Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 43
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra throws a leg kick but Von Lee moved away.
Batra lands with a shot to the body.
Batra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Batra.
Batra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Batra connects with a single shot there.
Batra throws a head kick but Von Lee moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batra.
Batra scores with the left hand. Von Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Lee fails to land the takedown.
Batra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra is looking to counter with a body kick.
Von Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Von Lee eats them both and turns towards Batra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Von Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batra.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Von Lee! #CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batra sprawls well. Batra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Batra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Lee works Batra's body with a nice hook.
Batra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Lee checks a low kick from Batra.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Lee. #CL#
Batra closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Batra gets control of Von Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Batra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Batra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Batra controls Von Lee momentarily but Von Lee frees himself.
Von Lee being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Batra working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batra holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Lee throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batra misses with a left hand
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batra lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.
Von Lee scores with the left hand. Batra knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Lee throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.
Von Lee throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Batra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Lee drops his hands momentarily and Batra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Von Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batra back to the cage. Von Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Batra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Batra swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range.
Batra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Lee clobbers Batra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batra tries to clinch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Batra misses with the combination.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lee can do to turn this around?
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Batra.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Batra tries to counter by clinching up but Von Lee breaks away and moves out of range.
Von Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Lee.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Batra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Batra misses with the body kick
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Batra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Von Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batra.
Von Lee missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batra.
Batra lands with an overhand left.
Batra lands a leg kick that knocks Von Lee off balance momentarily.
Batra tries to land a front kick but Von Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Batra misses with a leg kick.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batra connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Batra throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Batra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Batra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Batra gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Von Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Batra is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Von Lee is controlling Batra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Batra in particular looking to stall.
Von Lee trying to hold on to Batra's head to control him but Batra postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Batra scores with a hook to the body. Von Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Lee throws a push kick but Batra slaps the foot to one side.
Batra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Von Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Batra sprawls well initially but Von Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Batra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Lee is working away from the top position though.
Von Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Von Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Batra kicks Von Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Von Lee checks a low kick from Batra.
A jab from Batra misses.
Von Lee lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Batra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Lee. Von Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Batra.
Decent striking displayed by Batra there.
Batra connects with an inside leg kick.
Batra is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Lee 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 Batra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batra scores with a shot to the body.
Batra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Lee looks to land a combination but Batra avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee jabs Batra right on the nose. Batra blinks but takes it well.
Batra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Lee on the side of the head.
Von Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Lee with the counter takedown but Batra avoids it easily.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Batra rushes Von Lee and presses him up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Von Lee has hold of one of Batra's legs. Batra is fighting the takedown attempt but Von Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Batra pushes Von Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Von Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Von Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Von Lee does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Von Lee.
Von Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Batra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batra lands with a straight right. Von Lee didn't see that one coming.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Batra - that will leave a mark!
Von Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Batra lands with a shot to the body.
Von Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Batra
and Von Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batra misses with a low kick as Von Lee jumps back.
And Von Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Batra pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batra misses with a looping left.
Gobal Batra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee moves out of range as Batra throws a body kick.
Von Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Batra blocks it well.
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Batra.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Gobal Batra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Batra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batra cracks Von Lee with an open hand slap.
Batra keeps Von Lee at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Batra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Batra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Von Lee is looking to take a break and control but Batra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batra is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Lee from advancing to side control.
Von Lee throwing shots but Batra is blocking nicely.
Batra wants to control but Von Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Batra trying to hold on to Von Lee's head to control him but Von Lee postures up.
Batra tries to kick Von Lee off but Von Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Von Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Von Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Lee is keen to just control but Batra is a slippery customer.
Batra trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Batra is defending well.
Batra preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gobal Batra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batra 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Pride FC 39
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Dresden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Lee stuffs the takedown.
Von Lee shoots in for a double leg but Dresden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dresden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dresden has his takedown stuffed
and Von Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Dresden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Lee connects with a body shot that sends Dresden's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dresden counter with a right hand.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Dresden moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Von Lee gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee looks up at the clock and then as Dresden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dresden is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Von Lee.
Dresden sneaks back into half guard.
Dresden tries to roll over but Von Lee keeps him under control.
Von Lee throwing shots but Dresden is blocking nicely.
Von Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Lee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Von Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Lee trying to control from half guard but Dresden is working away. #T2#
Von Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dresden is looking to improve his position.
Von Lee is thwarting Dresden's attempts to control the position.
Von Lee trying to control the action but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Von Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dresden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Lee wants to take a breather but Dresden is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Dresden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dresden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dresden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Von Lee sprawls and moves away.
Dresden lands with a cross.
Von Lee lands with a straight right. Dresden didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Lee.
Von Lee with a jab.
Von Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lakoj Dresden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a hook. Dresden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Von Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dresden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dresden scores with a nice strike.
Dresden stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Lee. Von Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Dresden is looking to counter punch.
Dresden checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Dresden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dresden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Lee shoots and misses
and Dresden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Dresden misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee scores with the left hand. Dresden knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Lee shoots in but Dresden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dresden's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dresden at a distance.
Von Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Dresden tries to sprawl but Von Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Dresden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dresden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Von Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Von Lee moves into full mount!
Von Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dresden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the head.
Von Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dresden hang on?
Von Lee with a couple of short strikes.
Von Lee scoring with strikes but Dresden is staying in there.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Von Lee scoring with strikes but Dresden is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Lee lands a big shot to the head and Dresden winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clifton Von Lee!
An out of breath Clifton Von Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pride FC 35
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Venczel throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Venczel moves out of range as Von Lee strikes.
Von Lee tried to score with a low kick but Venczel checks it.
Von Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venczel. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Von Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Venczel walks into a straight right hand from Von Lee.#CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel thumps Von Lee with a low kick.
Von Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel slips a straight right by Von Lee.
Venczel flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Lee steps away.
Venczel misses with a hook.
Venczel cracks Von Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Venczel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Von Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good work by Von Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Venczel counters with a nice leg kick.
Venczel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Venczel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Von Lee takes a swing at Venczel's ribcage but misses.
Venczel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Von Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Venczel.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venczel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venczel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Venczel.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Venczel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Von Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Von Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Venczel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Von Lee is trying to maintain the position but Venczel is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Venczel 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venczel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Venczel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Venczel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Von Lee tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Lee defending well though.
Venczel is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #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.
Venczel is just content to waste time from the top position. Von Lee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Venczel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venczel looking to pass the guard.
Venczel scoring with some ground and pound.
Venczel preventing the sweep.
Venczel with a nice head shot there.
Von Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Von Lee stands up over Venczel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Venczel misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Venczel moves out of range of the strikes.
Venczel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Venczel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Von Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel throws a sloppy head kick and Von Lee moves out of range easily.
Von Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Venczel off the cage and back into range.
Venczel slips under a jab from Von Lee.#T1#
Venczel moves away from the strike by Von Lee.
Venczel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Lee misses with a leg kick
enabling Venczel to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Venczel.
Von Lee throws a hook but Venczel blocks it.
Von Lee throws a jab when Venczel was well out of range.
Clifton Von Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Venczel throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Venczel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Lee is out of range.
Venczel walks into a straight right hand from Von Lee.
Venczel slips a straight right by Von Lee.
Venczel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Venczel moves away and avoids it.
Venczel throws the kick towards the body but Von Lee avoids it.
Von Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Venczel sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Venczel is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Zsiga Venczel's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Venczel avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Venczel stuns Von Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Venczel missing with knees to the body.
Von Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venczel.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Von Lee.
Venczel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee is trying to drag Venczel to the mat but Venczel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Von Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Venczel.
Venczel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Venczel is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Lee finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Venczel avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
Venczel seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Lee tries to work over Venczel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venczel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venczel lands a nice uppercut.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
Venczel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Lee lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Venczel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Von Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Venczel to the mat. Venczel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Von Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Venczel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venczel! But no joy.
Venczel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venczel swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Venczel off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Von Lee clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venczel.
Venczel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Venczel can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
Von Lee blocks a body shot from Venczel. #T1#
Venczel letting Von Lee take a breather here.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Venczel.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of Venczel's head.
Von Lee tries to stall but Venczel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Von Lee leaning against his opponent.
Venczel misses with a punch on the inside.
Venczel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Von Lee clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Venczel.
Venczel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Venczel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Venczel backwards.
Von Lee blocks a body shot from Venczel.
Zsiga Venczel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Venczel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venczel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Venczel lands with a left to the head.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
Von Lee trying to stall but Venczel improves his position. #TD2#
Venczel wants the takedown. Von Lee is fighting it off but Venczel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Von Lee's guard against the cage.
Venczel throws a strike but Von Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Venczel holds on and takes a little breather.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Venczel punching from the bottom.
Zsiga Venczel has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Von Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Lee won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee is fighting to break Venczel's control of his arms but Venczel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clifton Von Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Von Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Von Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Venczel is looking for a triangle but Von Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Von Lee stays in close to Venczel's body and controls the position.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.
Von Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Lee trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clifton Von Lee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Lee, 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 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Pride FC 29
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Handleman throws a nice looking combination but Von Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee misses with a body shot
and Handleman counters with a straight right hand.
Handleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handleman 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.
Handleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Handleman.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Handleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Handleman's shoulder, as Handleman tries to avoid the shot.
Handleman throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Kelvin Handleman has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Lee fails with the takedown
and Handleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Handleman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Von Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Handleman can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Von Lee swings around for an armbar but Handleman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Von Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Handleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handleman.
Handleman postures up.
Von Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Handleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Handleman stands up over Von Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Handleman won't allow Von Lee to sweep him here.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Handleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Handleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handleman trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Von Lee seems keen to control Handleman's posture.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Handleman controlling him for the moment. #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.
Handleman postures up and lands a big shot to Von Lee's brow.
Von Lee is trying to keep Handleman in close.
Handleman wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
Von Lee trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Handleman drops his hands momentarily and Von Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Handleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Lee doesn't seem phased though.
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 Kelvin Handleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Handleman's cut.
That's time! Handleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Handleman off the cage and back into range.
Von Lee throws a head kick but Handleman moves out of range.
Handleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Handleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Handleman.
Handleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Lee checks it well.
A low kick from Von Lee misses
and Handleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Handleman.
Jab from Von Lee.
Handleman throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Handleman misses the target.
Handleman cracks a nice hook into Von Lee's ribs.
Kelvin Handleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Lee slips a jab and a cross from Handleman.
Handleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
Handleman scores with a jab.
Handleman misses with a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Handleman does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Handleman. Those never looked like landing.
And Von Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Handleman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handleman.#T2#
Handleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handleman counters with a nice body shot.
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 Handleman. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Von Lee enables Handleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Von Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Handleman trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Handleman is really struggling to control Von Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Handleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Handleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Von Lee controlling Handleman's posture.
Handleman trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Handleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Von Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handleman throws a big elbow that misses. #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.
Von Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handleman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Handleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handleman keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Handleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Handleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Handleman misses with a hook to the body
and Handleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Handleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Handleman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handleman.
Handleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Handleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Handleman throws a right and a left that Von Lee avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handleman.
Handleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Handleman throws a right hand that misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Handleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Lee.
Handleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Handleman slips under a jab.
As Von Lee looks to move away, Handleman throws a big counter combo but Von Lee just gets out of the way.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Handleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handleman slips a jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handleman.
Handleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Handleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Handleman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handleman shoots in for a double leg but Von Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Handleman stuffs the takedown.
Von Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handleman.
Handleman jabs Von Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Handleman clobbers Von Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee misses with a hook
and Handleman counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Von Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handleman wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Handleman wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Lee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Von Lee trying to pass the guard but Handleman defending well.
Von Lee wants to control but Handleman is keeping him busy.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handleman taking some punishment here, with Von Lee in his half guard.
Von Lee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Handleman's thigh. Handleman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Handleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Handleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handleman keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handleman has momentary wrist control but Von Lee slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
Kelvin Handleman's cut is getting worse.
Von Lee throwing strikes from guard but Handleman blocks nicely.
Handleman has momentary wrist control but Von Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Lee throwing strikes from guard but Handleman blocks nicely.
Kelvin Handleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clifton Von Lee.
Well Handleman 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Handleman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kelvin Handleman made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Pride FC 25
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Ryan clobbers Von Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan clobbers Von Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Lee throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.#T1#
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Ryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Lee fails with the takedown.
Von Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryan. That one must have hurt.
Ryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Lee's head.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Jimmy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.#T2#
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Lee throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Lee with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Von Lee scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.#T3#
Von Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Von Lee had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
Von Lee stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Von Lee.
Ryan checks a low kick from Von Lee.
Ryan half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Ryan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Von Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan looks to land a body kick but Von Lee moved away.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Lee.
An inside leg kick from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryan defends well and Von Lee ends up having to push Ryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Von Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Von Lee lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Von Lee pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Lee is leaning against Ryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Lee tries for a takedown but Ryan manages to get underhooks.
Jimmy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.
Von Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan cracks Von Lee with a nice body shot.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Lee is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan. #BC#
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Von Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Von Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimmy Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Von Lee misses with a combination
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Von Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Lee has time to react.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Von Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Ryan's guard.#ES#
Ryan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Von Lee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Von Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Von Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryan. Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Ryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan misses with a hook
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Von Lee off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Von Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ryan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ryan's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Von Lee throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Lee.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan with a hook.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ryan throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Von Lee is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride FC 20
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Von Lee slips a jab from Smith.
Von Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Von Lee with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Von Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Von Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Lee also avoids with ease.
Von Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Lee takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a combination. Von Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Lee.
Von Lee connects with the punch.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Von Lee is predictable there
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Von Lee.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Von Lee punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
Von Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Von Lee lands an overhand right.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Lee scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Lee.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Lee.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Von Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Von Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Lee scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Von Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Von Lee misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Von Lee.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Smith digs a good body shot into Von Lee's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Lee.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Lee. Von Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Von Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith connects with a right hand. Von Lee shakes it off.
Smith throws a right hand that Von Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Lee also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Von Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Von Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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 John Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Lee cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Lee with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Von Lee.
Smith connects with the punch.
Von Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith works Von Lee's body with a nice hook.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Von Lee misses with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Lee.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Von Lee cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!#T2#
Nice jab there from Von Lee.
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!
Von Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Von Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Von Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Von Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Lee.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Von Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Von Lee throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Von Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Von Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Lee 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Von Lee.
Smith slips a jab from Von Lee.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee 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#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Von Lee lands a head shot.
Donk. Von Lee catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Von Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Von Lee scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.#T1#
Von Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Lee.
Von Lee stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Von Lee won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Von Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Lee looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Lee!
Von Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Von Lee tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Von Lee throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Von Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.
Von Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Von Lee wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Smith!
John Smith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I will definitely make orphans of your family!'.

Event: Pride FC 14
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Lee.
Fury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fury looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target.
Fury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fury misses with a straight right.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
Fury misses with a straight right.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Fury in the body.
Von Lee blocks the body kick.
Von Lee thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here as Von Lee stalls from top position.
Von Lee misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Fury wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Von Lee throws a strike aimed at the side of Fury's head but Fury avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Von Lee taking a break here but Fury is having none of it and regains half guard.
Von Lee is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.
Von Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Von Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee stops Fury from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Von Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Lee thows a huge punch but Fury dodges it nicely.
Von Lee trying to control from Fury's half guard. Fury has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Von Lee works over Fury with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing that Von Lee has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fury is looking to stand up but Von Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Fury is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Von Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES2#
Fury pushes Von Lee off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Von Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fury sprawls well initially but Von Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Lee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fury is refusing to be controlled, as Von Lee sits in half guard.
Von Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Lee stops Fury from getting back to his feet.
Von Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fury with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Lee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Lee throwing shots but Fury is blocking nicely.
Von Lee trying to control from half guard but Fury is working away. #T4#
Von Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES2#
Fury has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Von Lee is on him like a limpet, forcing Fury back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee blocking some punches.
Fury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
Fury looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury working aggressively here.
Von Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Von Lee.
Von Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fury is defending well.
Von Lee tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Von Lee blocking some punches.
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 Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Von Lee gets the takedown into side control.
Fury is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Von Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Clifton Von Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Lee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ES2#
Fury throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Lee.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Fury. #T1#
Von Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fury throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Von Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fury throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Lee.
Fury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Fury is predictable there #TD#
and Von Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Fury didn't expect that.
Von Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Lee won't allow Fury to get back to his feet.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury is looking to stand up but Von Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Lee lands a couple of digs.
Von Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fury wants to stand but Von Lee is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Lee with a nice head shot there.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury has momentary wrist control but Von Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fury's head.
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Lee prevents Fury from getting back to his feet.
Von Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee prevents Fury from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Von Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Fury's guard.
Fury wants to stand and escape but Von Lee is having none of it.
Von Lee scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Fury is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target. #CL2#
Fury closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fury.
Von Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Lee blocks an uppercut.
Von Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Fury shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Fury.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury working aggressively here.
A short left from Von Lee. #T1#
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fury has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fury can turn it around.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Lee.
Fury throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Von Lee jumps guard and drags Fury to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.
Von Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Fury wants to get up but he can't break Von Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Von Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fury is aware though and is defending well.
Fury wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
Von Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fury's head.
Von Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fury defending well though. #T3#
Fury tries to kick Von Lee off but Von Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Lee trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it.
Von Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fury's head.
Fury blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Lee.
Clifton Von Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fury is trying to stand back up but Von Lee is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Lee lands a nice short elbow.
Von Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fury's head.
Von Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Von Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Von Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Well, if Von Lee 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.
Von Lee thows a huge punch but Fury dodges it nicely.
Von Lee tries to pass to full mount but Fury defends it.
Von Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fury is looking to escape.
Von Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fury's head.
Von Lee working Fury over with strikes.
Fury has hold of Von Lee's hands but Von Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fury blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Lee.
Fury is trying to stand back up but Von Lee is controlling him
Geese Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Lee trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Lee, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Pride FC 8
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Von Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Wylde dips to his left and cracks Von Lee with an uppercut!
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.
Wylde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
The fighters circling - Wylde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wylde.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wylde tries to counter with a clinch but Von Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Wylde looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Wylde.
