot.
Lucassen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucassen avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lucassen there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boo throws a right and a left that Lucassen avoids nicely.
Arjen Lucassen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Boo saw that one coming.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boo shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Boo shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucassen's guard.
Lucassen controlling the position.
Boo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Boo has gone for a leg lock! Lucassen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boo's guard.#REVR#
Boo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen 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.
Boo keeping full guard, as Lucassen tries to pass. #T1#
Lucassen stays in close to Boo's body and controls the position.
Lucassen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boo is retaining full guard.
Lucassen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lucassen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lucassen has managed to get both his arms back between Boo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lucassen defends well.#SUB2#
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucassen is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucassen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Further stalling from Lucassen.#SUB2#
Boo looking for a guillotine here but Lucassen defends easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boo looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boo tries to clinch
enabling Lucassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Boo misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Boo tries to land a body kick
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucassen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucassen defends well and Boo ends up having to push Lucassen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucassen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucassen is looking to counter punch.
Lucassen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boo can do to turn this around?
Boo doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Lucassen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boo! Lucassen lets Boo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Boo is rocked!
Arjen Lucassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Boo 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!
Boo throws a lazy body kick
and Lucassen counters with a huge right that knocks Boo out cold! Lucassen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Lucassen!

Event: RFL 26: Seery vs Szczesny 2
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Lucassen stuffs the takedown.
Lucassen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Lucassen misses its intended target.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucassen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lucassen won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Hoffman swings around for an armbar but Lucassen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoffman 's guard.#T1#
Lucassen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucassen won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucassen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucassen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucassen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucassen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucassen wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Lucassen tries to pass.
Lucassen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hoffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucassen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucassen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucassen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Lucassen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucassen 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.
Hoffman controls Lucassen momentarily but Lucassen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
A jab lands there for Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoffman doesn't seem bothered though.
Lucassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucassen sprawls well. Lucassen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lucassen throws a hook to the side of Hoffman 's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Hoffman ducks down to avoid it.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Hoffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoffman attempts a counter takedown but Lucassen avoids it well and moves away.
Lucassen misses with a body shot.
Lucassen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lucassen cracks Hoffman with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Hoffman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoffman .
Hoffman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lucassen smiles and moves away.
Hoffman tries to clinch up.#T1#
Lucassen throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Hoffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lucassen's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoffman '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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffman 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lucassen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucassen controls Hoffman momentarily but Hoffman frees himself.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Lucassen.
Hoffman postures up in Lucassen's guard and throws a big left but Lucassen blocks it.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucassen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoffman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucassen keeping full guard, as Hoffman tries to pass.
Albert Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucassen has his hands on Hoffman 's head, controlling the position.
Hoffman passes into half guard. #T2#
Hoffman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucassen's head. #SUB#
Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lucassen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lucassen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lucassen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lucassen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hoffman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hoffman tries to buck Lucassen off but Lucassen is having none of it.#T3#
Lucassen wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his arm.
Hoffman struggling a bit here.
Lucassen wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Lucassen wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his arm.
Lucassen is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucassen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Lucassen won't allow Hoffman to pass to mount.
Lucassen keeping control of the position.
Hoffman works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hoffman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lucassen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lucassen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hoffman 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hoffman fails with the takedown
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Lucassen connects with a body shot.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Hoffman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoffman 's head backwards.
Lucassen connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman . Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucassen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lucassen won't be happy with that. #T1#
Lucassen is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Hoffman tries for a kimura but Lucassen is defending well.
Lucassen struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lucassen is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Hoffman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucassen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hoffman swings around for an armbar but Lucassen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoffman 's guard.#SUB#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hoffman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucassen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hoffman working for a triangle but Lucassen defends it easily.
Lucassen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucassen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Lucassen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lucassen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoffman is retaining full guard.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoffman lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Lucassen wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Lucassen controlling from the top position.
Hoffman trying to keep a closed guard but Lucassen is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hoffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucassen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lucassen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hoffman tries to bench press Lucassen off him but Lucassen keeps the position.
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lucassen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arjen Lucassen.
I've got Lucassen 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arjen Lucassen!

Event: RFL 022 Tyyp vs Kriel
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Lockwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucassen cracks a nice hook into Lockwood's ribs.
Lockwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Lucassen throws an off balance right hand
letting Lockwood counter with a right hand.
Lockwood tests Lucassen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lucassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockwood. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen thuds a left hand into Lockwood's body.
Lockwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Dean Lockwood has been cut.
Lockwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lockwood walks into a left hand.
Lucassen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockwood misses the jab.
Lockwood throws a sloppy body shot
and Lucassen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lucassen throws a body punch but Lockwood moves out of range.
Lucassen lands a jab.#T1#
Lockwood misses with a wild body shot.
Lucassen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lockwood.
Lockwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucassen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lockwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Lockwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucassen cracks Lockwood with an open hand slap.
Lucassen drops Lockwood with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lockwood! Lucassen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!

