Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Wellman Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellman Iv.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakunin throws a hook but Wellman Iv blocks it.
Wellman Iv throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wellman Iv moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wellman Iv works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Wellman Iv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellman Iv misses with a body kick.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wellman Iv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Wellman Iv avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Bakunin 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.
Wellman Iv misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Wellman Iv looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Wellman Iv's shoulder, as Wellman Iv tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Wellman Iv's body.
Bakunin takes a swing at Wellman Iv's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bakunin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wellman Iv gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bakunin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wellman Ivs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wellman Iv clobbers Bakunin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin with a hook.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the body
and Wellman Iv counters with a thumping low kick.
Bakunin throws a right hand that misses
and Wellman Iv counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wellman Iv scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wellman Iv doesn't seem bothered though.
Wellman Iv lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Wellman Iv counters with a straight right hand.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv misses with a low kick. #T2#
Wellman Iv steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Wellman Iv staying out of range there.
Wellman Iv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakunin with a body shot.
Bakunin works Wellman Iv's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
and Wellman Iv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wellman Iv scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bakunin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Wellman Iv moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakunin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakunin misses with a double jab
and Wellman Iv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Wellman Iv connects with an inside leg kick.
Wellman Iv attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Bakunin - just one landing.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab.
Wellman Iv missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Wellman Iv misses its intended target. #T4#
Bakunin misses with a hook. Wellman Iv ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wellman Iv displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Wellman Iv throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin cracks Wellman Iv with a good jab.
Wellman Iv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Wellman Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wellman Iv is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin lands a two punch combo.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping left.
It looked like Bakunin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin walks into a stiff left hand from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wellman Iv has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wellman Iv there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wellman Iv catches Bakunin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakunin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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 Mikhail Bakunin 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#
Jab from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wellman Iv stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with a hook
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wellman Iv throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Wellman Iv throws a low kick, looking for Bakunin's leg but Bakunin calmly moves out of range.
Wellman Iv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the body
and Wellman Iv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellman Iv makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Wellman Iv coming out on top.#T1#
Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv scores with a hook.
Wellman Iv jabs Bakunin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Bakunin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bakunin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wellman Iv under the eye.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shane Wellman Iv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wellman Iv is just out of range.
Wellman Iv connects with a jab.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Bakunin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wellman Iv lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bakunin slips a jab from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wellman Iv circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wellman Iv! But no joy.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Wellman Iv's shoulder, as Wellman Iv tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellman Iv throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Wellman Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wellman Iv circles away quickly and effectively.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellman Iv tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wellman Iv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellman Iv moves away.
Wellman Iv misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
Wellman Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Wellman Iv avoids the punch easily.
Wellman Iv drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Bakunin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakunin swings for the body but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Wellman Iv moves away and avoids it.
Wellman Iv raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bakunin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bakunin misses with the combination.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook to the body
and Bakunin counters with a left and a right that stings Wellman Iv.
Bakunin with a jab.
Wellman Iv darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellman Iv uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bakunin has time to react.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Wellman Iv throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bakunin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakunin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Wellman Iv finds it's way through Bakunin's defenses.
Bakunin clobbers Wellman Iv with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Wellman Iv avoids the punch easily.
Wellman Iv tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wellman Iv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin walks into a left hand.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wellman Iv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Wellman Iv avoids nicely.
Wellman Iv ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wellman Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Wellman Iv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellman Iv lands with a right hand.
Wellman Iv throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Wellman Iv lands a head shot.
Wellman Iv fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Wellman Iv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bakunin takes a swing at Wellman Iv's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Wellman Iv slips the punch.
Wellman Iv moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wellman Iv catches Bakunin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellman Iv. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Wellman Iv ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Wellman Iv avoids it well.
Wellman Iv lands with a good body shot.
Wellman Iv moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wellman Iv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wellman Iv's head.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Wellman Iv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wellman Iv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Wellman Iv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Wellman Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that Wellman Iv also avoids with ease.
Wellman Iv looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Wellman Iv just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin throws a hook but Wellman Iv blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakunin.#T2#
Bakunin works Wellman Iv's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Wellman Iv moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakunin throws out a powerful jab.
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Wellman Iv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wellman Iv avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellman Iv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellman Iv. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wellman Iv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wellman Iv lands a jab to the nose.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Wellman Iv ducks down to avoid it.
Wellman Iv stuns Bakunin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wellman Iv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Good work by Bakunin as he checks the leg kick.
Bakunin missing with a left hand there. Wellman Iv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellman Iv ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellman Iv moves away.
Bakunin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Wellman Iv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellman Iv throws a leg kick but Bakunin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wellman Iv slips a straight right by Bakunin.#T4#
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin cracks Wellman Iv with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Bakunin.
Wellman Iv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Wellman Iv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakunin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wellman Iv missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellman Iv 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.
Jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin drops his hands momentarily and Wellman Iv takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Wellman Iv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wellman Iv throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bakunin 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin 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: HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Wellman Iv throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a shoot takedown. Wellman Iv fights it but they end up in guard.
Kvirkvelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvirkvelia stopping the sweep attempt from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv trying to keep a closed guard but Kvirkvelia is proving a slippery customer.
Wellman Iv being controlled here, momentarily.
Kvirkvelia forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Kvirkvelia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wellman Iv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvirkvelia.
Wellman Iv trying to get back to full guard but Kvirkvelia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kvirkvelia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wellman Iv is squirming around, avoiding Kvirkvelia's attempts to control the action.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Kvirkvelia is having none of it.