Von Lee pushes Wylde away with a front kick.
Wylde scores with a body shot.
Wylde misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wylde moves away.
A clash of legs there as Wylde blocks the low kick.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wylde, as that shot connected.
Wylde throws a series of punches but Von Lee avoids them all with ease.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wylde moves away.
Wylde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely.
Wylde walks into a left hand.
Von Lee slips a straight right by Wylde.
Von Lee misses with a straight left.
Wylde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Lee wants to land a leg kick but Wylde is out of range.
Von Lee tries to move into range but Wylde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wylde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lee throws a body punch but Wylde moves out of range.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wylde moves away.
Von Lee throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Wylde counters by clinching up. #T2#
Von Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wylde blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.
Wylde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Wylde misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Von Lee.
Wylde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Wylde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wylde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Wylde.
Wylde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Lee lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Wylde working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Von Lee.
Wylde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wylde scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Von Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wylde.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Von Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Von Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wylde is working Von Lee over against the cage.
Von Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wyldes head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Von Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Wylde gets an underhook and turns Von Lee into the cage.
Von Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wylde prevents it.
Wylde stops a takedown attempt from Von Lee.
Wylde working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Wylde.
Still in the clinch, Wylde scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
Von Lee blocks an uppercut.
Wylde tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Wylde back against the cage.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Wylde backwards.
Wylde digs a right hand underneath Von Lee's ribcage. Von Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wylde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Von Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Wylde 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#
Good shot there by Wylde.
Von Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Wylde scoring well with a low kick there.
Wylde throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Wylde moves out of range as Von Lee strikes.
Wylde throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Wylde misses the shot to the body.
Wylde misses with a double jab.
Von Lee attempts a counter takedown but Wylde avoids it well and moves away.
Wylde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde manages to avoid it.
Wylde lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylde misses with an uppercut.
Wylde looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Wylde throws a leg kick which misses Von Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Lee tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wylde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wylde connects with a crisp jab.
Von Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Wylde misses with a two punch combination.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wylde defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wylde misses with a series of wild punches.
Wylde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
Von Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Wylde tries to sprawl out of it but Von Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wylde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wylde has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Von Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Wylde sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gunnar Wylde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wylde misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Wylde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Nice defenses there by Von Lee.
Von Lee jabs at Wylde's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Von Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Lee throws a series of punches but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wylde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Wylde misses its intended target.
Wylde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wylde throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Wylde blocks a jab.
Wylde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wylde fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Von Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Lee thuds his right hand into Wylde's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wylde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wylde lands with a hook. Von Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Von Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wylde's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Wylde keeps moving.
Von Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wylde is looking to stand up but Von Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wylde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee prevents Wylde from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES2#
Wylde uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Lee - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Wylde.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wylde but Wylde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Von Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wylde 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 Von Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wylde throws out a leg kick but Von Lee moves out of range and Wylde only half commits.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Wylde throws a looping overhand right but Von Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Wylde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee slips a jab and a cross from Wylde.
Wylde misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Von Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wylde!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Wylde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Wylde defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde misses with a hook.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wylde avoids it really well and circles away.
Wylde throws a looping overhand right but Von Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wylde.
Wylde just misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Wylde moves out of range.
Von Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Wylde misses with a two punch combination.
Wylde moves out of range as Von Lee throws a body kick.
Von Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wylde's sensitive parts.
Wylde lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Wylde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Wylde misses with some punches. #TD#
Von Lee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Von Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Von Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wylde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Wylde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wylde wants to stand up but Von Lee is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Lee takes a swing at Wylde's ribcage but misses.
Wylde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wylde leaves Von Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wylde looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range. #TD#
Von Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wylde sprawls well initially but Von Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wylde is trying to stand back up but Von Lee is controlling him
Von Lee wants to take a breather but Wylde is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Von Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wylde tries to kick Von Lee off but Von Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wylde is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Wylde kicks off Von Lee and gets to his feet. #TD#
Von Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wylde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Lee in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wylde is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Von Lee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee asks Von Lee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Von Lee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gunnar Wylde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Lee working the ground and pound.
Wylde wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Wylde is working to avoid the ground and pound but Von Lee connects with a decent elbow.
Von Lee wants to control but Wylde is keeping him busy.
Von Lee is working Wylde over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee is looking to take a break and control but Wylde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Lee advances nicely into full mount.
Von Lee with a couple of short strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
Von Lee lands a heavy elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Wylde!
A relieved looking Gunnar Wylde 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: CEFC 336
Date: Mar 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Von Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Von Lee showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Burgundy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Von Lee staying out of range there.
Von Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burgundy misses with a looping left.
Burgundy walks into a jab.
Burgundy throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burgundy!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee landing strikes.
Von Lee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burgundy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Von Lee creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burgundy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Von Lee is working Burgundy over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Von Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burgundy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Lee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burgundy down. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a nice forearm strike.
Von Lee is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Von Lee stalls from top position.
Von Lee working the ground and pound from side control.#ES#
Burgundy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Burgundy takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Von Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Von Lee misses with a looping right.
Von Lee dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Von Lee.#T2#
Burgundy looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgundy misses the target.
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!
Burgundy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
Von Lee loads up on a big right hand but Burgundy slips the punch.
Von Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burgundy.
Von Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burgundy tries a low kick but Von Lee avoids it.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Lee with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Lee.
Burgundy looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range. #CL2#
Von Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Von Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burgundy.
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Von Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Lee is trying to stall.
Burgundy wants to break free but Von Lee has control. #TD2#
Von Lee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee stops Burgundy from standing up.
Von Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Burgundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Burgundy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Von Lee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Von Lee works Burgundy's body with a nice hook.
Burgundy looks to land a left hand but Von Lee moved out of range nicely.
Burgundy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgundy misses the target. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Von Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burgundy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burgundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Lee lands a nice hook to Burgundy's body. Burgundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Von Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burgundy's guard.
Von Lee is standing up over Burgundy. Burgundy looks to escape but Von Lee dives into side control. #REVR#
Von Lee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Von Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burgundy is pushing Von Lee's head away, looking to escape. Von Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee 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##TD2#
Burgundy gets caught napping as Von Lee dives in and scores a takedown. Burgundy manages to retain guard.
Burgundy pulls Von Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Von Lee prevents Burgundy from getting back to his feet.
Von Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Lee works over Burgundy with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Burgundy keeps moving.
Burgundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Lee. #ES#
Burgundy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Burgundy.
Von Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burgundy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Lee.
Burgundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lees head.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
Burgundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burgundy is stalling here.
Burgundy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Burgundy fails to land.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Von Lee wants the takedown. Burgundy is fighting it off but Von Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burgundy's guard against the cage.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Lee throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee working some strikes from top position.
Von Lee throwing strikes from guard but Burgundy blocks nicely.
Burgundy is looking to stand up but Von Lee isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Burgundy has his feet on Von Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Von Lee throws out a leg kick but Burgundy moves out of range and Von Lee only half commits.
Von Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burgundy throws an off balance right hand
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Burgundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burgundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Von Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Burgundy pushes Von Lee off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Lee. That's going to slow Burgundy down.
Von Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burgundy loads up on a big right hand but Von Lee slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Lee.
Burgundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burgundy thinking.
Von Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Von Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burgundy.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
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!
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Burgundy gets tackled into the cage by Von Lee. Von Lee maintains the clinch. #T4#
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Von Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Von Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Burgundy kicks Von Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Burgundy slips a straight right by Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Burgundy misses with a hook
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgundy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burgundy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Von Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burgundy's half guard.#ES#
Burgundy kicks Von Lee off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Burgundy avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Burgundy throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
Von Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Von Lee checks a low kick from Burgundy.
Burgundy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgundy throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Burgundy seems unphased.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burgundy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burgundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
A left lands for Von Lee.
Burgundy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Lee. Burgundy shrugs it off though. #CL#
Burgundy moves into the clinch.#T1#
Good body shot from Von Lee.
Burgundy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Von Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burgundy is trying to keep an underhook but Von Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Von Lee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES#
Burgundy kicks off Von Lee and gets to his feet.
Von Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy misses with a straight left.
Von Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Von Lee - just one landing.
Von Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burgundy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Burgundy is rocked!#TD2#
Von Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burgundy's guard.
Oh Burgundy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Lee with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Von Lee arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Burgundy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clifton Von Lee! Clifton Von Lee retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Clifton Von Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC 334
Date: Mar 04, 2019

#R1#
Von Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses
and Von Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burgundy lands with a hook. Von Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy backing away here, and Von Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burgundy looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
Burgundy thuds his right hand into Von Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burgundy misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burgundy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Lee.
Von Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Lee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Von Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burgundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burgundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Burgundy's brow.
Von Lee prevents Burgundy from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee throws an elbow that misses. Burgundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Lee's guard. Nice move by Burgundy!#REVR#
Von Lee trying to control the position.
Von Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burgundy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Von Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Lee, not yet. #SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Von Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SU#
Burgundy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burgundy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burgundy throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Von Lee tries for a kimura but Burgundy is defending well.
Von Lee cracks Burgundy with a big right hand but Burgundy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burgundy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Von Lee.
Von Lee just content to control the position.
Von Lee throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Von Lee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Von Lee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burgundy down.
Check out the look on Von Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Burgundy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Von Lee with the ground and pound but Burgundy regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Von Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Lee working Burgundy over with strikes.
Von Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgundy keeps working.
Nice strikes from Von Lee there.
Von Lee slips a nice elbow through Burgundy's hands, connecting with Burgundy's forehead.
Von Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgundy's head. #T4#
Burgundy taking some punishment here, with Von Lee in his half guard.
Von Lee working Burgundy over with strikes.
Von Lee wants to control but Burgundy is keeping him busy.
Von Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burgundy is refusing to be controlled, as Von Lee sits in half guard. #ES#
Burgundy kicks Von Lee off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy takes one to the side of the head.
Von Lee keeps Burgundy at a distance using the push kick.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Burgundy misses.
Von Lee connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Burgundy! He's out on his feet! Von Lee rushes in and drops Burgundy with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clifton Von Lee!
Clifton Von Lee is the new light heavyweight champion!
Clifton Von Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 332
Date: Feb 19, 2019

#R1#
Burgundy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Lee momentarily.
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Von Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burgundy's half guard.
Von Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burgundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burgundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Lee.
Burgundy is not content to let Von Lee control the position.
Von Lee trying to mount his opponent but Burgundy defends it.
Von Lee thows a huge punch but Burgundy dodges it nicely.
Von Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Lee stops Burgundy from getting back to his feet.
Burgundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Lee.
Burgundy has hold of Von Lee's hands but Von Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Burgundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Lee.
Von Lee is trying to control. Burgundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Von Lee. #ES#
Burgundy kicks Von Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burgundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burgundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Von Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Burgundy misses with a low kick.
Von Lee dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Von Lee.
Burgundy moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Burgundy misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Von Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Von Lee slips a jab from Burgundy.
Von Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burgundy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Von Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burgundy - that will leave a mark!
Burgundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burgundy throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burgundy lands with a hook. Von Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee lands the left hand.
Von Lee looks to land a combination but Burgundy avoids it well.
Von Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgundy tries to sprawl out of it but Von Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgundy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Von Lee walks into a jab.
Burgundy throws a lazy right hand but Von Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat.
Burgundy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Von Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burgundy on his heels. He'll look to pass Burgundy's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Lee throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee postures up in Burgundy's guard and throws a big left but Burgundy blocks it. #T4#
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Lee stops Burgundy from standing up.
Von Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Burgundy's brow.
Burgundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Lee cracks Burgundy with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Lee is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burgundy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burgundy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Burgundy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Von Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Lee slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgundy slips a straight right by Von Lee.
Burgundy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Lee. Von Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burgundy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Lee lands with a good body shot.
Von Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgundy.
Von Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Lee lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Von Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgundy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Von Lee lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by Burgundy. #CUT#
It looks like Clifton Von Lee has been cut.
Von Lee lands a nice hook to Burgundy's body. Burgundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burgundy cracks a nice hook into Von Lee's ribs.
Burgundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burgundy.
Burgundy is looking to slow Von Lee down with leg kicks.
Burgundy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Von Lee clinches with his opponent.
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Von Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burgundy prevents it. #TD2#
Von Lee decides to pull guard. #T2##SUB2#
Von Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burgundy uses it to pass to side control.
Burgundy working the ground and pound.
Von Lee tries to bench press Burgundy off him but Burgundy keeps the position. #SU#
Burgundy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Burgundy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Von Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Von Lee throws a solid leg kick but Burgundy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgundy misses the target.
Von Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Burgundy moved out of range nicely.
Von Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Burgundy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Von Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burgundy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burgundy throws a lazy right hand but Von Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Lee cracks Burgundy with an open hand slap.
Burgundy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Burgundy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burgundy avoids a kick to the body.
Von Lee wants to slow Burgundy down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burgundy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burgundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Lee.
Burgundy scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Lee should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy throws a low kick but Von Lee avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Von Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burgundy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, jab by Burgundy - just one landing.
Von Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Von Lee is rocked!#T4#
Burgundy throws a leg kick but Von Lee checks it.
Von Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Burgundy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Von Lee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Burgundy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Von Lee's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEFC 328
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Shankoli's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shankoli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Shankoli's head.
Von Lee jabs Shankoli right on the nose. Shankoli blinks but takes it well.
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Shankoli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Lee.
Shankoli moves away from the strike by Von Lee.
Shankoli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee 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 Shankoli misses the target.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Von Lee lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Shankoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Von Lee lands.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee jabs at Shankoli's body.
Von Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Shankoli off the cage and back into range.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shankoli to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Von Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shankoli to the mat! Shankoli manages to get full guard. #ES#
Shankoli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Von Lee.
A head kick misses from Von Lee. #T2#
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Shankoli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shankoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shankoli half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Von Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Shankoli's guard.
Shankoli trying to control the position here.
Von Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Shankoli is retaining full guard.
Shankoli is looking to stand up but Von Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Shankoli controlling Von Lee's posture.
Von Lee is in close to Shankoli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shankoli has Von Lee pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Von Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shankoli controls Von Lee momentarily but Von Lee frees himself.
Von Lee postures up in Shankoli's guard and throws a big left but Shankoli blocks it.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shankoli keeping full guard, as Von Lee tries to pass.
Shankoli seems keen to control Von Lee's posture.
Von Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Shankoli keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Lee working his ground and pound in the gym.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Lee passes Shankoli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Von Lee there.
Von Lee drops an elbow to the side of Shankoli's head.
Shankoli has hold of Von Lee's hands but Von Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shankoli trying to control here.
Shankoli wants to improve his position but Von Lee is controlling well. #T4#
Shankoli is holding on to half guard well.
Von Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Von Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Lee winds up and cracks Shankoli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shankoli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shankoli is trying to control the position but Von Lee postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shankoli seems keen to control Von Lee's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shankoli looking to control.
Von Lee cracks Shankoli with a solid left hand.
Von Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Shankoli avoids it.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Von Lee finds it's way through Shankoli's defenses.
Von Lee lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Lee, as that shot connected.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shankoli blocks the body kick.
Shankoli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Von Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Shankoli misses the target.
Shankoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shankoli moves away from the strike by Von Lee.
Shankoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Shankoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee tries to land a front kick but Shankoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shankoli throwing a counter right hand but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Von Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Shankoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Shankoli avoids it.
Shankoli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Von Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Von Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shankoli sprawls well initially but Von Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Shankoli pushes Von Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Shankoli slips a jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a straight right. #T3#
Von Lee lands a jab to the head.
Shankoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
Shankoli tries to counter by clinching up but Von Lee breaks away and moves out of range.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Lee shoots in for a double leg but Shankoli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ravi Shankoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.
Von Lee is looking to chop away at Shankoli's legs.
Shankoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Von Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target. #T4#
Von Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Von Lee connects with the punch.
Von Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Von Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee keeps Shankoli at a distance using the push kick.
Shankoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shankoli. That did some damage!
Shankoli avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Shankoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Von Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Von Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shankoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Shankoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shankoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Shankoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shankoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Shankoli.
Shankoli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Von Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shankoli takes one on the button.#T1#
Shankoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Shankoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shankoli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Shankoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Lee misses with a body punch
and Shankoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee tries to land a body kick
enabling Shankoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee catches Shankoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shankoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Von Lee with a poor takedown
and Shankoli counters with a three punch combo that has Von Lee backing up. Von Lee nods at Shankoli to acknowledge the strikes.
Shankoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shankoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee looks to land a body kick but Shankoli moved away.
Von Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shankoli defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Shankoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Lee throws a leg kick
and Von Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shankoli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Shankoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Lee.
Nice jab there from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Shankoli saw that one coming.
Clifton Von Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shankoli walks into a left hand.
Von Lee clobbers Shankoli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shankoli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Lee. #T4#
Shankoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Shankoli counters with a crisp one two that drops Von Lee! Shankoli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Von Lee to his feet! Von Lee is in big trouble!#ROC#
Von Lee is rocked!
Von Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Von Lee tries to get set, Shankoli tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Lee manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Von Lee misses with an uppercut.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Lee misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Shankoli counters by moving into the clinch.
Shankoli throws a head punch that misses.
Shankoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shankoli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Von Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Lee 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!
A victorious Clifton Von Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ravi Shankoli had this to say: 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.

Event: CEFC 325
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Saiarr moves away from the strike by Von Lee.
Von Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee misses with a body shot
and Saiarr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Von Lee thinking.
Von Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saiarr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saiarr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Lee throws a head kick that Saiarr semi-blocks.
Von Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Kayring Saiarr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Saiarr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
As Von Lee backs away, Saiarr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Saiarr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Von Lee tenderised Saiarr's leg. Saiarr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Von Lee - just one landing.
Saiarr thumps Von Lee with a low kick.
Von Lee clobbers Saiarr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Lee misses with a hook
and Saiarr counters with a left and a right that stings Von Lee.
Von Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saiarr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Saiarr counters with a low kick, right behind Von Lee 's knee.
Saiarr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saiarr. #T2#
Von Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Lee misses with a hook. Saiarr ducked under it nicely.
Von Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Saiarr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut
and Saiarr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saiarr as he jumps to the side.