Event: RFL 017 Pate vs Mabogo
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Skinner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters circling a little - Skinner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lucassen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skinner throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Skinner throws a lazy head kick
letting Lucassen counter with a right hand.
Lucassen throws a lazy uppercut
and Skinner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skinner slips a jab from Lucassen.
Skinner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Skinner.
Skinner throws a leg kick
enabling Lucassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Skinner 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!
Skinner misses with a shot to the body
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucassen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Skinner moved out of range nicely.
Skinner lands with a nice body kick.
Skinner throws a head kick that misses
letting Lucassen counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Skinner is rocked!
Skinner misses with a hook to the body
and Lucassen counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Lucassen!

Event: RFL 013 Gatsby vs Pate
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucassen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Noteboom's head backwards.
De Noteboom slips a jab from Lucassen.
De Noteboom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lucassen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lucassen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lucassen!
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Lucassen slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Noteboom wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lucassen tries to improve position but can't.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lucassen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Noteboom. #T1#
De Noteboom working the strikes but Lucassen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lucassen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lucassen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is pressing down on Lucassen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucassen is holding on for now.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Noteboom wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Lucassen dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucassen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lucassen continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Noteboom misses with a head shot. Lucassen uses the momentum to regain guard.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Lucassen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A big left from Lucassen misses.
De Noteboom defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Noteboom tries to clinch up but Lucassen circles away and keeps his distance.
De Noteboom throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
De Noteboom scores with a nice head shot.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
De Noteboom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucassen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Noteboom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Lucassen scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
De Noteboom is rocked!#T4#
De Noteboom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucassen finish him?
Lucassen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks De Noteboom right on the button. De Noteboom goes down! Lucassen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lucassen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2017

#R1#
Campos moves out of range as Lucassen strikes.
Campos throwing a counter right hand but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Campos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lucassen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Campos has been cut.
Lucassen throws a hook but Campos avoids it easily.
Campos throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily.
Campos closes the distance but Lucassen moves to the side
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Campos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lucassen counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Lucassen as he connects with a hook.
Lucassen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lucassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campos thinking.
Lucassen connects with a looping right hand.
Campos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucassen scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campos misses with a hook.
Campos misses with a body punch
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Lucas Campos's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Campos drives through and clinches with Lucassen against the cage.
Campos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campos tries to pull guard but Lucassen holds him up against the cage and eventually Campos drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Lucassen manages to break the clinch.
Campos missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Campos misses with a right hand
letting Lucassen counter with a right hand.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Campos looks to clinch
and Lucassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Campos has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Lucassen counters with a nice right hand that sends Campos toppling to the canvas! Campos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lucassen finish him?!#ROC2#
Campos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Campos! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arjen Lucassen!

Event: ITFL 9.2
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Lucassen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Lucassen was not able to check.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Murray misses.
Murray staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen misses with the combination.
Lucassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Murray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucassen with a body shot.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray feints a counter leg kick.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murray has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lucassen looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range. #CL2#
Murray closes the distance and pushes Lucassen back into the cage.#T2#
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray is working Lucassen over against the cage.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucassen prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucassen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucassen.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lucassen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the body.
Lucassen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucassen's knee momentarily.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Lucassen scores with a nice strike.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Lucassen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucassen throws an off balance right hand
and Murray counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Lucassen was not able to check.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Murray was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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 Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Lucassen walks into a stiff left hand from Murray.
An inside leg kick from Murray misses.
Murray tries to clinch but Lucassen moves out of range.
It looked like Lucassen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murray.
Lucassen throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Lucassen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murray's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Murray is looking to clinch but Lucassen is avoiding it.
Murray cracks Lucassen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Lucassen lands a body shot.
A cross from Lucassen lands.
Murray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lucassen scores with a counter punch that sends Murray to the canvas! Lucassen smells blood - he's punishing Murray with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Murray has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!

Event: G #25JEBE vs KARTER
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Lucassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Misawa is just out of range.
Misawa tries to clinch but Lucassen is having none of it.
Lucassen swats away the attempt to clinch by Misawa.
Misawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Misawa throws a big shot that misses.
Lucassen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucassen looks to throw the jab but Misawa is out of range.
Misawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lucassen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misawa.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Misawa manages to avoid it.#T1#
Misawa wants to clinch.#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and clinches.
Misawa is leaning against Lucassen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Lucassen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
Misawa jabs Lucassen right on the nose. Lucassen blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Lucassen takes a swing at Misawa's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Misawa moves into range and clinches up with Lucassen.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Lucassen avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Misawa. #BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Misawa tries to clinch
and Misawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Lucassen coming out on top.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Misawa walks into a stiff left hand from Lucassen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucassen works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Misawa is rocked!#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Misawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucassen finish him?
Lucassen misses with a body punch
and Misawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Misawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Lucassen thuds a left hand into Misawa's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Misawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Misawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Misawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lucassen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Misawa right on the button. Misawa goes down! Lucassen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lucassen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!

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