Kvirkvelia fails to take his opponent's back.
Wellman Iv is desperately trying to improve his position but Kvirkvelia has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Kvirkvelia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the full mount.
Kvirkvelia cracks Wellman Iv with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kvirkvelia wants to control the pace but Wellman Iv is squirming around nicely.
Wellman Iv tries to hold on but Kvirkvelia postures up.
Wellman Iv can't escape the position. #T4#
Kvirkvelia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kvirkvelia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kvirkvelia throws some wild stikes that Wellman Iv manages to avoid easily.
Kvirkvelia controlling the pace for now.
Wellman Iv tries to control Kvirkvelia's body but Kvirkvelia pushes him off. Wellman Iv squirms to his side and now Kvirkvelia has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Kvirkvelia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wellman Iv throws the left hand but Kvirkvelia avoids the punch easily.
Wellman Iv misses with a wild body shot.
Wellman Iv throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kvirkvelia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wellman Iv slips a jab and a cross from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia cracks the inside of Wellman Iv's front leg.
Kvirkvelia connects with a single shot there.
Kvirkvelia throws a leg kick but Wellman Iv sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kvirkvelia checks a leg kick.
Wellman Iv scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Kvirkvelia connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv lands a slapping body shot.
Kvirkvelia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kvirkvelia misses with a leg kick.
Wellman Iv looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wellman Iv moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wellman Iv misses the target. #T1#
Wellman Iv just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook.
A low kick from Kvirkvelia is predictable there
enabling Wellman Iv to counter with a crisp jab.
Wellman Iv throws out a loose jab but Kvirkvelia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane Wellman Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvirkvelia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wellman Iv swings for the body but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Shane Wellman Iv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellman Iv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wellman Iv thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kvirkvelia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kvirkvelia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wellman Iv takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kvirkvelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wellman Iv can do to turn this around?
Wellman Iv lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellman Iv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range as Wellman Iv throws a body kick.
Kvirkvelia attempts a counter takedown but Wellman Iv avoids it well and moves away.
Wellman Iv throws a leg kick but Kvirkvelia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wellman Iv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kvirkvelia moves away.#T2#
Kvirkvelia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellman Iv takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wellman Iv swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wellman Iv!
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Wellman Iv is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellman Iv is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Wellman Iv's face as Kvirkvelia controls the position.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Kvirkvelia postures up.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Wellman Iv is working from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wellman Iv is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Wellman Iv is looking for a sweep.
Kvirkvelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wellman Iv to see if he's OK.
Wellman Iv tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvirkvelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kvirkvelia is working Wellman Iv over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wellman Iv holds on to Kvirkvelia's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kvirkvelia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellman Iv keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kvirkvelia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wellman Iv is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvirkvelia scores with punches from side control.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Wellman Iv is working away.
A lull in the action here as Kvirkvelia stalls from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Wellman Iv - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kvirkvelia swings for the body but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
Good work by Wellman Iv as he checks the leg kick.
Kvirkvelia avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
Kvirkvelia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wellman Iv is out of range and Kvirkvelia settles back down.
Wellman Iv takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Kvirkvelia slams his shin into Wellman Iv's torso.
Wellman Iv checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Wellman Iv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wellman Iv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wellman Iv connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kvirkvelia tries for a takedown but Wellman Iv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kvirkvelia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kvirkvelia scores with a shot to the body.
Kvirkvelia with a jab.
Kvirkvelia throws a push kick but Wellman Iv slaps the foot to one side.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook to the body
and Wellman Iv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook #TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a single leg into guard. Wellman Iv didn't expect that.
Wellman Iv looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvirkvelia looking to pass the guard.
Kvirkvelia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wellman Iv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levan Kvirkvelia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wellman Iv can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvirkvelia controls the pace.
Kvirkvelia wants to pass the guard but Wellman Iv is keeping the position.
Kvirkvelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kvirkvelia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wellman Iv looks to throw the jab but Kvirkvelia is out of range.
Levan Kvirkvelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellman Iv looks to land a left hand but Kvirkvelia moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellman Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kvirkvelia sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kvirkvelia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wellman Iv did well to prevent Kvirkvelia getting side control.
Kvirkvelia controlling the action here. #T3#
Kvirkvelia is looking to advance position but Wellman Iv won't allow it.
Wellman Iv wants to get back to full guard.
Kvirkvelia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shane Wellman Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kvirkvelia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wellman Iv for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv slaps away a takedown attempt from Kvirkvelia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvirkvelia scores with a punch to the head.
Kvirkvelia staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Kvirkvelia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kvirkvelia, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Kvirkvelia!
A relieved looking Levan Kvirkvelia 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: HFC 101: Trew vs Vatanen
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellman Iv misses the jab.
Bang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wellman Iv sprawls and moves away.
Bang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wellman Iv is looking to control Bang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wellman Iv avoid being mounted?
Bang wants to free his trapped foot but Wellman Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bang lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bang in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Wellman Iv regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellman Iv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wellman Iv keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Wellman Iv.#T2#
Wellman Iv works the jab nicely.#TD#
Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wellman Iv has hold of Bang's hands but Bang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bang throwing shots but Wellman Iv is blocking nicely.
Bang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wellman Iv is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Bang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wellman Iv knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wellman Iv trying to control from the bottom.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellman Iv keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Bang is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wellman Iv moves out of range as Bang throws a body kick.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wellman Iv.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bang tries to land a body kick
and Wellman Iv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang swings for the body but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
Wellman Iv has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bang.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wellman Iv as Bang shoots in.