Saiarr swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saiarr takes one to the chin there.
Saiarr checks a low kick from Von Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Saiarr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saiarr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saiarr moves away.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Saiarr.
Nice body kick there by Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with the body kick
and Von Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saiarr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a cross.
Von Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saiarr defends it nicely.
Saiarr throwing a counter right hand but Von Lee manages to avoid it.#T4#
Saiarr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saiarr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saiarr connects with a leg kick. Von Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saiarr blocks a leg kick.
Saiarr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Saiarr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Von Lee just manages to avoid it.
Von Lee throws a leg kick which misses Saiarr's front leg but catches the back leg as Saiarr tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Von Lee.
Von Lee feints and then cracks Saiarr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saiarr down.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saiarr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kayring Saiarr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee misses with a leg kick
and Saiarr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saiarr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Saiarr throwing a counter right hand but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee is looking to chop away at Saiarr's legs.
Saiarr lands with a cross.
Saiarr blocks a jab.
Saiarr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saiarr looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Lee misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saiarr.
Saiarr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Saiarr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saiarr stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Lee. Von Lee gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Von Lee misses with an uppercut
and Saiarr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saiarr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saiarr.
Saiarr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saiarr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Von Lee looks to move away, Saiarr throws a big counter combo but Von Lee just gets out of the way.
Von Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Von Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Saiarr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Von Lee - just one landing.
Von Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Saiarr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Von Lee tries to land a leg kick but Saiarr saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Saiarr misses its target.#T2#
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saiarr was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
As Von Lee backs away, Saiarr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Von Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
Von Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saiarr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Lee's knee momentarily.
Kayring Saiarr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Von Lee.
Saiarr is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee throws a front kick aimed at Saiarr's knee but Saiarr avoids it well.
Saiarr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saiarr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Saiarr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Lee dips to his left and cracks Saiarr with an uppercut!
Von Lee shoots and misses
and Saiarr counters with a nice body shot.
Von Lee is breathing heavily.
Von Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saiarr can pounce on him.
Von Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Saiarr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saiarr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saiarr misses with a wild body shot.
Von Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Saiarr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Saiarr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Saiarr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Saiarr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Saiarr looks to land a body kick but Von Lee moved away.
A left lands for Saiarr.
Von Lee slips a straight right by Saiarr.
Von Lee misses with a hook
and Von Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee catches Saiarr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Saiarr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Saiarr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD#
Saiarr drops Von Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Von Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Saiarr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Von Lee is rocked!
A shot to the body from Von Lee misses
and Saiarr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Von Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Saiarr finish him?
Kayring Saiarr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saiarr lands a brutal uppercut that launches Von Lee off his feet! Von Lee tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kayring Saiarr!
A very excited looking Kayring Saiarr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#733 Lord v Yeboah
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Chav scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Chav misses
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikey Chav has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Chav scoring well with a low kick there.
Pikey Chav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.#TD#
Chav feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Von Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chav dives into side control. #REVB#
Von Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Chav has hold of Von Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Von Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chav sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav tries to control but Von Lee wriggling away. #T1#
Chav is really struggling to control Von Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chav wants to take Von Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Von Lee wants to hold on but Chav pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee gets back to half guard.
Von Lee tries to get to full guard but Chav has control of the leg.
Von Lee is looking to control Chav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Lee avoid being mounted?
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chav's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chav's back!
Von Lee controls the position.
Chav is trying to break free.
Von Lee misses with punches from the back.
Von Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chav doesn't escape.
Von Lee is hanging on to Chav's back as he tries to escape.
Von Lee lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Von Lee misses with an elbow to the head.
Chav tries to escape but Von Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Von Lee. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Von Lee scores with strikes from the back.
Von Lee trying to control.
Von Lee has the hooks in. Chav is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chav manages to reverse the position and now he's in Von Lee's guard. Nice work there by Chav.
Chav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chav wants to pass the guard but Von Lee is keeping the position.#T4#
Chav is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chav accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chav is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Lee is trying to keep Chav in close.
Chav sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Lee's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chav perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Chav is looking for a kimura but Von Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chav to get the leverage.
Von Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Pikey Chav will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chav throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Chav.
Chav bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chav moves out of range as Von Lee strikes.
Chav throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav.
Chav takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chav.
Von Lee leaves Chav with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Chav fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Lee is out of range.
Chav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
Chav defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Chav drops down looking for a counter takedown but Von Lee sprawls and moves away.
Chav misses with an uppercut.
Chav motions for Von Lee to come forward. Chav throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Lee lands with a cross.
Chav is looking to wear down Von Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chav misses with an uppercut. Von Lee saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Von Lee.
Chav defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Chav swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chav finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Lee's head.
Chav swings widly with a right hand
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chav can pounce on him. #T2#
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Chav's shoulder, as Chav tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chav - that will leave a mark!
Chav pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Lee is out of range and Chav settles back down.
Chav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chav misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee walks into a jab.
Von Lee takes a swing at Chav's ribcage but misses.
Chav connects with a crisp jab.
Von Lee slips a jab and a cross from Chav.
Chav throws a low kick, looking for Von Lee's leg but Von Lee calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Chav counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Von Lee takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Chav does it's job there.
Chav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Chav connects with a leg kick. Von Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chav looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
Chav walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid body kick from Chav.
Chav tries to land a leg kick but Von Lee saw it coming and moves away.
It looks like Chav has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pikey Chav is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Chav finds it's way through Von Lee's defenses. #T4#
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
Von Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chav throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Chav looks to land a left hand but Von Lee moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chav misses with a hook.
Clifton Von Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chav throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chav throws a leg kick which misses Von Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Lee tries to avoid it.
Chav misses with a hook.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chav lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Chav misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikey Chav dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Von Lee scores with the left hand. Chav knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Chav.
Chav misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chav throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Lee on the side of the head.
Von Lee swings for the body but Chav moves out of range.
Chav appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Chav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chav misses with a hook.
Chav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav misses with a few strikes there.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chav misses with a low kick.
Von Lee is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chav's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Lee under the eye.
A shot to the body from Chav misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Von Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Von Lee scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
Pikey Chav's cut is getting worse.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut
and Chav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a head shot.
Von Lee lands a front kick.
Von Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chav avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Chav misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chav throws a right hand that misses
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Chav walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chav throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Chav.
Chav slips a straight right by Von Lee.
Von Lee checks the leg kick.
Chav throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chav.
Von Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chav connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chav moves out of range of the strikes.
Chav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Von Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Lee misses with a hook. Chav ducked under it nicely.
Chav changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Chav scores with a jab. Von Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Chav manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Von Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Von Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Chav controlling him for the moment.
Chav looking to sit in guard and control but Von Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Chav working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Von Lee has passed into half guard! #T4#
Von Lee tries to pass to full mount but Chav defends it.
Chav is looking for a sweep. Von Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chav gets back to full guard.
Chav trying to control the position.
Pikey Chav is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chav tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clifton Von Lee.
I think Chav has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clifton Von Lee!
In his post fight interview, Clifton Von Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#729 Mirowski v Lord
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Von Lee throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dassler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dassler somewhat.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Lee thuds his right hand into Dassler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Dassler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1##SUB#
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Von Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Von Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Von Lee! #REVB#
Dassler is trying to improve his position.
Dassler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Von Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Von Lee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Von Lee trying to hold on to Dassler's head to control him but Dassler postures up. #SUB#
Dassler 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.
Von Lee moves into full guard. #T2#
Dassler postures up in Von Lee's guard and throws a big left but Von Lee blocks it.
Dassler won't allow Von Lee to sweep him here.
Von Lee has Dassler pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Von Lee is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dassler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Von Lee's body to avoid the submission. Von Lee has instead reached around Dassler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Von Lee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clifton Von Lee!
Clifton Von Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#727 Mirowski v Feltre 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Lee misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Boyka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
Boyka scores with the left hand. Von Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
Von Lee slips under a jab from Boyka.
Von Lee throws a hook but Boyka avoids it easily.
Von Lee swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Lee checks it well.
Boyka looks to land a left hand but Von Lee moved out of range nicely.
Boyka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Boyka feints and then cracks Von Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Lee down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Boyka closes the distance and clinches.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boyka fails to land.
Boyka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee tries to pull guard but Boyka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boyka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee fails to pull guard. #T1##BC#
Boyka manages to break the clinch.
Von Lee clobbers Boyka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Lee throws a hook to the side of Boyka's head but Boyka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut.
Boyka connects with a leg kick. Von Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee needs to keep his hands up - Boyka had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Boyka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Lee lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Lee.
Von Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee looks to land a body kick but Boyka moved away.
Boyka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boyka throws a leg kick but Von Lee checks it.
Von Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Von Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Lee keeps Boyka at a distance using the push kick.
Von Lee lands a front kick.
A lazy body kick from Von Lee
and Boyka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boyka misses with a body punch
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyka throws a leg kick but Von Lee moved away.
Boyka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boyka.
Von Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boyka to score with a decent uppercut.
Boyka takes one on the button.
Von Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boyka counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boyka scores with a punch to the head.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee. #T3#
Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyka.
Von Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyka.
Boyka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyka blocks the body kick.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee scores with a jab. Boyka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Lee.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
A lazy left from Boyka finds it's target.
Von Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boyka. Boyka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Boyka throws an off balance right hand
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
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!
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Boyka lands a jab to Von Lee's midsection.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Boyka moved out of range nicely.
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka looks for the body kick but Von Lee saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Von Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Lee checks a leg kick.
Boyka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Lee.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. Von Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boyka blocks a jab.
Boyka misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Lee tries to land a front kick but Boyka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Von Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boyka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Boyka as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Lee thows a body kick. Boyka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Von Lee misses its intended target.
Boyka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Boyka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Lee is out of range and Boyka settles back down.
Von Lee misses the jab.
A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target.
Von Lee throws a hook but Boyka blocks it.
Boyka throws a leg kick which misses Von Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Lee tries to avoid it.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka tries to move into range but Von Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boyka.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.#T1#
Boyka misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Boyka - just one landing.
A clash of legs there as Von Lee blocks the low kick.
Von Lee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee tries to land a front kick but Boyka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boyka.
Boyka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Boyka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Boyka throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boyka.
Von Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyka under the eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boyka, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Lee - that will leave a mark!
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target.
Boyka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Lee.#T2#
Boyka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Lee throws a hook to the side of Boyka's head but Boyka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping body kick lands there for Von Lee.
Von Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Lee looks to throw the jab but Boyka is out of range.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Von Lee with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyka.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Boyka moved out of range nicely.
Von Lee swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Von Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyka throws a leg kick which misses Von Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Lee tries to avoid it.
Von Lee missing with a left hand there. Boyka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyka lands a jab to Von Lee's midsection.
Boyka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyka misses with a body shot.
Boyka tries to clinch there but Von Lee circles away.
Boyka misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Lee swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Von Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boyka misses with a right hand
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boyka counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boyka will feel that in the morning.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Lee, as that shot connected.
Von Lee misses with a hook. Boyka ducked under it nicely.
Von Lee lunges at Boyka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boyka's hand.
Von Lee scores with a hook.
Boyka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boyka jabs Von Lee right on the nose. Von Lee blinks but takes it well.
Boyka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boyka lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.
Boyka moves out of range as Von Lee throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka avoids a kick to the body.
Boyka throws a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Boyka throwing a counter right hand but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Boyka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boyka misses with a straight left.
Von Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Boyka throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Boyka counters with a thumping low kick.
Boyka throws out a leg kick but Von Lee moves out of range and Boyka only half commits.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee counters with a nice body kick.
Von Lee lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Boyka's shoulder, as Boyka tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Boyka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Von Lee.
Boyka drops his hands momentarily and Von Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Boyka misses with a body punch
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Lee looks for the body kick but Boyka saw that one coming.
Boyka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boyka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Von Lee tests Boyka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Von Lee lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyka moves away from the strike by Von Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Von Lee thuds a left hand into Boyka's body.
Yuri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton Von Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Boyka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka is looking to clinch.
Boyka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Lee.
Boyka misses with a left hand
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
A shot to the liver by Von Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Lee scores with the left hand. Boyka knows he should have avoided that one.
Boyka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Lee.
Boyka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Von Lee lands with a hook. Boyka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boyka throws a leg kick but Von Lee moved away.
Boyka fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Von Lee misses with a looping right.
Boyka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyka.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Von Lee lands a front kick.
Boyka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boyka moves out of range as Von Lee throws a body kick.
Boyka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Boyka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a wild body kick that Boyka sees coming a mile off.
Boyka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyka.
Boyka throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
Boyka tries to land a front kick but Von Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyka throws a head kick but Von Lee moves out of range.
Boyka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee throws a wild body kick that Boyka sees coming a mile off.
Boyka moves out of range as Von Lee throws a body kick.
It looked like Boyka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyka moves in looking to clinch but Von Lee pushes him off.
Boyka lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Lee 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!
Clifton Von Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Von Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Lee looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaw misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Shaw staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Shaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee. #T1#
Shaw has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Lee.
Von Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Von Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Lee dodges the punch combination from Shaw.
Von Lee pushes Shaw away with a front kick.
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Von Lee keeps Shaw at a distance using the push kick.
Shaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Lee.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.#T2#
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Von Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Lee jabs at Shaw's body.
Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Lee on the side of the head.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Shaw throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaw.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee slips under a jab.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Von Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Von Lee moves away and avoids it.
Von Lee lunges at Shaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaw's hand.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Von Lee moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Von Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shaw blocks the body kick. #T3#
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Von Lee slips a jab from Shaw.
Nice body kick there by Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Lee throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Von Lee.
Shaw lands a jab.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw misses the jab.
Shaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Lee.
Shaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shaw is looking to chop away at Von Lee's legs.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Shaw takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Lee under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Von Lee throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Shaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Von Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Von Lee defending well as Shaw loads up on a big left hand.
Von Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaw will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Von Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Lee takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Von Lee takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Von Lee does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Von Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Lee throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
It looked like Shaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaw on the side of the head.
Von Lee throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Lee lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Shaw thumps Von Lee with a low kick.
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Shaw.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Lee. Shaw shrugs it off though.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee checks a leg kick.
Shaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Von Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Shaw's head back.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Lee throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Von Lee looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Shaw digs a good hook to Von Lee's body.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw misses with a looping right.#T3#
Von Lee lands an overhand right.
Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Lee.
Von Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Von Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Von Lee.
Von Lee staying out of range there.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.#T4#
Shaw cracks Von Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw lands a right hook to the body.
Shaw connects with a jab.
Von Lee throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Lee! But no joy.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Von Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Lee lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaw lands a jab to the nose.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee lands a jab to the head.
Von Lee swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Von Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Lee slips a jab from Shaw.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.#T1#
Von Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shaw thinking.
Nice body kick from Von Lee.
A lazy body kick from Von Lee
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shaw if he has to take too many more of those.
Shaw misses the jab.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
A big right from Shaw misses.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Lee! But no joy.
Shaw cracks Von Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaw throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Von Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Jack Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton Von Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw is looking to counter punch.
Shaw swings widly with a right hand
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Von Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaw should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Lee! #T3#
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Lee throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Von Lee moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Von Lee there.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Von Lee slips a jab from Shaw.
Von Lee lands a jab.
Von Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Shaw blocks the body kick. #T4#
Von Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Von Lee staying out of range there.
Von Lee slips a jab from Shaw.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee thows a body kick. Shaw tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Von Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaw takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Lee. That snapped Shaw's head back.
Shaw walks into a left hand.
Shaw throws an off balance right hand
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shaw if he has to take too many more of those.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30

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

Event: GAMMA#720 Gower v Partio
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav.
Von Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Chav misses
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikey Chav has been cut.
Chav throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chav with a body shot.
Chav throws a series of punches but Von Lee moves out of range.
Chav bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Lee's head backwards.
Chav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav misses the body punch
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Chav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
Chav throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chav moves away.
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chav manages to avoid it.
Chav tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Lee avoided it.
Chav throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Lee trying to control but Chav is working from the bottom.
Von Lee advances position into side control!
Chav tries to bench press Von Lee off him but Von Lee keeps the position.
Chav wants to control but Von Lee postures up.
Von Lee misses with the ground and pound.
Chav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Lee taking a breather here.
Chav sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Von Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chav wants to control but Von Lee is keeping busy. #SUB#
Chav has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Von Lee. Oh but Chav has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Von Lee goes limp - he's gone! Chav jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pikey Chav!
Pikey Chav seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#717 Gower v Springs
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Von Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Dassler seems unphased.
We've been hearing reports that Von Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dassler moves out of range as Von Lee strikes.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Dassler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Lee's guard.
Von Lee trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Lee is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dassler has his foot on Von Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Lee defends well.
Von Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving.
Von Lee won't allow Dassler to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Lee defends well.#SUB2#
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Von Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Von Lee is pushing down on Dassler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dassler is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dassler has hold of Von Lee's hands but Von Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dassler is not content to let Von Lee control the position.
Dassler tries to roll over but Von Lee keeps him under control.
Von Lee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Lee drops an elbow to the side of Dassler's head.
Von Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dassler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Von Lee is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Lee pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Von Lee. #SUB2#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Von Lee. #SUB#
Von Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Dassler defends the submission attempt.
Von Lee controlling the action here.
Von Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Von Lee lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Dassler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dassler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Von Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Von Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dassler has hold of Von Lee's hands but Von Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Dassler is rocked!
Von Lee prevents Dassler from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dassler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Von Lee escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Von Lee!
Von Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dassler some visible discomfort.
Dassler is still in real trouble! Can Von Lee finish him?
Von Lee trying to control the position but Dassler is working away.
Dassler seems to have recovered his senses.
Dassler tries to buck Von Lee off but Von Lee is having none of it.
Von Lee looks up at the clock and then as Dassler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dassler is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Von Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dassler is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Lee wants to take a breather but Dassler is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Von Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Von Lee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee trying to mount his opponent but Dassler defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Von Lee in particular looking to stall.
Von Lee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Von Lee uses his free foot to push down on Dassler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dassler.
Dassler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee 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#
A bone on bone clash there as Dassler blocks the leg kick.
Dassler slips under a jab.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dassler.
Von Lee stuffs the takedown.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Dassler wants to counter the offense by Von Lee and move into the clinch position.
Von Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dassler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dassler walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dassler avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Dassler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Lee.#T1#
Von Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Dassler slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
And Dassler tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Dassler moves out of range.
A punch combination from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee misses with a looping right.
Von Lee loads up on a big right hand but Dassler slips the punch.
Von Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dassler wants to counter with a clinch but Von Lee pushes him away.#T2#
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dassler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clifton Von Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Dassler.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
And Dassler tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dassler can do to turn this around?
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Von Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dassler has a takedown stuffed.
Dassler avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Von Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Dassler shoots in for a double leg but Von Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee lands a body shot.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Dassler ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Dassler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Von Lee shows good takedown defense.
Von Lee with a jab.#TD#
Von Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Von Lee trying to pass the guard but Dassler defending well. #T4#
Von Lee working Dassler over with strikes.
Dassler taking some punishment here, with Von Lee in his half guard. #SUB2#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard but Von Lee has mounted him!
Dassler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Von Lee dominating with strikes here.
Dassler is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dassler gets the takedown into side control.
Von Lee is trying to control Dassler's posture but Dassler avoids it.
Dassler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Von Lee tries to buck Dassler off but Dassler is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Lee, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Dassler with the ground and pound but Von Lee regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Von Lee is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Von Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
Von Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Lee is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dassler trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Von Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dassler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dassler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Lee distracts Dassler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Von Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dassler working for a triangle but Von Lee defends it easily.
Von Lee works over Dassler with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Von Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now.
Von Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dassler being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Lee lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Von Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Clifton Von Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Dassler is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Von Lee is posturing up here but Dassler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Von Lee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Von Lee has to tap! Slick submission there by Dassler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Dassler!
Rudi Dassler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#712 Keenan v Ramos
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Moore scores with a body shot.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Von Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Moore misses the jab.
Von Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Lee throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Moore throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
Von Lee throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.#T1#
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Archie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Moore there.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Lee takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Lee connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
Von Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Von Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archie Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee thumps Moore with a low kick.
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Moore instigates a clinch.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but Von Lee blocks with his arms.
Moore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Lee. #T3#
Moore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore just leaning against Von Lee, taking a breather.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Moore is trying to push Von Lee away but Von Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore prevents a body shot from Von Lee.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Von Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Lee jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Lee digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Von Lee counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee throws a leg kick which misses Moore's front leg but catches the back leg as Moore tries to avoid it. #T4#
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Moore misses with a left hand
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Moore misses.
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Von Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Von Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Von Lee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Von Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Von Lee's knee but Von Lee avoids it well.
Von Lee blocks the body kick.
Von Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Von Lee loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moore throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Moore throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Von Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moore's guard.
Moore is controlling Von Lee's posture.
Von Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moore keeping full guard, as Von Lee tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Von Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Von Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee with the ground and pound but Moore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Von Lee pushing down on Moore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Lee trying to control from Moore's half guard. Moore has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Von Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Von Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Lee looking to pass the guard.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Lee lands a couple of digs.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee looking to pass the guard.
Von Lee works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Moore keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Lee misses.
A good leg kick by Von Lee.
Moore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Von Lee!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Von Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Von Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore misses with a body kick.
Von Lee lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Von Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Lee throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Moore has managed to clinch.
Von Lee wants a takedown.
Moore lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Moore misses. #T1#
Moore connects with a jab.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Moore lands with a nice body punch.
Moore throws a hook but Von Lee blocks it.
Von Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Moore throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Archie Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Moore. That snapped Von Lee's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore misses with an uppercut
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Von Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Moore is wise to it.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee. #CL#
Moore closes the distance and pushes Von Lee back into the cage.
Von Lee lands a right hand.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore lands a right hand.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Von Lee lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Von Lee. #T3#
Von Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Von Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Archie Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.
Von Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Lee blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Von Lee jumps guard.
Von Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moore has passed into side control.
Von Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Von Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Von Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moore off and has taken his back!
Moore covers up after that shot from Von Lee.
Moore is taking damage to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Von Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Moore right now. #SUB2#
Von Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Von Lee gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Von Lee is landing with strikes. Moore can't take much more of this.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Lee 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!
Clifton Von Lee 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.
Archie Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'Ugh'.

Event: GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Ericsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ericsson feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Good work by Von Lee as he checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ericsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Ericsson's head.
Von Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Von Lee enables Ericsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Von Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Lee trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Von Lee has his foot on Ericsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ericsson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Von Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ericsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Lee has momentary wrist control but Ericsson slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Von Lee wants to hit a switch here but Ericsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Von Lee there!
Von Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Ericsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Ericsson landing punches.
Ericsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ericsson cracks Von Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Von Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Lee wants to control but Ericsson is having none of it.
Ericsson unloading with bombs!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ericsson cracks Von Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ericsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Von Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ericsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Von Lee tries to hold on but Ericsson pushes him away.
Ericsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ericsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ericsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Von Lee?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Lee tries to hold on but Ericsson postures up.#T3#
Von Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Ericsson with shots to the head and body - Von Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Ericsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Von Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ericsson connects with a nice short shot to Von Lee's temple.
Von Lee trying to control but Ericsson postures up.
Von Lee moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Ericsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ericsson has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lee's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Von Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ericsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Von Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ericsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ericsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ericsson's head.
Von Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson 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#
Von Lee misses the jab.
Von Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ericsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Ericsson misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Ericsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ericsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ericsson misses with a body shot. #TD#
Ericsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ericsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ericsson slips a nice elbow through Von Lee's hands, connecting with Von Lee's forehead.#T1#
Von Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ericsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee wants to control but Ericsson passes into side.
Von Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Ericsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Von Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Ericsson wants to control but Von Lee is keeping him busy.
Von Lee wants to control but Ericsson postures up.#T2#
Ericsson trying to control the position but Von Lee is working away.
Von Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Lee is looking for a sweep.
Von Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Von Lee is controlling Ericsson's trapped leg to prevent Ericsson from advancing to side control.
Von Lee is trying to control but can't.
Ericsson lands strikes from half guard.
Ericsson slips a nice elbow through Von Lee's hands, connecting with Von Lee's forehead.#T3#
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ericsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ericsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ericsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ericsson cracks Von Lee with a solid left hand.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Ericsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Von Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Ericsson to get to half guard.
Von Lee tries to get to full guard but Ericsson has control of the leg.
Von Lee punching from the bottom.
Ericsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Lee is trying to maintain the position but Ericsson is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Ericsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Ericsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Lee throws a solid leg kick but Ericsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ericsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ericsson.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ericsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson lands with a hook. Von Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Ericsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Lee lands a nice hook to Ericsson's body. Ericsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ericsson is just out of range.
Ericsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ericsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lee can do to turn this around?
Von Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ericsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ericsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ericsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
Ericsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Ericsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ericsson ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
The fighters circling - Ericsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ericsson with a body shot.#T2#
Ericsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ericsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ericsson somewhat.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ericsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludvig Ericsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ericsson slips a jab from Von Lee.
Ericsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ericsson connects with an inside leg 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!
Von Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Ericsson.
Von Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ericsson lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Von Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ericsson's calf.
Ludvig Ericsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ericsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Ericsson catches Von Lee right on the button with a cross.
Ericsson misses with a body kick.
Ericsson lands with an overhand left.
Ericsson clobbers Von Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ericsson shoots in for a double leg but Von Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Ericsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Von Lee misses
and Ericsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ericsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ludvig Ericsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ericsson.
Ericsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ericsson.
Von Lee moves out of range as Ericsson strikes.
Von Lee feints the counter takedown.
Von Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ericsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Ericsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ericsson.
The crowd cheers as Ericsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Von Lee swings for the body but Ericsson moves out of range.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ericsson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!

Event: GAMMA#701 Shin v Laine 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Von Lee takes one to the chin there.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Okah. Beautiful body shot.
Von Lee's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Von Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okah misses with a body punch
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Lee cracks Okah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Okah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
Okah misses with an uppercut. Von Lee saw that one coming.
Okah takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okah 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 Von Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Lee misses with a left hand
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okah tries a low kick but Von Lee avoids it.
Von Lee throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Okah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Von Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okah.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Von Lee cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah lands a jab to the nose.
Okah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Okah - just one landing.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Von Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Okah blocks it well.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
A quick step to the side and Okah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Von Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okah with a body shot.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Okah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Lee's sensitive parts.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Okah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Von Lee.
Okah looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Von Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okah trying to control the position.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Okah keeps moving. #T4#
Okah pulls Von Lee in to control the position.
Von Lee won't allow Okah to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah is controlling Von Lee's posture.
Von Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Lee is fighting to break Okah's control of his arms but Okah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Lee advances position into side control!
An elbow from Von Lee crashes against the mat.
Okah avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Lee.
Okah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Okah throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Okah.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Von Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okah.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okah darts in trying to clinch
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Good leg kick by Okah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okah enables Von Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Okah keeps moving.
Von Lee controlling from the top position.
Von Lee wants to pass the guard but Okah is keeping the position.
Von Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okah is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okah is keeping the position for now.
Okah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Okah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Okah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okah has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lee's legs - danger averted.
Okah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Okah preventing the sweep.
Okah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Von Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Von Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Von Lee passes Okah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okah is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Wild Beasts Zoo , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Von Lee is looking to take a break and control but Okah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Von Lee wants to advance to full mount but Okah doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Okah is pulling down on Von Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Lee, at least for the moment.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
That kick from Von Lee tenderised Okah's leg. Okah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Lee misses with a looping right.
Okah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Lee's head backwards.
Von Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee scores with a jab. Okah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okah clobbers Von Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
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!
Okah connects with a body shot that sends Von Lee's belly button to the back.
Von Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Okah misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Lee's sensitive parts.
Okah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Okah tenderised Von Lee's leg. Von Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okah throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lee motions for Okah to come forward. Von Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Lee jabs Okah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lee lunges at Okah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okah's hand. #T2#
Okah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
Von Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah thows a leg kick but Von Lee checks it
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okah scrambles back to his feet.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okah.
Von Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okah looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Von Lee with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okah, as that shot connected. #T3#
Von Lee connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee lands a body shot.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Von Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Okah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Von Lee there.
Von Lee throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Lee takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Okah misses the target.#T4#
Okah lunges at Von Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Lee's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Lee throws a jab when Okah was well out of range.
Von Lee feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Von Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Okah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okah defends well and Von Lee ends up having to push Okah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah misses with a hook
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah throws an off balance right hand
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#697 Defoe v Okah
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Altare is looking to clinch.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
Altare tries to clinch
and Von Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Altare 's knee.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altare.
Altare tries to clinch but Von Lee moves away
and Von Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Altare 's knee.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
Altare tries to clinch there but Von Lee circles away.
Von Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Altare. That did some damage!
Von Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Von Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Von Lee counters with a left to the body. #T1##CL#
Altare rushes Von Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Von Lee.
Von Lee wants to break free but Altare has control.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Von Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Altare clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Von Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Von Lee misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a right to the head.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altare looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Altare.
Altare tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Altare blocks a body shot from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Von Lee manages to pull guard. #T3#
Altare controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Von Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Lee looking to control but Altare passes into half guard.
Altare stalling. #SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Von Lee actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Lee is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Lee is trying to keep Altare in close.
Altare stopping the sweep attempt from Von Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Altare avoids it with no problem.
Altare tries to clinch but Von Lee is having none of it.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altare closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Altare.
Von Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Altare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee trying to control but Altare is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Altare works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Altare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Altare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Altare looking for a sweep. Not yet Altare, not yet.
Altare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Altare.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Altare misses with a left hand
and Von Lee counters with a series of strikes. Altare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Von Lee lands a head shot.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat. #T2#
Altare tries to clinch up
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Altare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Lee works Altare's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Altare misses
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Altare moves out of range of the body kick.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altare doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
John Altare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altare closes the distance but Von Lee moves to the side
and Von Lee counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Altare fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Altare has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Lee trying to control but Altare is working from the bottom.
Von Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Altare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Lee throws a strike but Altare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Von Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Altare defends well.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Altare slips nicely into half guard.
Altare performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Lee gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee connects with a leg kick. Altare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Altare closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
so Von Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Von Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Altare keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee postures up in Altare's guard and throws a big left but Altare blocks it.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Altare keeps moving.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Altare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Altare seems keen to control Von Lee's posture.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Altare keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Altare saw that one coming.
Von Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Altare moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Lee scores with a jab.
John Altare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Altare.
Altare checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Von Lee - just one landing.
Von Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Altare.#CL#
Altare has managed to clinch.
Von Lee can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Von Lee manages to break the clinch.
Altare staying out of range there.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Altare takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Altare checks a low kick from Von Lee.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altare misses with a wild combination.
Altare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altare moves away.
Altare takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Altare clinches.
Von Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Altare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Lee tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Von Lee drags the fight down to the ground. #T4##SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Altare passes into half guard.
Altare sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Lee wants to improve his position but Altare is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Lee 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#694 Bubba v Simmons
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Sandman moves into the clinch successfully.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Von Lee.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandman controls his hands.
Von Lee lands an uppercut.
Von Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Von Lee - that landed with a thud.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandman.
Sandman is trying to drag Von Lee to the mat but Von Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sandman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Lee prevents it.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sandman to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Lee cracks a nice hook into Sandman's ribs.
Sandman moves forwards but Von Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Sandman misses with a left hand
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee lands a big right hook! Sandman looks hurt but is still standing! Von Lee lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Sandman falls down and Von Lee dives in with a huge hammer fist! Sandman's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Von Lee runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clifton Von Lee!
An out of breath Clifton Von Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated The Sandman had this to say: 'cunt was doped up'.

Event: GAMMA#690 Shin v Volkov 4
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Verama throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Von Lee sees coming a mile off.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Lee is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama closes the distance and clinches up with Von Lee, looking for a takedown. Verama pushes Von Lee against the cage but Von Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Von Lee counters with a body kick.
Verama scores with a push kick.
Verama slips under a jab from Von Lee.
It looked like Verama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Lee.
Verama misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Verama misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Von Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verama but Verama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some bone on bone action there as Verama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Verama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Verama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Lee takes a step back to recover.
Von Lee defending well as Verama loads up on a big left hand.
Verama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Verama.
Verama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Lee has time to react.
Verama stuffs the takedown.
Verama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Von Lee swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verama misses with a straight right.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee cracks the inside of Verama's front leg. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee throws a leg kick
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Lee has time to react.
Von Lee takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Verama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Verama finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verama, right into the meat.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Verama misses with a leg kick.
Verama lands the left hand.
Von Lee with a nice cross.
Verama looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
Von Lee scores with a leg kick.
Verama takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.
Von Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Von Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Von Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verama on the side of the head.
Verama jabs Von Lee right on the nose. Von Lee blinks but takes it well.
Verama fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Lee in the body.
Von Lee takes one on the button.
Verama takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Verama throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
Verama misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.#T4#
Von Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verama tries to land a leg kick but Von Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Verama lands with a good body shot.
Verama lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama lands with a right hand.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Verama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Lee scores with a leg kick.
Von Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Verama backs off Von Lee throws a huge counter combo but Verama manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verama with a body shot.
Von Lee slips a straight right by Verama.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hector Verama is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verama with a body shot.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Verama moves away and avoids it.
Von Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Verama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Verama throws a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Verama's knee momentarily.
Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
A low kick from Verama is predictable there
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Verama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Verama half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verama is able to avoid easily.
Verama throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verama.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Verama throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama needs to keep his hands up - Von Lee had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verama tests Von Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama lands with a cross.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Verama.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama lands a really nice looking cross but Von Lee seems unphased.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Verama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Lee slips a straight right by Verama.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Verama misses with a straight left. #T3#
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama lands a nice hook to Von Lee's body. Von Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Lee follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.#T4#
A shot to the body from Verama misses
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Verama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Lee. Von Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verama in his tracks.
Von Lee shoots in and drives through. Verama sprawls well.
Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Von Lee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Verama has got the better of the exchanges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verama lands a slapping body shot.
Von Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Verama throws a quick counter kick to the body but Von Lee avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Verama dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Verama with a nice cross.
Verama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Lee blocks the body kick.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Verama.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
That kick from Verama tenderised Von Lee's leg. Von Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Verama as he connects with a hook.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Verama.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Von Lee.#T1#
Verama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Nice cross by Von Lee.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Von Lee misses
and Verama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Verama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verama checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verama, right into the meat. #T2#
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Verama misses with a head kick.
Von Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Verama counters with a body kick that stops Von Lee in his tracks momentarily.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lee can do to turn this around?
Verama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verama backing away here, and Von Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3##TD2#
Von Lee drives through with a takedown into Verama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Verama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Lee defends well.#SUB#
Von Lee sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Verama doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Von Lee paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Verama - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Verama!
A relieved looking Hector Verama 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: GAMMA#685 Defoe v Bixby
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Von Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Laoka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laoka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Lee throwing a counter right hand but Laoka manages to avoid it.
Laoka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laoka misses with a shot to the body
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee dips to his left and cracks Laoka with an uppercut!
Laoka 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.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee catches Laoka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laoka connects with a body shot that sends Von Lee's belly button to the back.
Von Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Laoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Von Lee catches Laoka right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Von Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Von Lee.
Von Lee thumps Laoka with a low kick.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
Laoka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laoka scores with a spinning back kick!
Laoka just misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Von Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laoka at a distance.
Von Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Lee needs to keep his hands up - Laoka had a free shot at his head there.
Von Lee with a hook.
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Laoka moved away.
Laoka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Laoka counters with a low kick, right behind Von Lee 's knee. #T2#
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Von Lee swings for the body but Laoka moves out of range.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laoka moves away.
Von Lee is looking to slow Laoka down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Laoka.
Laoka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Laoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Laoka tries a quick counter leg kick but Von Lee is wise to it.
Von Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laoka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laoka misses with a straight right.
Laoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee scores with a body shot.