Bang dives in and grabs Wellman Iv's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wellman Iv pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.
Wellman Iv throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Bang darts in and clinches Wellman Iv up against the cage.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wellman Iv pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bang breaks the clinch.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Shane Wellman Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellman Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Bang 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#
Wellman Iv throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Bang walks into a left hand.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wellman Iv avoids it really well and circles away.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wellman Iv throws out the jab.
Wellman Iv looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.#TD#
Bang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wellman Iv to the mat! Wellman Iv manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Wellman Iv escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Wellman Iv is keeping the position.#T1#
Wellman Iv is looking to sweep but instead, Bang has passed into half guard.
Kelvin Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wellman Iv's thigh. Wellman Iv counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellman Iv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Bang pushes Wellman Iv away with a front kick.#CL#
Bang closes the distance and pushes Wellman Iv back into the cage.
Wellman Iv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bang has him pressed against the cage.
Bang misses with a knee to the head.
Wellman Iv looking to stall.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
Wellman Iv is trying to break the clinch but Bang is controlling him.#BC2#
Wellman Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wellman Iv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wellman Iv is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Bang trying to control the position but Wellman Iv is working away.
Wellman Iv taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bang is chipping away with strikes.
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Bang wants to control but Wellman Iv is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellman Iv keeping his opponent close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Bang dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wellman Iv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wellman Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Wellman Iv moves out of range easily.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wellman Iv tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wellman Iv to the ground. Wellman Iv escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bang.
Bang works to advance to full mount. Wellman Iv defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang with a couple of short strikes.
Bang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bang trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Wellman Iv keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang controlling the pace for now.
Wellman Iv slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kelvin Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang uses his free foot to push down on Wellman Iv's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv tries to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang prevents Wellman Iv from getting the reversal.
Bang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wellman Iv tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bang controlling from mount.
Bang tries to control but Wellman Iv wriggling away.
Bang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wellman Iv tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shane Wellman Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Wellman Iv slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wellman Iv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Bang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bang, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 97:Costa vs Miller
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Northrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wellman Iv.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellman Iv walks into a stiff left hand from Northrop.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
Wellman Iv defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab from Northrop.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown but Wellman Iv shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wellman Iv is looking to slow Northrop down with leg kicks.
A big left from Northrop misses.
Wellman Iv dodges the punch combination from Northrop.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping right.#TD#
Northrop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Northrop is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop throwing shots but Wellman Iv is blocking nicely. #T1#
Wellman Iv keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Northrop wants to free his trapped foot but Wellman Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a kimura but Wellman Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Northrop to get the leverage.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wellman Iv is staying active underneath Northrop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Northrop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wellman Iv is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Northrop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellman Iv is just riding it out for now. Northrop eventually gives up the hold.
Northrop tries to pass to full mount but Wellman Iv defends it.
Northrop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Northrop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Northrop thows a huge punch but Wellman Iv dodges it nicely.
Wellman Iv wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well. #T3#
Northrop trying to control from half guard but Wellman Iv is working away.
Northrop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wellman Iv defending well though.
Wellman Iv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Northrop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Northrop works his way into full mount!
Northrop dominating with strikes here.
Wellman Iv is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wellman Iv is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Northrop punching from mount but Wellman Iv doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Northrop is stalling here but it's allowed Wellman Iv to get half guard.
Northrop wants to pass the guard but Wellman Iv is defending well. #T4#
Wellman Iv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Northrop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Northrop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wellman Iv with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wellman Iv is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Northrop wants to work for an arm triangle but Wellman Iv is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Northrop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop 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#
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Northrop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Northrop tries to clinch but Wellman Iv moves away
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Northrop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Northrop fails with the takedown
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wellman Iv has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Northrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Wellman Iv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Northrop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Northrop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wellman Iv eats them both and turns towards Northrop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellman Iv looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
Wellman Iv connects with a looping right hand.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Northrop throws an overhand right that lands on Wellman Iv's shoulder, as Wellman Iv tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Wellman Iv misses.
Decent striking displayed by Northrop there.
Wellman Iv lands with a shot to the body.
Wellman Iv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Northrop.
Wellman Iv throws a shot to the body.
Northrop stuns Wellman Iv with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Northrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Northrop misses with a straight right.
Wellman Iv tries to move into range but Northrop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wellman Iv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northrop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Wellman Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wellman Iv smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Northrop looks to land a combination but Wellman Iv avoids it well.
Wellman Iv throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Northrop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wellman Iv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Wellman Iv is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Northrop.
Northrop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Northrop throws a series of punches but Wellman Iv avoids them all with ease. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Northrop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Northrop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Northrop stalling away here and it's allowed Wellman Iv to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Northrop pushing down on Wellman Iv's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wellman Iv is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wellman Iv avoid being mounted?
Northrop tries to pass to full mount but Wellman Iv defends it.
Wellman Iv tries to roll over but Northrop keeps him under control.
Northrop scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Northrop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Northrop thows a huge punch but Wellman Iv dodges it nicely.
Northrop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Northrop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wellman Iv wants to get back to full guard.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura but Wellman Iv is defending well.
Northrop lands with a punch from half guard.
Northrop trying to control from half guard but Wellman Iv is working away.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Northrop seems to be looking for submissions.
Wellman Iv avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Northrop.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
Northrop trying to control from half guard but Wellman Iv is working away.