Laoka throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Laoka saw that one coming.
Von Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Von Lee tries to keep at a distance but Laoka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Lee digs a right hand into Laoka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laoka's gas tank. #T3##BC#
Von Lee manages to break the clinch.
Laoka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laoka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Laoka moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Laoka. Beautiful body shot.
Laoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Laoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Lee throws a leg kick
and Laoka counters with a low kick, right behind Von Lee 's knee.
Laoka tries a low kick but Von Lee avoids it.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsu Laoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laoka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laoka is looking to chop away at Von Lee's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Lee misses the target.
Von Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laoka.
Laoka walks into a straight right hand from Von Lee.#T4#
Laoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katsu Laoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Von Lee - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laoka throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Laoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laoka.
Laoka connects with a body shot.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Laoka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
Von Lee punishes Laoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Laoka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Laoka moved out of range nicely.
Laoka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laoka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laoka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Laoka.
Laoka moves out of range as Von Lee strikes.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laoka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Von Lee misses.
Laoka connects with a body shot that sends Von Lee's belly button to the back.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Laoka moved out of range nicely.
Laoka misses with a low kick.
Von Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
Von Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laoka lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee looks to land a right hand but Laoka moved out of range.
Laoka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Von Lee slips a jab from Laoka.
Laoka is looking to clinch. #T1#
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Laoka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
Von Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laoka throws out a counter right but Von Lee avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Von Lee misses its intended target.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Von Lee misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laoka 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 Von Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Laoka.
Clifton Von Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Laoka lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laoka 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 Von Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Laoka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laoka tries to move into range but Von Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Laoka moves out of range.
Laoka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laoka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Lee staying out of range there.
Von Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Laoka is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Lee misses with a body punch
and Von Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Lee slips a jab from Laoka.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Laoka blocks the low kick.
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Laoka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laoka throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Laoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Lee misses with a straight left.
Laoka works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Laoka forces Von Lee back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Laoka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laoka lands a nice uppercut.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laoka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Lee's elbow. #T4#
Von Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laoka smiles and moves away.
Laoka misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Von Lee misses #CL2#
and Laoka moves into the clinch.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Von Lee blocks with his arms.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laoka throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Laoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laoka working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Von Lee.
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Laoka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laoka misses with a knee strike.
Laoka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Lee.
Von Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Laoka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Lee checks a low kick from Laoka.
As Laoka backs away, Von Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Von Lee scores with a hook.
Laoka slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee scores with a nice strike.
Laoka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Lee at a distance.
Von Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laoka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laoka 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 Von Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laoka.
Laoka looks for the body kick but Von Lee saw that one coming.
Laoka misses with a hook
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laoka throws a shot from downtown. Von Lee moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Laoka walks into a straight right hand from Von Lee.
Von Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laoka, right into the meat.
Laoka cracks Von Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laoka throws a sloppy head kick and Von Lee moves out of range easily.
Laoka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Lee on the side of the head.
Laoka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laoka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Lee walks into a straight right hand from Laoka.
Von Lee takes one on the button.
Von Lee tries a low kick but Laoka avoids it.
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Lee throws a hook but Laoka avoids it easily.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Laoka throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laoka.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laoka throws a big shot that misses.
Laoka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Laoka.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Laoka blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Laoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laoka misses with a looping right.
Laoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Laoka misses with an uppercut.
Laoka slips a straight right by Von Lee.
Laoka throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laoka! But no joy.
Laoka misses with a looping right.#T3#
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee misses with a looping right.
A jab from Laoka does it's job there.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Laoka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Lee takes a step back to recover.
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Laoka checks it.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laoka throws out the jab.
Laoka misses with a body kick.
Laoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee looks to land a body kick but Laoka moved away.
A head kick misses from Laoka.
Von Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Von Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Von Lee.
Laoka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laoka checks it well.
Von Lee takes a swing at Laoka's ribcage but misses.
Laoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laoka is able to avoid easily.
Laoka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
Laoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Lee.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Laoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Laoka throws a shot from downtown. Von Lee moves away and avoids it.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#681 Mason vs Shin
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Von Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Von Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Lee misses the target.
Von Lee with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Esposito - that will leave a mark!
Von Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espositos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Lee thuds a left hand into Esposito's body.
Von Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito cracks Von Lee with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Lee.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Von Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Lee is out of range.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clifton Von Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Von Lee's body. Von Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
Esposito checks the leg kick nicely there.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Von Lee scores with a leg kick.
Von Lee thuds his right hand into Esposito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Esposito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esposito checks a leg kick.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Von Lee saw that one coming.
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Esposito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Von Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Von Lee moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Von Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Esposito throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Esposito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body. Esposito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito.
Von Lee throws a low kick but Esposito moves out of range easily.
Von Lee motions for Esposito to come forward. Von Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Esposito has a takedown stuffed.
Clifton Von Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Esposito.
Von Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esposito at a distance.
Von Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esposito lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Esposito throws a leg kick but Von Lee checks it.
Esposito thows a leg kick but Von Lee checks it
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito ducks right into an uppercut from Von Lee.
Esposito tries to clinch there but Von Lee circles away.
Von Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Esposito misses
and Von Lee counters with a good low kick that Esposito was not able to check.
Esposito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Esposito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Lee misses with a double jab. #T4#
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee throws out a leg kick but Esposito moves out of range and Von Lee only half commits.
Esposito lands a jab to Von Lee's midsection.
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body. Esposito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Esposito as he connects with a hook.
Von Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Von Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esposito throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee is looking to counter punch.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Nice body kick from Von Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Lee takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
Von Lee cracks Esposito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Esposito throws a counter combo.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Javier Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee cracks Esposito with a good jab.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Esposito.
Esposito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Lee on the side of the head.
Von Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.#T1#
Esposito lands a leg kick that knocks Von Lee off balance momentarily.
Von Lee blocks a head kick by Esposito.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Von Lee moves away and avoids it.
As Esposito looks to move away, Von Lee throws a big counter combo but Esposito just gets out of the way.
Von Lee connects with a body shot.
Esposito tried to score with a low kick but Von Lee checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
Von Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Esposito's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito.
Von Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esposito misses with a hook
and Von Lee counters with a nice body kick.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Von Lee's body. Von Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Lee's sensitive parts. #T2#
Von Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee jabs at Esposito's body.
Decent striking displayed by Von Lee there.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Esposito might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Von Lee has got the better of the exchanges.
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but Von Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee tries a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Esposito works Von Lee's body with a nice hook.
Esposito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Esposito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee lands a jab.
Von Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee cracks Esposito with an open hand slap.
Esposito throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
Esposito throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range. #CL2#
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Von Lee.
Von Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Von Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Von Lee prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Von Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Von Lee manages to get underhooks.
Von Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?
Von Lee blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Esposito.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito is working Von Lee over against the cage.#BC#
Von Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito misses with a double jab.
Von Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Esposito lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee connects with a body shot that sends Esposito's belly button to the back.
Von Lee checks a low kick from Esposito.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Von Lee is looking to wear down Esposito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Lee.
Von Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito slips a jab from Von Lee.
Esposito tries a quick counter leg kick but Von Lee is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Esposito throws a low kick but Von Lee avoids it.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Von Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Esposito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Esposito's head.
Esposito walks into a jab.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Von Lee keeps it at a distance.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee looks for the body kick but Esposito saw that one coming.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Javier Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee scores with a head kick. Esposito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
Von Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Esposito looks to land a left hand but Von Lee moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Von Lee.
Von Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito fails to land with a series of punches.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Von Lee scores with a nice strike.
Clifton Von Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Esposito throws a low kick, looking for Von Lee's leg but Von Lee calmly moves out of range.
Von Lee misses with a low kick as Esposito jumps back.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Esposito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito feints a counter leg kick.
Von Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Von Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Von Lee scores with the left hand. Esposito knows he should have avoided that one.
Esposito throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Esposito swinging wildly here. #T4#
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Lee misses the target.
Von Lee digs a good hook to Esposito's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Lee as he jumps to the side.
Von Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Esposito was just out of range.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Esposito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Von Lee. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Von Lee.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
That kick from Von Lee tenderised Esposito's leg. Esposito is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Lee doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Lee 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#678 Bryant v Hoyce
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Von Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ninefingers's hands.#TD2#
Von Lee shoots in and bounces Ninefingers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Von Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Von Lee trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee stands up over Ninefingers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position but Von Lee postures up.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ninefingers is trying to keep Von Lee in close.
Von Lee preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ninefingers pulls Von Lee in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Ninefingers working for a triangle but Von Lee defends it easily.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ninefingers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Lee defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee stands and throws Ninefingers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Lee is looking to take a break and control but Ninefingers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Lee slows the pace down.
Von Lee is chipping away with strikes.
Ninefingers is looking for a sweep.
Von Lee staying calm.
Ninefingers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninefingers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Lee looking to pass the guard.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee is continuing to stall.
Von Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ninefingers's guard.
Von Lee trying to control from half guard but Ninefingers is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Von Lee trying to advance position but Ninefingers counters by regaining guard.
Von Lee content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ninefingers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Lee defends well.
Von Lee won't allow Ninefingers to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee 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#
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ninefingers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee misses with a body shot
and Ninefingers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Von Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ninefingers misses with a head kick.
Von Lee slips under a jab from Ninefingers.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses
and Von Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Von Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Lee connects with a right hand. Ninefingers shakes it off.#T1#
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninefingers is just out of range.
Ninefingers is looking to counter punch.
Von Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Von Lee finds it's target.
Von Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Von Lee scores with a takedown into Ninefingers's guard.
Von Lee won't allow Ninefingers to sweep him here.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ninefingers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Lee is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
Von Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ninefingers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ninefingers.
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninefingers is keeping the position for now.
Von Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully. #T3#
Von Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Ninefingers wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment.
Von Lee is in close to Ninefingers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Von Lee lands a couple of digs.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Ninefingers working a defensive guard but Von Lee passes into half guard.
Von Lee drops an elbow to the side of Ninefingers's head.
Von Lee is looking to advance position but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Ninefingers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninefingers is refusing to be controlled, as Von Lee sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninefingers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ninefingers wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ninefingers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Lee passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee stuns Ninefingers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ninefingers moves in looking to clinch but Von Lee pushes him off.
Von Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ninefingers is out of range and Von Lee settles back down.
Ninefingers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ninefingers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ninefingers lands in his opponent's guard.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Ninefingers controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Von Lee managing to control the position.
Von Lee is trying to control the position but Ninefingers postures up. #SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ninefingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninefingers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee pulls Ninefingers in close to prevent any damage.
Ninefingers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Von Lee looking for a guillotine here but Ninefingers defends easily.
Von Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Von Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Ninefingers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Lee is keeping the position for now.
Von Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Ninefingers is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Von Lee throws a hook but Ninefingers blocks it.
Ninefingers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ninefingers but Ninefingers pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Von Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ninefingers tries to counter by clinching up but Von Lee breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Ninefingers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninefingers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Von Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Ninefingers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninefingers was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Von Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ninefingers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Lee.
Ninefingers fails with the takedown
and Ninefingers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Von Lee - just one landing.
Logan Ninefingers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Lee cracks Ninefingers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Von Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#674 Bryant v Mencken
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Von Lee slips under a jab from Shaw.
We've been informed that Shaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Von Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Lee throws a right hand that Shaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaw also avoids with ease.
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaw. That's going to slow Von Lee down.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Von Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaw scores with a hook.
Von Lee thuds his right hand into Shaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Shaw forces Von Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Lee's elbow.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Von Lee can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw working aggressively here.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Shaw - that landed with a thud.
Shaw dodges an elbow strike from Von Lee.
Shaw misses with an elbow over the top.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land. #T2#
Shaw throws an elbow that misses.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lees head.
Nice body punch from Von Lee.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw stalling in the clinch but Von Lee improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Von Lee.
A nice left hand lands by Von Lee.
Von Lee blocking some punches.
Von Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Von Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Lee has Shaw pressed against the cage.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee has been working on his balance at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shaw.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shaw.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Von Lee blocks an uppercut.
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Von Lee.
Shaw lands a left hand.
Shaw gets through Von Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaw pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shaw is pushing Von Lee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Shaw.
Shaw receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Von Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Von Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shaw is trying to keep an underhook but Von Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Von Lee is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Lee wants to slow Shaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaw to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Von Lee darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaw.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee lands a nice elbow.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage. #T1#
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack Shaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Von Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Lee.
Shaw tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Shaw.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Von Lee.
Shaw trying to stall but Von Lee improves his position.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Von Lee is working Shaw over against the cage.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw. #T2#
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Lee controls his hands.
A short right from Von Lee on the inside. #BC#
Von Lee manages to break the clinch.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Lee swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Von Lee works the jab nicely.
Shaw misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Von Lee.#T3#
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shaw sprawls and moves away.
Von Lee catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Von Lee takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Von Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Von Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Shaw tries to clinch but Von Lee is having none of it.
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Von Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Lee's head.
Von Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw is looking to clinch but Von Lee is avoiding it.
As Shaw tries to get set, Von Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Lee throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Von Lee.#CL2#
Shaw has managed to clinch.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Shaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Lee gets an underhook and turns Shaw into the cage.
Shaw lands a right hand.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Von Lee looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Von Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Lee fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Shaw counters by moving into the clinch.
Shaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Shaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Von Lee working aggressively here.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Von Lee.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw cracks Von Lee with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shaw.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
Shaw holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Von Lee avoids the elbow strike from Shaw, against the cage.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Von Lee.
Shaw tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw has Von Lee pressed against the cage.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Von Lee blocking some punches. #T3#
Shaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Von Lee is leaning against Shaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Von Lee. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee takes a shot to the head.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Shaw gets through Von Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#670 Curry v Mencken
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Hatfield forces Von Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Hatfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Von Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Von Lee clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Hatfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Lee smiles and moves away.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Hatfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Lee circles away.
Von Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatfield doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee with a jab.
Hatfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hatfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Von Lee's half guard.
Hatfield works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Von Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hatfield throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Von Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Von Lee manages to get to full guard.
Hatfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Von Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Von Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hatfield wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
Hatfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hatfield is fighting to break Von Lee's control of his arms but Von Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Lee keeping moving, preventing Hatfield from controlling successfully.
Hatfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatfield manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatfield trying to control the position.
Hatfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hatfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hatfield throwing strikes from guard but Von Lee blocks nicely.
Hatfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Von Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Hatfield controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatfield is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatfield wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
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 Devil Anse Hatfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Von Lee lands the left hand.
Von Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield darts in looking for a takedown but Von Lee gets double underhooks and turns Hatfield into the cage.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Lee is looking to chop away at Hatfield's legs.
Hatfield wants to clinch up but Von Lee keeps it at a distance.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatfield's head backwards.
Von Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Von Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hatfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Hatfield fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hatfield fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hatfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Anse Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lee keeps control of Hatfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hatfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Lee has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hatfield lands a takedown into guard.
Hatfield postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hatfield working some strikes from top position.
Hatfield trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Hatfield throws an elbow that misses. Von Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hatfield's guard. Nice move by Von Lee!#REVB##T2#
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devil Anse Hatfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Hatfield looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Lee has picked Hatfield up and slammed him! Hatfield can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Lee manages to pass to side control!
Von Lee cracks Hatfield with a big right hand but Hatfield just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hatfield is looking for a sweep.
Von Lee is chipping away with strikes.
Hatfield throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Von Lee takes a little break here. Hatfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Von Lee working the ground and pound.
Von Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Hatfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Von Lee landing strikes. #T4#
Von Lee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Von Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Von Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Von Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Von Lee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Hatfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee 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#
Hatfield fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat.
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
Hatfield misses with a takedown
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Hatfield closes the distance and clinches.
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Lee prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Anse Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee tries a body shot but Hatfield blocks it. #TD#
Hatfield drags the fight down to the ground.
Von Lee controlling from the top position.
Hatfield looking to control. #T1#
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Lee trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Von Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hatfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Hatfield avoids it with no problem.
Von Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hatfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hatfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Hatfield misses
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks for a takedown but Von Lee sprawls well.
Von Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield tries for a takedown but Von Lee circles away easily
and Von Lee counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Von Lee does it's job there.
Von Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.#T3#
Von Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield wants to clinch
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Von Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Hatfield shoots and misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee connects with a right hand. Hatfield shakes it off.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Von Lee moves out of range. #TD#
Hatfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Lee to the ground. Hatfield is now in Von Lee's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hatfield trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hatfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Lee is keeping the position for now.
Hatfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Von Lee looking for a guillotine here but Hatfield defends easily.
Von Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatfield manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Von Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hatfield's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#666 Curry v Gunnar 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Von Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Von Lee's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito. #TD#
Von Lee tries to sprawl but Esposito drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Von Lee tries to get to full guard but Esposito has control of the leg.
Esposito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Lee wants to improve his position but Esposito is controlling well.
Von Lee is trying to maintain the position but Esposito is very close to passing his half guard.
Esposito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Lee trying to control here.
Von Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Esposito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Lee defending well though.
Esposito prevents Von Lee from standing back up.
Von Lee gets back to full guard.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Esposito defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esposito misses with a hook.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito.
Esposito quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Esposito lands a really nice looking cross but Von Lee seems unphased.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Von Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Von Lee backs away, Esposito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esposito checks a leg kick.
Von Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Von Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Esposito counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee missing with a left hand there. Esposito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito tries to clinch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Esposito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Von Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Von Lee coming out on top.#T3#
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Esposito blocks the low kick.
Von Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Von Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Esposito is looking to score with low kicks.
Esposito takes one on the button.
Esposito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Javier Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Nice body kick from Von Lee.#T4#
Esposito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Lee.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito moves forwards but Von Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Lee momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Lee.
Von Lee with a jab.
Von Lee jabs Esposito right on the nose. Esposito blinks but takes it well.
Von Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Esposito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Esposito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Esposito looks to land a left hand but Von Lee moved out of range nicely.
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Esposito tries to counter with a takedown but Von Lee is quick to defend against it.
Von Lee misses with a looping right.
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Esposito misses with the body kick
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lee.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito works Von Lee's body with a nice hook.
Von Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito throws a front kick aimed at Von Lee's knee but Von Lee avoids it well.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Von Lee clinches up with Esposito and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito has Von Lee pressed against the cage.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito trying to control the position but instead, Von Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esposito into the cage.
Von Lee stalling against the cage.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito can't get the takedown.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards. #T2#
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Esposito on the inside. #TD2#
Esposito is fighting off a takedown attempt but Von Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Esposito to the mat. Esposito regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment.
Esposito trying to keep a closed guard but Von Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Esposito looking for a sweep. Not yet Esposito, not yet.
Esposito wants to stand but Von Lee is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Esposito has control of Von Lee's left arm, preventing Von Lee from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Esposito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Lee will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4##TD#
Esposito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Von Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esposito trying to pass the guard but Von Lee defending well.
Von Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee wants to get back to full guard but Esposito has passed into side control.
Esposito working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Von Lee checks the leg kick.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lee.
Esposito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Esposito throws a low kick but Von Lee moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Von Lee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esposito. #CL#
Von Lee tries to keep at a distance but Esposito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Esposito slows down the pace here.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Esposito is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Esposito has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Von Lee is trying to keep an underhook but Esposito manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Von Lee is looking to improve his position.
Esposito trying to control the action but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Von Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Lee.
Von Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esposito's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esposito is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Lee is on top in guard. #REVB#
Von Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esposito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Lee won't allow Esposito to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito has control of Von Lee's left arm, preventing Von Lee from doing any damage.
Von Lee connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito wants to control but Von Lee passes easily into half guard.
Esposito wants to get back to full guard.
Von Lee passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Esposito's face as Von Lee controls the position.
Esposito is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Esposito some visible discomfort.
Von Lee trying to control the position but Esposito is working away. #T4#
Esposito tries to buck Von Lee off but Von Lee is having none of it.
Esposito wants to control but Von Lee postures up.
Esposito is trying to improve his position.
Javier Esposito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Lee wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
Esposito takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Esposito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Javier Esposito!

Event: GAMMA#661 Keenan v Citizen
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Von Lee clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Von Lee.
Sandman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Lee is defending well.#BC2#
Von Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Lee throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Sandman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Von Lee won't be happy with that.
Von Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sandman throws a strike aimed at the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee avoids it well.
Von Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sandman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sandman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Lee is trying to maintain the position but Sandman is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Von Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandman pulls his head out easily.
Von Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandman.
Sandman trying to control from half guard but Von Lee is working away. #T1#
Von Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sandman thows a huge punch but Von Lee dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Sandman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Lee defends it well.
Von Lee is looking to improve his position.
Von Lee is doing well to control the position and prevent Sandman from advancing to side control.
Sandman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Lee moves into full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Von Lee is trying to keep Sandman in close.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Von Lee is keeping the position.
Sandman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lee managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandman advances position into side control!
Von Lee holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Von Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Von Lee gets back to half guard.
Sandman wants to free his trapped foot but Von Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Von Lee wants to improve his position but Sandman is controlling well. #SUB#
Sandman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Von Lee still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Von Lee has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Von Lee trying to control the action but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Sandman taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Sandman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Von Lee looks up at the clock and then as Sandman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sandman is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform me that Von Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sandman is working hard here to advance position.
Von Lee tries to stand but Sandman is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 The Sandman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Von Lee misses with a head kick.
Sandman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandman is looking to clinch but Von Lee is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Sandman blocks the low kick.
Sandman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Von Lee looks to land a body kick but Sandman moved away.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee looks to throw the jab but Sandman is out of range.
Von Lee looks for the body kick but Sandman saw that one coming.
Sandman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Sandman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman misses with the ground and pound.
Sandman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sandman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee regains half guard, as Sandman was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Von Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sandman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sandman's back!
Sandman is really stuck here.
Von Lee connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sandman to escape the position. #T2#
Von Lee is hanging on to Sandman's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Sandman is trying to roll into a better position but Von Lee has get a rear naked choke and Sandman is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clifton Von Lee!
A relieved looking Clifton Von Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The Sandman was interviewed post fight and said 'cunt was doped up'.

Event: GAMMA#656 Goodman v Diehard
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Hallick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Hallick misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Von Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hallick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee throws a wild body kick that Hallick sees coming a mile off.
Hallick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Von Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallick blocks the body kick.
Hallick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hallick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Von Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Hallick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hallick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallick lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lee.
Von Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hallick to score with a decent uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Lee.
Hallick lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallick scores with a decent looking hook.
Hallick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Hallick avoids the head kick by Von Lee.
Nice body punch from Hallick.
A good leg kick by Hallick.
Hallick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Hallick avoids it with no problem.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Good work by Hallick as he checks the leg kick.
Hallick misses with an uppercut.
Hallick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Hallick misses the jab.
Donk. Von Lee catches Hallick right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Hallick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallick misses with a body punch
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hallick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallick blocks a jab.#TD2#
Von Lee looking to score a takedown here. Hallick is defending well but Von Lee drives through and ends up in Hallick's guard.
Von Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Lee trying to control but Hallick is working from the bottom.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Von Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallick has wrist control.
Von Lee wants to pass the guard but Hallick is keeping the position.
Von Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hallick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallick.
Hallick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallick misses the target.
Hallick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by Hallick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Hallick moves away and avoids it.
Al Hallick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Hallick.
Hallick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hallick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick misses with a straight left.
Von Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hallick blocks it well.
Hallick throws a big shot that misses.
Hallick slips under a jab.
Hallick throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Hallick throws a head kick but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee missing with a left hand there. Hallick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Hallick moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallick misses its target.
Al Hallick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallick. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
Von Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallick.
Hallick misses with a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallick checks a leg kick.
Hallick misses with a hook.
Hallick throws a looping overhand right but Von Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Hallick throws a low kick, looking for Von Lee's leg but Von Lee calmly moves out of range.
Hallick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.#T2#
Von Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallick.
Von Lee follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hallick throws a sloppy head kick and Von Lee moves out of range easily.
Hallick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Von Lee.
Von Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hallick lands a lovely overhand right.
Hallick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallick connects with the punch.
Hallick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallick scores with a decent looking hook.
Hallick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Hallick is wise to it.
Hallick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Hallick moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Hallick throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lee can do to turn this around?
Von Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallick counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hallick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Hallick misses.
Von Lee feints the counter takedown.
Hallick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Sloppy strikes from Hallick. Those never looked like landing.
Von Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hallick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallick misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hallick keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hallick keeping full guard, as Von Lee tries to pass.
Von Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hallick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Lee is controlling him.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Hallick keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hallick dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Hallick.
And Von Lee responds with a good body kick, but Hallick manages to step out the way in time.
Hallick doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Lee circles away.
Al Hallick is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat.
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Hallick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Von Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Von Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Von Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallick counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Hallick avoids it.
It looked like Hallick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallick wants to land a leg kick but Von Lee is out of range.
Hallick looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.#T1#
Hallick misses the shot to the body.
Hallick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Lee.
Hallick throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Hallick. That snapped Von Lee's head back.
Hallick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hallick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Lee throws a jab when Hallick was well out of range.
Hallick misses with a head kick.
Von Lee lands with a right hand.
Hallick works Von Lee's body with a nice hook.
Hallick throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hallick lunges at Von Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Lee's hand.
Von Lee wants to clinch up but Hallick keeps it at a distance.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallick throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
Von Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hallick defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Von Lee throws a leg kick
and Hallick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Hallick.
Nice defenses there by Hallick.
Hallick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Von Lee takes a swing at Hallick's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hallick clinches. #BC2#
Von Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hallick's calf.
Hallick thuds a left hand into Von Lee's body.#T3#
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Hallick lands with a kick to the temple. Von Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hallick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Lee's sensitive parts.
Von Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hallick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hallick connects with a right hand. Von Lee shakes it off.
Hallick lands with a kick to the temple. Von Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Von Lee is rocked!
Hallick lands a nice hook to Von Lee's body. Von Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallick finish him?
Hallick throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Von Lee's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hallick dives in looking to finish as Von Lee flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hallick's strikes! Hallick is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Von Lee's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Von Lee was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Hallick!
During a confident post fight interview, Al Hallick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RS 141 Champions
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
Boyka feinted with a counter takedown.
Von Lee lunges at Boyka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boyka's hand.
Boyka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee scores with a leg kick.
Boyka lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boyka misses with a left hand
and Von Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boyka misses the body punch #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Lee.
Von Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Lee trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Boyka pulls Von Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Von Lee looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Boyka working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boyka holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Lee throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Von Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boyka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Lee. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Von Lee 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.
Von Lee working Boyka over with strikes.
Von Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Von Lee wants to take a breather but Boyka is having none of it.
Von Lee is looking to advance position but Boyka won't allow it.
Boyka is staying active underneath Von Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Von Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyka punishes Von Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
Boyka misses with a kick to the body
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyka swinging wildly here.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Boyka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.#T4#
Boyka lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Boyka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boyka.
Boyka throws a lazy right hand but Von Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Lee misses.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Boyka. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Boyka lands.
Boyka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boyka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyka closes the distance but Von Lee moves to the side
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Lee has time to react.
Boyka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Lee throws a push kick but Boyka slaps the foot to one side.
Von Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boyka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Boyka pushes Von Lee away with a front kick.
Von Lee moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target. #T1#
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Von Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boyka is out of range and Von Lee settles back down.
Boyka attempts a counter takedown but Von Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Boyka throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Boyka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyka backing away here, and Von Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Boyka misses the body punch
and Von Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boyka throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boyka is looking to clinch.
Boyka misses with a body punch
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Boyka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Boyka clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boyka.
Von Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boyka tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Von Lee blocking some punches.
Boyka swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Boyka tries to work over Von Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyka. #T3#
Von Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boyka working aggressively here.
Boyka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boyka.
A short left from Von Lee.
Von Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyka throws a head punch that misses.
Boyka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Boyka managing to block the knees to the body from Von Lee.
Von Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boyka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyka trying to land knees to the body.
Von Lee prevents a body shot from Boyka.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Boyka - that landed with a thud. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Boyka fails to land.
Boyka tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Boyka back against the cage.
Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyka cracks Von Lee with a nice body shot.
Yuri Boyka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
Von Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
Boyka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Von Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Boyka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Lee misses with a leg kick
letting Boyka counter with a right hand.
Von Lee cracks Boyka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boyka tries to clinch up but Von Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Lee.
Boyka throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Von Lee needs to keep his hands up - Boyka had a free shot at his head there.
Boyka throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
Von Lee wants to counter with a clinch but Boyka pushes him away.#T1#
Boyka lands a nice hook to Von Lee's body. Von Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Lee throws a looping overhand right but Boyka ducks down to avoid it.
Von Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Von Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boyka doesn't seem phased though.
Boyka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boyka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyka.
Von Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boyka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Boyka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Lee slips under a jab.#T2#
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Boyka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boyka misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee with the counter takedown but Boyka avoids it easily.
Von Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boyka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee counters with a leg 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!
Von Lee thuds his right hand into Boyka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Boyka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boyka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boyka is keeping busy.
Boyka takes a shot to the head.
Boyka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Boyka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Lee lands an uppercut.
Von Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
Von Lee has Boyka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boyka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyka tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Boyka back against the cage.
Boyka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Von Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boyka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boyka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boyka lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boyka.
Boyka lands with a left to the head.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Lee avoids it.
Boyka presses Von Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Lee prevents a body shot from Boyka. #T4#
Boyka pushes Von Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Boyka.
Boyka tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
Boyka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boyka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boyka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Boyka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boyka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Lee's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyka.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of Boyka's head.
Boyka being controlled against the cage.
Von Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Boyka clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Boyka moves into the clinch successfully.
Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Lee controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Boyka.
Von Lee tries to work over Boyka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Lee prevents a body shot from Boyka. #BC2#
Von Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka lands a jab to Von Lee's midsection.
Boyka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Nice shot lands for Von Lee.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Lee.
Von Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boyka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Boyka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Boyka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Lee swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka cracks a nice hook into Von Lee's ribs.#T2#
Boyka lands with a shot to the body.
Boyka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Boyka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boyka scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Lee should have avoided that one.
Von Lee slips under a jab.
Yuri Boyka is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boyka's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boyka at a distance.
Boyka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boyka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boyka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Boyka lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Lee's head.#T3#
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Boyka lands with a cross.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee throws a jab when Boyka was well out of range.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boyka counters with a stiff right hand.
Boyka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range.
Von Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boyka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boyka throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
Von Lee throws a push kick but Boyka slaps the foot to one side.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4##CL#
Boyka takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Von Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boyka is leaning against Von Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Von Lee.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Boyka.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka looking to throw knees to the head but Von Lee is blocking nicely.
Von Lee tries a body shot but Boyka blocks it.
Boyka lands a shot to the body.
Von Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boyka fails to land.
Boyka scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyka scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Boyka had his way with Clifton Von Lee in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Von Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boyka misses with a right hand
and Von Lee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boyka really felt that one!
Nice body punch from Boyka.
Boyka lands a nice hook to Von Lee's body. Von Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyka is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee cracks Boyka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Lee swinging wildly here. #T1##CL#
Boyka has Von Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Boyka tries to work over Von Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boyka blocking some punches.
Von Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Boyka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee cracks Boyka with a nice body shot.
Von Lee takes a shot to the head.
Von Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Boyka prevents a body shot from Von Lee.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boyka trying to land knees to the body.
Von Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Boyka.
Boyka can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action. #T2#
Von Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boyka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lee blocks an uppercut.
Von Lee blocking some punches.
Boyka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Lee blocks an uppercut.
Boyka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyka prevents the takedown attempt.
Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Von Lee breaks the clinch.
Boyka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Von Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boyka throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyka swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyka closes the distance but Von Lee moves to the side
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Boyka with a jab.
Boyka punishes Von Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuri Boyka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Von Lee slips a jab from Boyka.
Von Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Boyka misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.#CL#
Boyka clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boyka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyka blocks an uppercut.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuri Boyka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GK 135 - Dall vs Lee
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Slider misses #TD2#
and Von Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slider's guard.
Slider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Lee with a nice head shot there.
Slider tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Von Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Von Lee stands up over Slider, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Lee controlling from the top position. #T1#
Slider has control of Von Lee's left arm, preventing Von Lee from doing any damage.
Slider keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Slider wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment.
Von Lee stops Slider from standing up.
Von Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Slider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#ES#
Slider has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Von Lee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but Von Lee blocks with his arms. #T2#
Von Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Slider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Von Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Lee is defending well for now.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee avoiding damage as Slider throws knees to the body.
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
Slider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Lee's elbow.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slider missing with knees to the body.
Von Lee avoiding damage as Slider throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Von Lee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Slider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slider wants to stand up but Von Lee is controlling him.
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slider is keeping the position for now. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Lee won't allow Slider to get back to his feet.
Slider keeping full guard, as Von Lee tries to pass.
Von Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Slider has wrist control.
Von Lee is in close to Slider's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Lee cracks Slider with a solid left hand.
Von Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Lee stands up over Slider, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slider controls Von Lee momentarily but Von Lee frees himself. #T4#
Von Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Von Lee cracks Slider with a solid left hand.
Von Lee trying to control but Slider is working from the bottom.
Von Lee prevents Slider from getting back to his feet.
Von Lee is in close to Slider's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Lee with a nice head shot there.
Slider managing to control the position.
Slider looking for a sweep. Not yet Slider, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Slider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slider misses the body punch
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Slider saw that one coming.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slider on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slider connects with a jab.
Von Lee takes a swing at Slider's ribcage but misses.
Slider scores with a leg kick.
Slider feints and then cracks Von Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Lee down.
Slider misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slider has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Von Lee has passed into side control.
Slider is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Slider looks to move to half guard but instead Von Lee has passed into mount! Damn!
Von Lee landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Slider hang on?
Slider tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Lee cracks Slider with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Slider is squirming around, avoiding Von Lee's attempts to control the action.
Von Lee lands a couple of good shots and Slider has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Slider trying to get back to his feet but Von Lee is in full control for now. #T2#
Von Lee cracks Slider with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Slider from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Von Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Slider trying to get back to his feet but Von Lee is in full control for now.
Von Lee controlling well, preventing Slider from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Von Lee is looking for a choke. Slider gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Slider manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Slider preventing the sweep.
Von Lee looking to control. #SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Von Lee keeping full guard, as Slider tries to pass.
Slider not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slider is one step ahead there.
Von Lee being controlled here, momentarily. #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.
Von Lee looking to control.
Von Lee controlling the position.
Slider wants to stand and escape but instead Von Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Slider trying to keep a closed guard but Von Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Von Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Von Lee trying to control but Slider is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee 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#
Slider lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Lee cracks Slider with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Slider forces Von Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Slider misses with a knee strike.
Von Lee works on Slider's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Von Lee manages to break the clinch.
Von Lee checks a low kick from Slider.
Von Lee cracks a nice hook into Slider's ribs.
Slider looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range.
Slider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slider.
Von Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Lee throws a right hand that Slider ducks under and follows up with a left that Slider also avoids with ease.
Von Lee checks a leg kick.
Von Lee with a hook.#T1#
Slider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slider misses with a shot to the body
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slider tries to clinch up.
Von Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slider is looking to clinch but Von Lee is avoiding it.
Von Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slider connects with a jab.
Slider throws a low kick, looking for Von Lee's leg but Von Lee calmly moves out of range.
Slider misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Slider cracks Von Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slider. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee thuds his right hand into Slider's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Slider.
Slider swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Von Lee has closed the distance and engaged Slider in a clinch.
Von Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slider gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slider lands with a light punch inside.
Von Lee is stalling here.
Von Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Von Lee avoiding damage as Slider throws knees to the body.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Slider. #T3#
Von Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Lee lands with a left to the head.
Von Lee pushes Slider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee avoids the elbow strike from Slider, against the cage.
Von Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sliders head.