Wellman Iv wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
Wellman Iv regains full guard. Nicely done.
Northrop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wellman Iv throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wellman Iv moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Wellman Iv pushes him off.
Wellman Iv slips a straight right by Northrop.
A head kick by Northrop misses
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellman Iv misses the jab.
Northrop looks to throw the jab but Wellman Iv is out of range.
Wellman Iv circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wellman Iv counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Northrop thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wellman Iv takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Northrop lands with a hook. Wellman Iv tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wellman Iv misses with a wild body shot.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wellman Iv can do to turn this around?
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!
Wellman Iv on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northrop slips under a jab.#T1#
Northrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Northrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Northrop lands with an overhand left.
Northrop misses with a body shot.
Northrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wellman Iv.
A counter left hand to the body from Northrop misses its target.
Wellman Iv throws a jab when Northrop was well out of range.
Northrop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Northrop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Northrop misses.
Wellman Iv looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Northrop cracks Wellman Iv with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Northrop 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 Wellman Iv has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wellman Iv and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Northrop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wellman Iv dodges the punch combination from Northrop.
Wellman Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellman Iv.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Wellman Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane Wellman Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Northrop.
A little jabbing left from Wellman Iv on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wellman Iv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wellman Iv ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Northrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wellman Iv.
Northrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut.
Wellman Iv throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Northrop tries for a takedown but Wellman Iv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wellman Iv takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellman Iv.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northrop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellman Iv pinned against the cage. Wellman Iv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Wellman Iv.
Northrop missing with a left hand there. Wellman Iv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Northrop avoids it easily.#T3#
Northrop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wellman Iv as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Northrop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wellman Iv! But no joy.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv throws an off balance right hand
enabling Northrop to counter with a crisp jab.
Northrop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Northrop dives in for a single leg takedown but Wellman Iv sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wellman Iv cracks Northrop with an open hand slap.
Northrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Northrop misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Wellman Iv catches Northrop right on the button with a cross.
Wellman Iv cracks Northrop with a good jab.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Wellman Iv saw that one coming.#T4#
Wellman Iv ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.
Northrop thuds his right hand into Wellman Iv's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wellman Iv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wellman Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Northrop there.
Wellman Iv walks into a stiff left hand from Northrop.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Northrop lands an overhand right.
Northrop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wellman Iv walks into a stiff left hand from Northrop.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellman Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wellman Iv getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Northrop connects with a right hand. Wellman Iv shakes it off.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Northrop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Northrop has a takedown stuffed.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Northrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellman Iv.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wellman Iv misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wellman Iv loads up on a big right hand but Northrop slips the punch.#TD#
Northrop gets a takedown into half guard.
Northrop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Northrop seems content to control.
Northrop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wellman Iv does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Northrop wants to free his trapped foot but Wellman Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Northrop prevents Wellman Iv from improving his position.#T1#
Northrop wants to pass to mount but Wellman Iv is defending the position.
Wellman Iv avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Northrop.
Northrop trying to control the action but Wellman Iv is working from the bottom.
Wellman Iv is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Northrop scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Northrop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellman Iv is just riding it out for now. Northrop eventually gives up the hold.
Northrop is taking a breather. Wellman Iv says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Northrop is keen to just control but Wellman Iv is a slippery customer.
Wellman Iv trying to control from the bottom.
Northrop frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wellman Iv wants to hold on but Northrop pushes him away.
Northrop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wellman Iv wants to hold on but Northrop pushes him away.
Northrop sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wellman Iv blocking the ground and pound.
The referee warns Wellman Iv that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Northrop working Wellman Iv over with strikes here.
Wellman Iv wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Northrop.
Northrop lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Wellman Iv is rocked!
Northrop lands a big elbow - Wellman Iv is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wellman Iv is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop is the new welterweight champion!
Russell Northrop thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 92:Bailey vs Odori
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Bang slips under a jab from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a body shot.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Wellman Iv. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bang.
Wellman Iv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wellman Iv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Bang darts in and clinches Wellman Iv up against the cage.#BC2#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wellman Iv has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wreckshop in the buildup to the fight.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellman Iv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang throws a head kick but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
Wellman Iv tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.#TD2#
Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellman Iv swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Wellman Iv wants to sweep but no luck.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
Wellman Iv controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself.
Bang throws a big elbow that misses.
Bang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wellman Iv sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bang controlling the position from side mount.
Wellman Iv tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wellman Iv is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bang connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Bang crashes against the mat.
Wellman Iv is trying to work for a sweep but Bang has mounted him!
Bang with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Bang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wellman Iv slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bang is taking a breather. Wellman Iv says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wellman Iv tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wellman Iv avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang.
Well, if Bang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wellman Iv trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
Bang controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellman Iv wants to get back to full guard but Bang has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Bang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Wellman Iv throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang walks into a left hand.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bang blocks a jab.
Wellman Iv swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bang.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Bang connects with a right hand. Wellman Iv shakes it off.
Wellman Iv checks a leg kick.
Wellman Iv misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Bang tries to clinch but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the body.
Wellman Iv lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Bang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shane Wellman Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wellman Iv looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang connects with a solid leg kick.
Wellman Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wellman Iv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Wellman Iv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wellman Iv wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bang.
A quick step to the side and Wellman Iv tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shane Wellman Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Bang.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping left.
Wellman Iv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Bang misses with a head kick.
It looked like Wellman Iv wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellman Iv avoids the head kick by Bang.
Wellman Iv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shane Wellman Iv is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang. #T2#
Wellman Iv drops his hands momentarily and Bang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellman Iv misses with a head kick.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab. Bang acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Wellman Iv loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Wellman Iv, which made it look bad.
Wellman Iv lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellman Iv bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Bang shoots in and drives through. Wellman Iv sprawls well.
Wellman Iv connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellman Iv scores with a sloppy right hand. Bang should have avoided that one.
Wellman Iv connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Wellman Iv is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bang lunges at Wellman Iv with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wellman Iv's hand.
Wellman Iv slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Wellman Iv misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bang counters with a takedown into side control.
Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wellman Iv sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bang wants to control but Wellman Iv is keeping him busy.
Wellman Iv tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Bang postures up.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Bang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wellman Iv will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wellman Iv defending against the ground and pound.
Wellman Iv is looking for a sweep.
Bang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wellman Iv is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kelvin Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Wellman Iv.
Bang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bang looks for a takedown but Wellman Iv sprawls well.
Bang wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Bang coming out on top.
Bang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Wellman Iv misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Wellman Iv throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang throws the kick towards the body but Wellman Iv avoids it.
Wellman Iv ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Wellman Iv pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight right.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Wellman Iv sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shane Wellman Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Bang.
Wellman Iv moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wellman Iv throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv scores with a nice right hand.
Bang goes for a double leg but Wellman Iv avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wellman Iv continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Bang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wellman Iv is being controlled here.
Wellman Iv tries to control but Bang manages to take his 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!
Wellman Iv covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bang scores with punches from the back.
Kelvin Bang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bang missing with strikes.
Bang throwing sloppy strikes.
I would not like to be Wellman Iv right now.
Wellman Iv is really stuck here.
Bang controls the action.#T3##SUB2#
Bang looking to break Wellman Iv's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wellman Iv remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wellman Iv looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bang trying to control momentarily.
Shane Wellman Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wellman Iv trying to control the position but Bang manages to sink in the hooks.
Wellman Iv tries to roll but Bang sticks to his back.
Wellman Iv turns into Bang and is now in his guard.
Wellman Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Wellman Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Bang.
I've got Bang 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Wellman Iv connects with a nice looking jab.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wellman Iv misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel counters with a right hand to the body.
Wellman Iv swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kriel.
Wellman Iv's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wellman Iv's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wellman Iv scores with a decent looking hook.
Kriel moves away from the strike by Wellman Iv. #TD2#
Wellman Iv closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kriel did well to prevent Wellman Iv getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wellman Iv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kriel keeps working.
Kriel is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Still in half guard, Wellman Iv seems content to control.
Kriel wants to improve his position but Wellman Iv is controlling well.
Wellman Iv stalling. #SUB2#
Wellman Iv is working for a kimura but Kriel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wellman Iv. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wellman Iv has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wellman Iv controlling from the full mount.
Wellman Iv wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wellman Iv landing strikes from the mount and Kriel is in trouble!
Kriel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kriel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wellman Iv is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wellman Iv tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kriel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wellman Iv. #T3#
Wellman Iv tries to control but Kriel wriggling away.
Kriel is desperately trying to improve his position but Wellman Iv has a good base and remains in mount.
Wellman Iv misses with a head shot.
Wellman Iv controlling from mount.
Wellman Iv lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kriel hang on?
Wellman Iv looking to control but Kriel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kriel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wellman Iv. #T4#
Kriel is squirming around, avoiding Wellman Iv's attempts to control the action.
Wellman Iv looking to ground and pound but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Wellman Iv looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Wellman Iv jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kriel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kriel and Wellman Iv has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellman Iv trying to control the position but Kriel is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wellman Iv 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#
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kriel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wellman Iv throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
Wellman Iv throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wellman Iv misses with a body shot.
Wellman Iv throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kriel moves forwards but Wellman Iv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wellman Iv stuns Kriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellman Iv.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellman Iv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
Wellman Iv throws out a counter right but Kriel avoids it with no problem.
Wellman Iv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook to the body
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wellman Iv with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch
and Kriel counters with a left and a right that stings Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv wants to clinch but Kriel slips to the side
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Wellman Iv is rocked!
Wellman Iv looks to clinch
and Kriel scores with a counter punch that sends Wellman Iv to the canvas! Kriel smells blood - he's punishing Wellman Iv with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wellman Iv has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GKNY 114 - Knight vs Wills
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Kostaja staying out of range there.
Wellman Iv tries to work over Kostaja's front leg with a kick but Kostaja checks it.
Kostaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wellman Iv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Wellman Iv lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kostaja doesn't seem phased though.
Johannes Kostaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostaja takes a swing at Wellman Iv's ribcage but misses.
Wellman Iv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wellman Iv avoids the body shot from Kostaja.
Kostaja throws a big shot that misses.
Kostaja scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kostaja blocks the low kick.
Kostaja misses with a wild body shot.
Wellman Iv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kostaja with a body shot.
Wellman Iv misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostaja misses with a hook.
Wellman Iv throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Kostaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wellman Iv connects with a right hand. Kostaja shakes it off.
Wellman Iv lands with a right hand. #T1#
Kostaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wellman Iv throws out the jab.
Kostaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellman Iv moves away.
Kostaja's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostaja obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wellman Iv closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kostaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kostaja blocks a jab.
Kostaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wellman Iv throws out the jab.
Kostaja throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kostaja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Wellman Iv throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostaja misses the shot to the body.
Kostaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellman Iv was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostaja.
Wellman Iv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostaja.
Kostaja misses with a shot to the body
and Wellman Iv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kostaja throws a sloppy body shot
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Kostaja is rocked!
Kostaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Kostaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostaja gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Wellman Iv gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Wellman Iv!
Shane Wellman Iv 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: GKNY 109 - Joe vs Ramses XII
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Walnuts scores with a hook.
Walnuts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wellman Iv is able to avoid easily.
Wellman Iv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Wellman Iv blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wellman Iv there.
Wellman Iv works the jab nicely.
Walnuts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walnuts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wellman Iv thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walnuts scores with a nice right hand.
Wellman Iv throws a jab when Walnuts was well out of range.
Walnuts scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the head.
Walnuts moves out of range of the body kick from Wellman Iv.
Walnuts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Walnuts moves into the clinch.
Walnuts is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Walnuts prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Wellman Iv tightens his grip and picks Walnuts up, before dumping him to the ground. Walnuts manages to land in guard.
Wellman Iv seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wellman Iv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walnuts is keeping the position for now.
Walnuts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wellman Iv is controlling him.
Wellman Iv would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellman Iv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wellman Iv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walnuts swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walnuts tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellman Iv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wellman Iv throws a leg kick that misses.
Walnuts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Walnuts moves in looking to clinch but Wellman Iv pushes him off.
Wellman Iv cracks Walnuts with a good jab.
Walnuts misses with a body shot.
Wellman Iv throws a shot from downtown. Walnuts moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wellman Iv.
An inside leg kick from Wellman Iv misses. #CL#
Walnuts darts in and clinches Wellman Iv up against the cage.#BC#
Walnuts manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Walnuts darts in and clinches Wellman Iv up against the cage.
Wellman Iv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Walnuts manages to break the clinch.
Walnuts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellman Iv pinned against the cage. Wellman Iv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Wellman Iv listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wellman Iv misses with a right hand
letting Walnuts counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Walnuts clinches up with Wellman Iv and pushes him back against the cage.
Wellman Iv tries to score a body lock takedown but Walnuts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paul Walnuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv is trying to drag Walnuts to the mat but Walnuts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walnuts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wellman Iv prevents it. #BC#
Walnuts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wellman Iv dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wellman Iv turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walnuts lunges at Wellman Iv with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wellman Iv's hand.
Walnuts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv swings for the body but Walnuts moves out of range.
Walnuts lands a glancing blow to the side of Wellman Iv's head.
Walnuts misses with the combination.
Wellman Iv is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Walnuts misses the target.
Wellman Iv thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Walnuts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wellman Iv's guard.
Wellman Iv seems keen to control Walnuts's posture.#SUB2#
Wellman Iv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walnuts defends it easily.
Walnuts is fighting to break Wellman Iv's control of his arms but Wellman Iv is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Wellman Iv is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wellman Iv pulls Walnuts in close to prevent any damage.
Wellman Iv looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wellman Iv has control of Walnuts's left arm, preventing Walnuts from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Walnuts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wellman Iv lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wellman Iv scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shane Wellman Iv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellman Iv takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walnuts moves forwards but Wellman Iv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walnuts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the body.
Wellman Iv misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walnuts.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping left.
Wellman Iv fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walnuts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellman Iv dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walnuts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wellman Iv connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wellman Iv connects with a right hand. Walnuts shakes it off.
Wellman Iv misses with a left hand
and Walnuts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A jab from Wellman Iv misses.
Walnuts goes for a double leg but Wellman Iv avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wellman Iv continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Wellman Iv throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shane Wellman Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellman Iv misses the jab.
Walnuts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellman Iv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellman Iv scores with a decent looking hook.
Walnuts tries to clinch but Wellman Iv is having none of it.
Wellman Iv on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wellman Iv digs a good body shot into Walnuts's ribs.
Wellman Iv cracks Walnuts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv lands a really nice looking cross but Walnuts seems unphased.
Paul Walnuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Walnuts misses with a double jab.
Walnuts fails with the takedown.
Walnuts throws a body shot but no joy.
Walnuts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wellman Iv stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wellman Iv lands a nice shot that snaps Walnuts's head back.
Walnuts tries to clinch
and Wellman Iv counters with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Walnuts. Those never looked like landing.
Wellman Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walnuts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Walnuts.
Paul Walnuts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walnuts ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Walnuts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wellman Iv cracks Walnuts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walnuts scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wellman Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wellman Iv walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wellman Iv scores with a decent looking hook.
Wellman Iv lands a nice looking body shot.
Walnuts throws a right hand that misses
letting Wellman Iv counter with a right hand.
Wellman Iv listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wellman Iv with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Wellman Iv finds it's way through Walnuts's defenses.
Wellman Iv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walnuts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walnuts blocks a jab.
Walnuts slips under a jab from Wellman Iv.
Walnuts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walnuts misses with an uppercut. Wellman Iv saw that one coming.#T1#
Wellman Iv throws the left hand but Walnuts avoids the punch easily.
Walnuts is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wellman Iv checks a leg kick.
Walnuts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walnuts just misses with a punch to the body.
Walnuts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Wellman Iv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
It looked like Walnuts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wellman Iv lands a really nice looking cross but Walnuts seems unphased.
Wellman Iv is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walnuts.
Walnuts ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv throws a hook to the side of Walnuts's head but Walnuts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walnuts slips a straight right by Wellman Iv.
Walnuts fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wellman Iv just manages to avoid it.
Walnuts throws out a loose jab but Wellman Iv uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walnuts shoots in and drives through. Wellman Iv sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walnuts doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellman Iv circles away.
Walnuts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wellman Iv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walnuts tries to clinch up.
Walnuts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wellman Iv.
Walnuts swinging wildly here.
Wellman Iv looks to land a right hand but Walnuts moved out of range.
Walnuts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellman Iv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wellman Iv scores with the left hand. Walnuts knows he should have avoided that one.
Walnuts lands with a shot to the body.
Wellman Iv clobbers Walnuts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walnuts slips a jab from Wellman Iv.#T3#
Wellman Iv throws a shot from downtown. Walnuts moves away and avoids it.
Walnuts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wellman Iv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walnuts looks to score with a jab to the body but Wellman Iv is just out of range.
Walnuts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellman Iv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellman Iv wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul Walnuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walnuts throws a leg kick that misses.
Walnuts misses with a hook
and Wellman Iv counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walnuts doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellman Iv circles away.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping right.
Wellman Iv lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walnuts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walnuts lands with a shot to the body.
Walnuts throws a looping overhand right but Wellman Iv ducks down to avoid it.
Wellman Iv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wellman Iv throws a head kick that misses.
Walnuts misses with a hook to the body
and Wellman Iv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wellman Iv moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wellman Iv smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wellman Iv, as that shot connected.
Wellman Iv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walnuts.
Walnuts misses with a body shot.
Walnuts tries to clinch there but Wellman Iv circles away.
Good leg kick by Wellman Iv there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Walnuts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wellman Iv!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Wellman Iv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wellman Iv 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Wellman Iv!
Shane Wellman Iv 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: GKNY 103 - Payton vs Ramses
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Neutron moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellman Iv. Neutron does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Wellman Iv misses the target.
Neutron shoots and misses
and Wellman Iv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neutron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellman Iv pinned against the cage. Wellman Iv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab lands there for Neutron.
Wellman Iv connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neutron misses with a takedown
letting Wellman Iv counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Neutron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neutron tests Wellman Iv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neutron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Neutron blocks it.#T1#
Neutron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Neutron is rocked!
Wellman Iv lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Neutron up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Wellman Iv from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Neutron's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Wellman Iv!
In his post fight interview, Shane Wellman Iv started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GKNY 97 - Man vs Khaliev
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Wellman Iv scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Wellman Iv cracks Wayne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wayne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wellman Iv finish him? #ROC2#
Wayne is rocked!
Wellman Iv sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wayne's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wayne's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Wellman Iv!
Shane Wellman Iv 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: GKNY 91 - Castle v Schilling
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Wellman Iv's defenses.
Wellman Iv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wellman Iv closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Wellman Iv was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed misses with a hook
and Wellman Iv counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Wellman Iv is rocked!
Wellman Iv just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wellman Iv.
Reed is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Wellman Iv misses.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wellman Iv has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Wellman Iv's head.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Wellman Iv counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Wellman Iv misses with a looping right.
A combination from Wellman Iv does no damage.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed swinging wildly here.
Wellman Iv lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wellman Iv circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reed misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Reed drops Wellman Iv with a big left hand and mounts him. Wellman Iv is in big trouble!
Oh Wellman Iv is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands a big shot to the head and Wellman Iv winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rickon Reed!
Rickon Reed seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Infinity; Pulveriser
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Wellman Iv falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellman Iv swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw tries to move into range but Wellman Iv moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaw throws a hook but Wellman Iv avoids it easily.
Wellman Iv throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv walks into a jab.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaw misses.
Wellman Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Wellman Iv has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv wants to clinch.
Wellman Iv lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Wellman Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wellman Iv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaw sprawls well. Shaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wellman Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Wellman Iv misses.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
As Wellman Iv backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it all.
Wellman Iv is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Shaw scores with a jab. Wellman Iv acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw catches Wellman Iv with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wellman Iv scores with a punch to the head.
Wellman Iv waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wellman Iv missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellman Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellman Iv dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wellman Iv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Shaw has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Wellman Iv on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wellman Iv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wellman Iv moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wellman Iv misses with the body kick
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
Shaw scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Shaw 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#
Shaw lands the left hand.
Wellman Iv tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chris Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch up.
Wellman Iv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight right.
Wellman Iv fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shane Wellman Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Wellman Iv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Wellman Iv rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wellman Iv lands a head shot.
Wellman Iv fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Wellman Iv misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaw moves out of range as Wellman Iv strikes.
Wellman Iv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Wellman Iv throwing a counter right hand but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.#T2#
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Wellman Iv takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wellman Iv misses with a body kick.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but Wellman Iv ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Wellman Iv misses its target.
Jab by Wellman Iv.
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wellman Iv tries for a takedown but Shaw circles away easily
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Shaw with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Wellman Iv on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv misses with a right hand
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wellman Iv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wellman Iv loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Wellman Iv avoids it with no problem.
Wellman Iv lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wellman Iv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Wellman Iv on that attempt.
Wellman Iv lands with a cross.
Wellman Iv misses with a head kick. #T4#
Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wellman Iv's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv lands a jab.
Wellman Iv closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wellman Iv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wellman Iv might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw moves away
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellman Iv blocks a jab.
Jab from Shaw.
Shaw defending well as Wellman Iv loads up on a big left hand.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Wellman Iv swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wellman Iv swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Wellman Iv takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wellman Iv under the eye.
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Wellman Iv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a combination
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Wellman Iv misses with a body kick.
Wellman Iv wants to clinch
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wellman Iv dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Wellman Iv's head and hops out.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wellman Iv drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw moves away
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Wellman Iv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Chris Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellman Iv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Wellman Iv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Wellman Iv swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wellman Iv on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaw throws a right hand that misses
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wellman Iv misses with a two punch combination.
Wellman Iv throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Wellman Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab.
Shaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellman Iv momentarily.
Wellman Iv misses with a body punch
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Wellman Iv bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wellman Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wellman Iv takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellman Iv momentarily.
Shane Wellman Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw throws the left hand but Wellman Iv avoids the punch easily.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wellman Iv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Nice shot by Shaw.
A jab lands there for Shaw.
Wellman Iv throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Wellman Iv avoids them all with ease.
Wellman Iv misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Infinity: Day of Carnage
Date: Jul 03, 2016

#R1#
Kingston clobbers Wellman Iv with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wellman Iv bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Kingston has been cut.
Wellman Iv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wellman Iv lands a nice looking body shot.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab.
Kingston seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Wellman Iv shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kingston is backing up but Wellman Iv catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kingston covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Wellman Iv Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Wellman Iv!
Shane Wellman Iv decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Infinity: Broken Dreams
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
Badger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badger drops his hands momentarily and Wellman Iv takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Wellman Iv manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Badger on his heels. He'll look to pass Badger's guard now, I'm sure.
Wellman Iv stays in close to Badger's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Wellman Iv thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wellman Iv's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv wants to pass the guard but Badger is keeping the position.
Wellman Iv is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
It looks like Wellman Iv might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wellman Iv throws a big elbow that misses.
Wellman Iv stays in close to Badger's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Wellman Iv drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wellman Iv jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Badger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Badger tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Badger is working an open guard so Wellman Iv takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jack Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wellman Iv slips a jab and a cross from Badger. #CL2#
Wellman Iv clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Badger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wellman Iv uses from the top position.
Wellman Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wellman Iv controlling from the top position. #T3#
Wellman Iv forces his way into half guard.
Wellman Iv is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Wellman Iv stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Badger to get to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Badger fails to land with a series of punches.
Badger throws a series of punches but Wellman Iv avoids them all with ease.
Wellman Iv dodges the punch combination from Badger.
Wellman Iv drops his hands momentarily and Badger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Badger moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Badger misses.
Wellman Iv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badger as he avoids it easily.
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Badger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellman Iv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wellman Iv! #TD2#
Badger gets caught napping as Wellman Iv dives in and scores a takedown. Badger manages to retain guard.
Wellman Iv stopping the sweep attempt from Badger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wellman Iv 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#
Wellman Iv shoots in but Badger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Badger fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Wellman Iv. #TD#
Badger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wellman Iv's guard.#ES2#
Wellman Iv has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Badger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Badger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Badger defending well as Wellman Iv loads up on a big left hand.
Wellman Iv fails with a takedown attempt.
Badger throws a right hand that Wellman Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that Wellman Iv also avoids with ease.#CL#
Badger moves into the clinch successfully.
Wellman Iv has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Badger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Iv.#T1#
Wellman Iv wants a takedown but no success here.
Wellman Iv tries for a takedown but Badger manages to get underhooks.
Wellman Iv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Badger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wellman Iv misses the jab.
A combination from Badger does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Badger.
Badger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Wellman Iv shoots in and bounces Badger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Badger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wellman Iv is controlling him. #T2##ES#
Badger kicks Wellman Iv off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Wellman Iv shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shane Wellman Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wellman Iv performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Wellman Iv's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Badger is trying to stand back up but Wellman Iv is controlling him
Wellman Iv is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Wellman Iv 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Wellman Iv shoots in and bounces Badger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wellman Iv controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Wellman Iv stands up from Badger's guard - Wellman Iv perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Wellman Iv will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Badger walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Badger misses the target.
Wellman Iv with the counter takedown but Badger avoids it easily.
Badger ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Badger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wellman Iv is looking to clinch but Badger is avoiding it.
Badger attempts a counter takedown but Wellman Iv avoids it well and moves away.
Badger dives in and grabs Wellman Iv's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wellman Iv pushes down on Badger's head and hops out.
Wellman Iv shoots in and drives through. Badger sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Badger scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Wellman Iv closes the distance and clinches.
Badger tries to pull guard but Wellman Iv holds him up against the cage and eventually Badger drops back down to his feet.
Wellman Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Badger is defending well.#T1#
Wellman Iv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Iv.
Badger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Badger prevents the takedown attempt.
Badger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Badger is pressed up against the cage. Wellman Iv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Badger down to the mat. Badger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wellman Iv digs a good hook to Badger's body.
Wellman Iv explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Badger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wellman Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD2#
Wellman Iv looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wellman Iv frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wellman Iv looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Wellman Iv gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wellman Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badger misses with the body kick
and Wellman Iv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##TD2#
Wellman Iv throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Badger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wellman Iv is in Badger's guard.
Wellman Iv sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Badger wants to stand and escape but Wellman Iv is having none of it.
Badger wants to control but Wellman Iv passes easily into half guard.
Wellman Iv content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badger tries to kick Wellman Iv off but Wellman Iv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Badger misses with a few strikes there.
Jack Badger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badger leaves Wellman Iv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Badger appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Wellman Iv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wellman Iv 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Wellman Iv!
A less than humble Shane Wellman Iv misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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