Slider misses with a body punch.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Slider misses with a knee strike.
Von Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Von Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
Von Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slider seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Von Lee can turn it around.
Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slider lands an elbow just above Von Lee 's eye.
Von Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slider tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
Slider lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Slider.
Slider lands an elbow inside that Von Lee shrugs off.
Slider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
Slider trying to land knees to the body.
Von Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slider misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Von Lee presses Slider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slider lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Von Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slider is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Von Lee.
Lolipo Slider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Lee 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!
A very excited looking Clifton Von Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GK 130 - Cole vs Asai 2
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Jab, jab by Lillard - just one landing.
Lillard throws a head kick but Von Lee moves out of range.
Lillard misses with an uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leeland Lillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Lillard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lillard wants to clinch but Von Lee slips to the side
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lillard fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Lee in the body.
Lillard checks a low kick from Von Lee.
A low kick from Lillard misses
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Lillard's shoulder, as Lillard tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Lillard.
Lillard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lillard walks into a stiff left hand from Von Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Jab by Von Lee.#CL2#
Von Lee has Lillard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lillard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Lillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Von Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Von Lee.
A short uppercut from Von Lee.
Come on Von Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Lillard blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Von Lee working aggressively here.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of Lillard's head.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
Lillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lillard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lillard tries to work over Von Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Lee is stalling here.
Von Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lillard as Von Lee tries to tie him up. #T3#
Lillard misses with some punches.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Lee stalling.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Lillard avoiding damage as Von Lee throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Von Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lillard is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Still in the clinch, Von Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lillard scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
A head punch on the inside from Lillard fails to land.
Lillard lands a left hand.
Von Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Lee throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee. #T4#
Lillard takes a shot to the head.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
Lillard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lillard prevents it.
Lillard pushes Von Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Lillard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lillard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lillard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard cracks Von Lee with a nice body shot.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lillard swings widly with a right hand
and Lillard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Lee misses with a double jab.
As Von Lee backs away, Lillard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lillard misses with an uppercut. Von Lee saw that one coming.
Lillard tries to clinch
and Von Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lillard misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lillard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lillard darts in trying to clinch
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lillard moves into range and clinches up with Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Von Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Von Lee gets through Lillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lillard scores with a shoulder strike.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Lee controls his hands.
Von Lee pushes Lillard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
Come on Von Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lillard landing knees to the body.
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Von Lee manages to break the clinch.
Von Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lillard slips under a jab from Von Lee.#CL#
Lillard closes the distance and clinches.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Von Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Lillard misses with some punches.
Von Lee trying to control the position but instead, Lillard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Lee into the cage.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Von Lee.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Lillard.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lillard.
Lillard pushes Von Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lillard lands a nice elbow.
Lillard takes a shot to the head.
Von Lee working aggressively here.
Von Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lillard lands with a left to the head.
Von Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Lillard lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lillard.
Lillard digs a right hand into Von Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Lee's gas tank.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Von Lee.
Lillard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Von Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lillard misses with a body kick.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Lillard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lillard checks a leg kick.
Von Lee moves out of range as Lillard throws a body kick.
Lillard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crunch! Lillard slams his shin into Von Lee's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lillard.
We've been told by Lillard's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Lillard lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lillard misses with a body shot.
Lillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard jabs Von Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lillard throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Lillard is wise to it.
Von Lee moves out of range as Lillard throws a body kick.
Lillard lands a lovely overhand right.
Lillard wants to slow Von Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lillard's calf.
Lillard throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leeland Lillard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lillard tries to clinch up.
Lillard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Lee doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Lillard moves into range and clinches up with Von Lee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Von Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lillard is defending well for now.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lillard pushes Von Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lillards head.
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lillard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Lee. #T1#
Von Lee lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Lee.
Lillard tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Von Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Lee taking a breather.
Von Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Lillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Lee's elbow.
Lillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
A hook to the body from Von Lee.
Lillard working aggressively here.
Von Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Lee or not.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of Lillard's head. #ROC2#
Lillard is rocked!
Von Lee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lillard! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Lee is unloading with more strikes now! Lillard drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Von Lee!
A very excited looking Clifton Von Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GKNY 127 - Lilard vs Boyka
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Skeet throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee 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.
Von Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skeet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Von Lee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Von Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skeet was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Skeet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skeet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Skeet wants to pass to mount but Von Lee is defending the position.
Von Lee is pressing down on Skeet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Von Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Lee, not yet. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Skeet trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skeet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skeet trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skeet postures up. #SUB#
Skeet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skeet has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lee's legs - danger averted.
Skeet trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Von Lee working for a triangle but Skeet defends it easily.
Von Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Skeet wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skeet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Skeet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Lee throws a head kick that Skeet semi-blocks.
A big right from Von Lee misses. #T3#
Skeet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Skeet.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skeet.
As Skeet backs away, Von Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Skeet throws a leg kick #TD#
and Von Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Skeet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Skeet has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skeet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skeet is trying to control the position but Von Lee postures up.
Von Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Skeet keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skeet throws a right hand that misses
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Skeet misses with a wild combination.
Skeet throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skeet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skeet throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
Von Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skeet misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Von Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skeet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Skeet.
Skeet throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Von Lee lands.
Skeet misses the jab.
Von Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skeet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skeets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skeet throws a head kick that misses
and Skeet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Skeet is rocked!
Clifton Von Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Skeet drops his hands momentarily. Von Lee doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Skeet staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Skeet doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clifton Von Lee!
A victorious Clifton Von Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
De Sucre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Lee on the side of the head.
Von Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
De Sucre throws a looping overhand right but Von Lee ducks down to avoid it.
De Sucre cracks Von Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Lee misses with a kick to the body.
De Sucre throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee throwing a counter right hand but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
De Sucre misses with a kick to the body.
De Sucre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Von Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Sucre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab. #CL2#
De Sucre clinches with his opponent.
Von Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
De Sucre blocking some punches. #T1#
Von Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Lee tries for a takedown but De Sucre manages to get underhooks.
De Sucre throws a head punch that misses.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of De Sucre's head.
Von Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Von Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Sucre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Sucre throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee thows a leg kick but De Sucre checks it
and De Sucre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Von Lee misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from De Sucre
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Sucre takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Von Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Von Lee.
Von Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
De Sucre just misses with a punch to the body.
De Sucre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
De Sucre counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre lands the left hand.
De Sucre lands a head kick. Von Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Sucre throws a looping overhand right but Von Lee ducks down to avoid it.
De Sucre is looking to score with low kicks.
De Sucre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Von Lee does no damage.
De Sucre ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.#T3#
Von Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Sucre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Sucre ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Von Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Sucre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Sucre counters with a right hand to the body.
De Sucre checks a leg kick.
Von Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Sucre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Sucre misses with a looping left.
De Sucre throws a lazy right hand but Von Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
De Sucre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
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!
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Sucre.
De Sucre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Von Lee misses with a takedown
and De Sucre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Sucre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Von Lee.
De Sucre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from De Sucre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Jose De Sucre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Sucre throws a push kick but Von Lee slaps the foot to one side.
De Sucre throws a push kick but Von Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Von Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Sucre can pounce on him.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut
and Von Lee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Sucre really felt that one!
A swing and a miss from De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a body kick that misses
and Von Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - De Sucre circles away.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on De Sucre's shoulder, as De Sucre tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Lee's hands.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Sucre throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Von Lee throws a hook to the side of De Sucre's head but De Sucre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Sucre lands a body shot.
Von Lee takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
De Sucre feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Von Lee gets tackled into the cage by De Sucre. De Sucre maintains the clinch.
De Sucre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Sucre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Lee trying to stall but De Sucre improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Lee throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by De Sucre.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
De Sucre can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
Von Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but De Sucre avoids the damage to the body.
Von Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
De Sucre blocks the elbow strike.
Von Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Sucre prevents it.
De Sucre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre throws a head punch that misses.
Von Lee blocks a body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee missing with knees to the body.
De Sucre lands a shoulder strike.
De Sucre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Lee pushes De Sucre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Sucre avoids the elbow strike from Von Lee, against the cage.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Sucre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but De Sucre avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Sucre.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Lee.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
Von Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Sucre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Lee blocks a body shot from De Sucre.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
De Sucre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Lee prevents a body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre blocks an elbow strike.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from De Sucre as the two fighters clinch.
Von Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Sucre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Lee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Sucre tries to work over Von Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Sucre avoids the elbow strike from Von Lee, against the cage.
Von Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Sucre has Von Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Von Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Von Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
De Sucre struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Lee controls his hands.
De Sucre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Lee.
Clifton Von Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Sucre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from De Sucre.
De Sucre can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
Von Lee working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Jose De Sucre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Sucre throws a body shot but no joy.
De Sucre avoids a kick to the body.
And De Sucre responds with a good body kick, but Von Lee manages to step out the way in time.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
De Sucre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Lee moves out of range as De Sucre throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
De Sucre closes the distance and pushes Von Lee back into the cage.
De Sucre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
De Sucre throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
De Sucre pushes Von Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
De Sucre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
De Sucre throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
De Sucre lands with a right to the head.
De Sucre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Sucre blocks an uppercut.
De Sucre lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
De Sucre blocks an uppercut.
De Sucre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Sucre scores with a hook to the body.
De Sucre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from De Sucre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from De Sucre on the inside.
De Sucre scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Sucre lands with a right to the head.
De Sucre misses with a body punch. #T2#
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from De Sucre.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Sucre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Sucre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Lee trying to stall but De Sucre improves his position.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
De Sucre scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Sucre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
De Sucre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Von Lee obliges.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Sucre lands a nice shot to the body.
De Sucre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Lee or not.
Von Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for De Sucre.
De Sucre lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre. #T3#
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
De Sucre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Sucre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by De Sucre.
De Sucre gets underhooks to prevent Von Lee's takedown attempt.
De Sucre misses with the head strike.
De Sucre lands a shoulder strike.
De Sucre scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Sucre.
Von Lee blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
De Sucre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but De Sucre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Sucre lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Sucre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Lee or not.
De Sucre lands a nice uppercut.
De Sucre scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
De Sucre lands a body punch.
De Sucre lands with a right to the head.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
De Sucre presses Von Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but De Sucre has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by De Sucre.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
De Sucre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
De Sucre avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Lee working aggressively here.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by De Sucre.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!
As Antonio Jose De Sucre got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This win was for my Father! May he rest in peace. Cuerpo De Paz!'.

Event: EVO 301: Obliteratii vs Baba
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Hayha connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Lee.
Von Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Lee with a jab.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Hayha saw that one coming.
Hayha lands a right hook to the body.
Hayha throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hayha avoids a kick to the body.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Hayha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hayha moves out of range of the body kick.
Hayha wants to clinch up but Von Lee keeps it at a distance.
Hayha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Lee connects with a leg kick. Hayha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simo Hayha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Von Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Hayha's side.
No joy there for Hayha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Von Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been informed that Hayha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hayha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Von Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Hayha moves out of range easily.
Von Lee tries to land a leg kick but Hayha saw it coming and moves away.
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayha manages to avoid it.
Hayha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Lee looks to land a right hand but Hayha moved out of range.#CL2#
Hayha rushes Von Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Von Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Von Lee wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Hayha has Von Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Von Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hayha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hayha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lee missing with knees to the body.
Hayha avoids the elbow strike from Von Lee, against the cage.
Von Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee lands an elbow inside that Hayha shrugs off.
Von Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayha avoids it.
Hayha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hayha. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hayha.
Von Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Von Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayha is defending well for now.
Hayha dodges an elbow strike from Von Lee.
Hayha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Hayha managing to block the knees to the body from Von Lee.
Von Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayha is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Hayha.
Hayha pushes Von Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Lee working Hayha over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land. #T4#
Von Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hayha blocks it with crossed arms.
Hayha prevents a body shot from Von Lee. #BC2#
Hayha manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayha tries to clinch up.
Von Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Hayha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Lee at a distance.
Von Lee drops his hands momentarily and Hayha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut.
Hayha misses with a low kick.
Hayha scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayha is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hayha throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hayha avoids it.
Von Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Lee pushes Hayha away with a front kick.
Hayha looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Hayha checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Von Lee darts in and clinches Hayha up against the cage.
Von Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayhas head.
Hayha managing to block the knees to the body from Von Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
Clifton Von Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Lee slows down the pace here.
Von Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayha avoids it.#T1#
A short left from Von Lee.
Hayha managing to block the knees to the body from Von Lee.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayha blocking some punches.
Von Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayha avoids it.
Hayha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Hayha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hayha cracks the inside of Von Lee's front leg. #CL2#
Hayha clinches up with Von Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Von Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Lee looking to stall.
Von Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Von Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Von Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Lee gets through Hayha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Von Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Von Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hayha controls the action.
Von Lee prevents a body shot from Hayha. #TD2#
Hayha gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Hayha controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Von Lee is trying to keep Hayha in close.
Von Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayha trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayha is controlling him.
Hayha trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Hayha connects with a couple of short punches.#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.
Von Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hayha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayha throws a front kick that sends Von Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayha.
Nice body kick from Hayha.
Von Lee digs a good hook to Hayha's body.
Von Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hayha wants to slow Von Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Lee throwing a counter right hand but Hayha manages to avoid it.
Hayha swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range.
Hayha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Hayha digs a good hook to Von Lee's body.
Von Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Hayha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hayha throws a leg kick which misses Von Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Lee tries to avoid it.
Hayha throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
Von Lee tried to counter with a leg kick but Hayha avoided it.
Hayha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha scores with a jab. Von Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Lee lands a head kick. Hayha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good work by Hayha as he checks the leg kick.
Hayha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayha misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Von Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Lee.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayha looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayha, not yet.
Simo Hayha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Lee trying to control but Hayha is working from the bottom.
Von Lee prevents Hayha from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hayha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hayha throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hayha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Von Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hayha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayha throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hayha lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Von Lee wants to clinch.
Hayha throws a head kick but Von Lee moves out of range.
Hayha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Hayha.
Hayha lands with a nice combination. Von Lee backs away looking to recover.
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!
Hayha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hayha throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Von Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Hayha misses
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Von Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hayha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayha misses with a hook to the body
and Von Lee counters with a good low kick that Hayha was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Hayha.
Von Lee throws a big counter combination but Hayha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hayha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hayha throws a hook but Von Lee blocks it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clifton Von Lee!
A very excited looking Clifton Von Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EVO 289: Tallon vs Jokinen
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Hong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hong cracks Von Lee with a good jab.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Hong.
Von Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hong feints a jab promting Von Lee to slip. Hong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Von Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Hong drives through and clinches with Von Lee against the cage.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong blocking some punches.
Von Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hong is pressed up against the cage. Von Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hong down to the mat. Hong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Hong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tonton Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Lee missing with a left hand there. Hong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hong circles away quickly and effectively.
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Von Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Hong throws out a counter right but Von Lee avoids it with no problem.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Hong.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Hong, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Von Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hong finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Lee's head. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Lee. Von Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Lee throws a leg kick
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Lee. Von Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Lee tries to land a body kick
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong cracks Von Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Von Lee tries to score with a low kick but Hong moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Von Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hong doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Hong throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Von Lee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hong checks a leg kick.
Von Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Hong throws a series of punches but Von Lee avoids them all with ease.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Hong misses with an uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hong swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Von Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Tonton Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Von Lee takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong scores with a jab.
Von Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Hong has Von Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee prevents a body shot from Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonton Hong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick by Hong misses
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hong can pounce on him.
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Hong.
A head kick by Hong misses
and Von Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Von Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Hong stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Lee. Von Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Von Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Von Lee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Von Lee connects with a body shot that sends Hong's belly button to the back.
Von Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Hong, looking for a takedown. Von Lee pushes Hong against the cage but Hong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Hong darts in and clinches Von Lee up against the cage.
Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong blocks an elbow strike from Von Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
A right hand to the body from Hong.
Hong lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Lee's elbow.
Hong avoids the elbow strike from Von Lee, against the cage.
Tonton Hong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Lee working aggressively here.
Von Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee prevents a body shot from Hong.
Von Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hong avoids it.
Von Lee working aggressively here.
Von Lee lands with a right to the head.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Von Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee pushes Hong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Von Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hong avoids it.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Von Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Von Lee blocking some punches.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Hong.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
Von Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Von Lee lands an elbow that stopped Hong in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Tonton Hong has been cut.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lee blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hong backwards. #T4#
Von Lee is pushing Hong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
Hong lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Von Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hong tries to work over Von Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Lee is working for takedown but Hong is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Von Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Lee.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tonton Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tonton Hong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Hong throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Lee.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Some wild striking there from Hong.
Hong lands with a kick to the temple. Von Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong misses the jab.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hong throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Lee misses the target.
Hong throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee is looking to wear down Hong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hong lands with a slapping head kick.
Hong lands with a slapping head kick.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Hong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Von Lee.
Hong looks to clinch
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hong checks a leg kick nicely.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Hong rushes Von Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong tries to work over Von Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Von Lee stalling.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong working aggressively here.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Hong blocking some punches.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Lee lands a right hand.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Lee controls his hands.
Hong is pressed up against the cage. Von Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hong down to the mat. Hong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hong scores with a jab.
Hong connects with a right hand. Von Lee shakes it off.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Hong misses with an uppercut.
Hong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hong wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
No joy there for Hong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonton Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Von Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crunch! Von Lee slams his shin into Hong's torso.
Hong scores with a head kick.
Von Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hong scores with the left hand. Von Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hong scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonton Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hong 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: G 47: TBD
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Barrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barrera.
Von Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrera. Barrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Barrera saw that one coming.
Von Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barrera throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
A combination from Barrera does no damage.
Barrera blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera looks to land a left hand but Von Lee moved out of range nicely.
Barrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Barrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Barrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Barrera misses with a low kick.
Von Lee jabs at Barrera's body.
Barrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Barrera checks it.
A nice side step and Barrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Von Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Barrera off balance momentarily.
Von Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrera is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Mario Barrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Barrera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Von Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Barrera.
Barrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mario Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera looks to land a left hand but Von Lee moved out of range nicely.
Von Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrera.
Barrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Lee. #T3#
Barrera throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Von Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrera misses with a looping left.
Von Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barrera throws a leg kick which misses Von Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Lee tries to avoid it. #TD#
Von Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barrera's guard.
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barrera pulls Von Lee in to control the position.
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Barrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Von Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Von Lee throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Barrera works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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 Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Von Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Barrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrera has wrist control.
Von Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Von Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barrera throws a leg kick which misses Von Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Lee tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrera misses the target.
Barrera lands a jab.#T2#
Barrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Barrera tries to work over Von Lee's front leg with a kick but Von Lee checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Von Lee misses its target.
Von Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrera misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Barrera lands with a slapping head kick.
Mario Barrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Barrera there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Von Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barrera checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Barrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrera moves out of range as Von Lee throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrera misses the target.
Von Lee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Von Lee takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
Von Lee throws a front kick aimed at Barrera's knee but Barrera avoids it well.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrera misses with a two punch combination.
Barrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Lee counters with a body kick.
Barrera misses with a body kick.#T4#
Barrera is looking to land body kicks.
Von Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barrera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Lee looks to land a right hand but Barrera moved out of range.
Von Lee wants to land a leg kick but Barrera is out of range.
Barrera connects with a leg kick. Von Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee scores with a jab.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Barrera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Barrera takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barrera is looking to land body kicks.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Barrera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrera.
Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Von Lee looks to land a strike but Barrera avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Von Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrera, not yet.
Von Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrera is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Von Lee is looking for a triangle but Barrera pushes his legs off easily.
Mario Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barrera postures up.
Von Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Lee looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barrera throws a looping overhand right but Von Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Von Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Von Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barrera at a distance.
Barrera pushes Von Lee away with a front kick.
Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera.
Von Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrera tries to avoid it but Von Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrera to the ground. Barrera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barrera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Von Lee - the referee stops the clock and Barrera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Von Lee. Barrera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barrera misses with a hook
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Barrera.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Lee misses the target.
Barrera thuds his right hand into Von Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Lee throws out a leg kick but Barrera moves out of range and Von Lee only half commits.
Von Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Barrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrera misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barrera sprawls well. Barrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Lee gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Barrera.
I think Von Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Epic Hype Night 2: Overload
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Gael doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Von Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Von Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gael misses with a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Gael misses the body punch
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Von Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gael throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Gael avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Gael.
Von Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Gael connects with a right hand. Von Lee shakes it off.#T1#
Gael throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gael throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gael.
Gael misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Gael misses #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gael is looking for a triangle but Von Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Von Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gael being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gael is on top in guard. #REVR#
Von Lee keeping moving, preventing Gael from controlling successfully.
Gael slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Gael keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
I wouldn't like to be where Von Lee is right now.
Von Lee tries to buck Gael off but Gael is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Gael.
Von Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Gael tries to move to mount but Von Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Von Lee struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gael throws a body shot but no joy.
Gael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gael tries to clinch up
and Von Lee counters with a left to the body.
Von Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gael defends it well.
Gael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gael lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.
Gael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gael just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Gael.
Gael misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Von Lee does it's job there.#T1#
Gael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Gael is looking to land body kicks.
Gael tries to clinch up but Von Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Von Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Lee duly obliges.
Gael blocks a jab.
Gael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gael throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Gael misses.
Von Lee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee lands with a hook. Gael tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gael misses with a jab to the body
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee misses with a kick to the body
and Gael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Von Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Von Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gael shoots and misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gael moves away.
Gael attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Gael saw that one coming.
Gael walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gael shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gael is looking to clinch but Von Lee is avoiding it.
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Gael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gael's head backwards.
Von Lee checks the leg kick.
Von Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gael jabs at Von Lee's body.
Gael lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Von Lee backs up against the cage.
Von Lee works the jab nicely.
Von Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Gael misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Von Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gael blocks it well.
Von Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Lee blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Gael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gael jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gael shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Lee pinned against the cage. Von Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Gael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lee shoots for a takedown but Gael saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gael tries to counter with a takedown but Von Lee is quick to defend against it.
Gael shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gael swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Lee sizes up Gael with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gael throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gael looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gael.
Eugene Gael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gael takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Von Lee misses with a leg kick.
Gael throws a low kick but Von Lee avoids it.
Von Lee scores with a body shot.
Gael throws a push kick but Von Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Von Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Gael is wise to it.
Gael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Lee blocks a head kick by Gael.
Gael tries to bum rush Von Lee with a series of wild strikes but Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gael connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gael. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee with a jab.
Von Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gael is out of range.
Gael appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Gael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gael throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Gael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Gael connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gael looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range.
Gael misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gael throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Gael fights it but they end up in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gael's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gael is trying to hold Von Lee in close to prevent damage but Von Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Gael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eugene Gael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gael avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Lee.
Gael tries to roll over but Von Lee keeps him under control.
Gael gets full guard.
Von Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Lee stands up over Gael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gael looking to control.
Von Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lee wants to pass the guard but Gael is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: G# 42 NG vs JEBE II
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Nixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Von Lee gets tackled into the cage by Nixon. Nixon maintains the clinch.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Von Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Von Lee missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Von Lee as Nixon tries to tie him up.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Von Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Von Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Von Lee is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Lee.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon stalling against the cage.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Von Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nixon is defending well for now.
Nixon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nixon can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon. #T2#
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lees head.
Von Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nixon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Von Lee 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Von Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Von Lee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nixon regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nixon is controlling Von Lee's posture.
Nixon is continuing to stall.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Lee wants to pass the guard but Nixon is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nixon controlling Von Lee's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nixon swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Lee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Lee.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Von Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Von Lee blocks the body kick.
Von Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a shot to the body.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Von Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon lands a jab to the nose.
Von Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Nixon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Lee. Von Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon catches Von Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Von Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Nixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Nixon prevents Von Lee from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Von Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Nixon avoiding damage as Von Lee throws knees to the body.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
Nixon avoids the elbow strike from Von Lee, against the cage.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Von Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Von Lee missing with knees to the body.
Von Lee blocks a body shot from Nixon. #T2#
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lees head. #BC#
Von Lee breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Lee in his tracks.
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
Von Lee throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Von Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Von Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Nixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Von Lee circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Von Lee gets tackled into the cage by Nixon. Nixon maintains the clinch.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
Von Lee blocking some punches. #BC#
Von Lee breaks from the clinch.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Von Lee throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon digs a good hook to Von Lee's body.
Evil Nixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee drops his hands momentarily and Nixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Von Lee with a body shot.
Von Lee lands the left hand.
Nixon is looking to slow Von Lee down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Von Lee misses its intended target.
Nixon wants to counter with a clinch but Von Lee pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Lee misses with the body kick
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Von Lee lands an uppercut.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nixon has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nixon gets through Von Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Lee.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Von Lee is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike.
Von Lee is trying to stall.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Von Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands an elbow inside that Nixon shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon works on Von Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Lee.
A short left from Nixon.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Nixon slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nixon stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon taking a breather.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards. #T3#
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Von Lee is rocked!
Von Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Von Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nixon presses Von Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lees head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
Nixon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Von Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon. #T4#
Von Lee blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon is leaning against Von Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Nixon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nixon creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Von Lee's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Von Lee drops to his knees and Nixon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
A victorious Evil Nixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: G #33 JEBE vs NG
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Von Lee walks into a left hand.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Lee to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Brown has been cut.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown moves out of range as Von Lee strikes.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Von Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Von Lee throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Von Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Brown gets caught napping as Von Lee dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown pulls Von Lee in to control the position. #T1#
Brown wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment.
Von Lee stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Von Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Von Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
We've been informed that Von Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Lee will feel that in the morning.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Brown throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Brown 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.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Von Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Lee connects with a body shot.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Von Lee drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown pulls Von Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Brown trying to control the position. #T3#
Von Lee wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown feints a jab promting Von Lee to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Von Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Von Lee slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Von Lee saw that one coming.
Brown backing away here, and Von Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Von Lee.
That kick from Von Lee tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Von Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee connects with a single shot there.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Lee to the ground. Brown is now in Von Lee's guard.#ES2#
Von Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brown off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown walks into a jab.
Brown jabs at Von Lee's body.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Von Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Von Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Von Lee scores with a counter punch that sends Brown to the canvas! Von Lee smells blood - he's punishing Brown with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brown has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Von Lee!
After winning the bout, Clifton Von Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: G #28 CRESPO vs ALTAIR
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Von Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Ysengrin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Von Lee dips to his left and cracks Ysengrin with an uppercut!
Ysengrin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ysengrin throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Ysengrin misses with an uppercut. Von Lee saw that one coming.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ysengrin moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Lee.
Ysengrin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ysengrin stuns Von Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with a wild combination.
Ysengrin misses with a body punch
and Von Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee misses the body punch
and Ysengrin counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ysengrin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ysengrin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ysengrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ysengrin scores with a leg kick.
Ysengrin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee staying out of range there.
Ysengrin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ysengrin.
Von Lee thows a leg kick but Ysengrin checks it
enabling Ysengrin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ysengrin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Lee takes a step back to recover.
Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ysengrin.
Von Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Ysengrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ysengrin.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ysengrin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ysengrin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ysengrin avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Ysengrin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Von Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Lee lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Ysengrin.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Von Lee throws a leg kick
and Von Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Ysengrin.
Von Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice body kick there by Von Lee.
Ysengrin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ysengrin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ysengrin lands a really nice looking cross but Von Lee seems unphased.
Von Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ysengrin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a head kick that misses.
Von Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Von Lee throws a right hand that Ysengrin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ysengrin also avoids with ease.
Von Lee dodges the punch combination from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Ysengrin misses with the combination.
Von Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Von Lee backs away, Ysengrin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ysengrin throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Von Lee misses
and Ysengrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee slips a straight right by Ysengrin.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ysengrin throws a right and a left that Von Lee avoids nicely.
Von Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Ysengrin steps away.
Von Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Ysengrin misses with a looping right.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Ysengrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Ysengrin throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cingeto Ysengrin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cingeto Ysengrin is winning the standup battle so far.
Ysengrin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ysengrin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Von Lee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ysengrin has got the better of the exchanges.
Von Lee tries to land a body kick
and Ysengrin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ysengrin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Von Lee
and Von Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Lee misses with a combination
and Ysengrin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Lee misses with a body punch
letting Ysengrin counter with a right hand.
Ysengrin defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Ysengrin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Von Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Von Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ysengrin checks it well.
Von Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ysengrin rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Von Lee misses its intended target.
Ysengrin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Ysengrin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Von Lee sprawling to the canvas! Von Lee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ysengrin finish him?! #ROC#
Von Lee is rocked!#T1#
Ysengrin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
Von Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Ysengrin finish him?
Ysengrin scores with a hook to the body. Von Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Ysengrin dips to his left and cracks Von Lee with an uppercut!
Ysengrin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Von Lee is breathing heavily.
Von Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ysengrin. Ysengrin obviously looking to wear him down.
Ysengrin lands a leg kick that knocks Von Lee off balance momentarily.
Von Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Lee misses with a leg kick.
Ysengrin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ysengrin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ysengrin pounces like a tiger and cracks Von Lee with a vicious hook! Von Lee is down but not out! Ysengrin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cingeto Ysengrin!
Cingeto Ysengrin 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: G #20 CRESPO vs BADASS
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Sims throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
Von Lee throwing a counter right hand but Sims manages to avoid it.
Sims misses with a body shot.
Von Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sims moves away.#TD#
Von Lee drives through with a takedown into Sims's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sims working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Lee.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Von Lee has gone for a leg lock! Sims slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von Lee's guard.#REVB##T1#
Von Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Von Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Lee is on top in guard. #REVR#
Von Lee stands and throws Sims's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Von Lee crashes against the mat.
Von Lee controls the position. #T2#
An elbow from Von Lee crashes against the mat. #ES2#
Sims bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A jab from Sims finds it's way through Von Lee's defenses.
Von Lee is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sims ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Sims misses the jab.
Sims throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Sims tries to sprawl but Von Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims tries to get to full guard but Von Lee has control of the leg.
Sims taking some punishment here, with Von Lee in his half guard.
Sims told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims is looking to get back to full guard here but Von Lee has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Von Lee taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sims can do anything to dispel that myth.
Von Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sims!
Von Lee landing shots from mount.
Von Lee unloading with bombs!
Von Lee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Von Lee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Von Lee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Von Lee lands with some strikes.
Von Lee scoring with strikes but Sims is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Sims is bucking up trying to escape but Von Lee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Von Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Von Lee landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee 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#
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Sims does it's job there.
Simon Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee cracks Sims with a good jab.
Sims misses with a combination
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Lee slips a jab from Sims.
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sims.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Sims takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Lee looks to land a body kick but Sims moved away.
Von Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sims can do to turn this around?
Sims throws a shot from downtown. Von Lee moves away and avoids it.
Sims gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Sims.
Von Lee scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Lee circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Von Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Lee thows a huge punch but Sims dodges it nicely. #T1#
Von Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sims is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clifton Von Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Von Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Von Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Lee throwing shots but Sims is blocking nicely.
Sims wants to improve his position but Von Lee is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sims with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Von Lee there.
Von Lee throwing shots but Sims is blocking nicely.
Sims is refusing to be controlled, as Von Lee sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Sims is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sims misses with an uppercut.
Clifton Von Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Sims smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sims might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Sims has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Sims looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sims throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sims lands a jab to the nose.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Sims has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Sims's head.
Sims fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sims pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Sims's shoulder, as Sims tries to avoid the shot.
Sims moves out of range as Von Lee strikes.
Sims throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Lee is looking to counter punch.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Sims steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Von Lee.
Sims thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sims throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Sims misses the jab.
Sims throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Sims takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simon Sims is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sims misses with a looping right.
It looked like Von Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Von Lee. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Sims misses.
Sims misses with a straight right.
Von Lee is looking to counter punch.
Sims misses the jab.
Sims on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Sims misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims throws a good cross that connects.
Sims slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sims swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Sims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sims takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Von Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sims parries the strikes from Von Lee easily there. Von Lee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sims to escape.
The strikes coming from Von Lee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Von Lee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Von Lee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Simon Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sims managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Von Lee.
An elbow from Von Lee crashes against the mat.
Von Lee taking a breather here.
Sims avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Lee.
Von Lee creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sims sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sims really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Von Lee scores with a couple of short elbows.
Von Lee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sims managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Von Lee.
Von Lee in side control, throwing shots but Sims defends.
Von Lee wants to control but Sims is keeping him busy.
Von Lee working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Sims's face as Von Lee controls the position.
Von Lee working the ground and pound but Sims is defending the strikes.
Sims taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Lee 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016

#R1#
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapikov manages to avoid it.
Lapikov slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Lapikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Lee tries a low kick but Lapikov avoids it.
Lapikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Von Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Lapikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lapikov scores with a body shot.
Von Lee misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Lapikov misses.
Von Lee misses with a right hand
and Lapikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Lapikov as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Von Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Lapikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Lapikov.
Von Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lee stays in close to Lapikov's body and controls the position.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lapikov keeping full guard, as Von Lee tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Lapikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lapikov wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lapikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Lee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Von Lee seems keen to control Lapikov's posture.
Lapikov wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
Von Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lapikov wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
Lapikov preventing the sweep.
Lapikov landing with the ground and pound.
Von Lee keeping full guard, as Lapikov tries to pass.
Von Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lapikov controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Von Lee misses
and Lapikov counters with a nice body shot.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lapikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Von Lee finds it's target.
Von Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lapikov.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Lapikov misses.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lapikov scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anatoliy Lapikov dominated that round.
That's time! Von Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lapikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lapikov momentarily.
Von Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lapikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Lee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Lee. That's going to slow Lapikov down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapikov. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapikov slips under a jab from Von Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lapikov misses with a looping right.
Von Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Von Lee cracks Lapikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lapikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lapikov blocks a jab.
Lapikov drops his hands momentarily and Von Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Lee throws a looping overhand right but Lapikov ducks down to avoid it.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Lapikov's shoulder, as Lapikov tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapikov.
Lapikov stuns Von Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lapikov. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee throws a front kick aimed at Lapikov's knee but Lapikov avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Lapikov misses.
Lapikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Lee throws a hook but Lapikov blocks it.#T2#
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Lapikov moved out of range nicely.
Von Lee misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapikov slips a jab and a cross from Von Lee. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lapikov enables Von Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lapikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Lapikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lapikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Lee.
Von Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lapikov's head.
Lapikov wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment.
Von Lee throws an elbow that misses. Lapikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Lee's guard. Nice move by Lapikov!#REVB##T3#
Lapikov throwing strikes from guard but Von Lee blocks nicely.
Von Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lapikov trying to move into half guard but instead Von Lee has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Von Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Lee trying to control but Lapikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Von Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Lapikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Lapikov working a defensive guard here.
Von Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapikov manages to avoid it.
Von Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Von Lee throws a jab when Lapikov was well out of range.
Lapikov misses with a wild combination.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lapikov's head.
Lapikov staying out of range there.
Von Lee throws a hook but Lapikov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee takes a swing at Lapikov's ribcage but misses.
Von Lee swings for the body but Lapikov moves out of range.
Lapikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Lapikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Lapikov. #T1#
Lapikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lapikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Von Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
Von Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapikov manages to avoid it.
Von Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lapikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Lapikov's shoulder, as Lapikov tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lapikov can do to turn this around?
Lapikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Lapikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lapikov.
Von Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lapikov is one step ahead there.
Lapikov wants to pass the guard but Von Lee is keeping the position.#T2#
Von Lee is trying to control the position but Lapikov postures up.
Von Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lapikov's guard. #REVR#
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!
Von Lee trying to control but Lapikov is working from the bottom.
Lapikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lapikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Lee gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Lapikov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Von Lee has locked up a guillotine! Von Lee's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lapikov is holding on here and Von Lee must be using up a lot of energy. Lapikov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Von Lee gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clifton Von Lee!
Our winner, Clifton Von Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GENERATION #15
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Lindemann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Christoph Lindemann has been cut.
Von Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Lee thumps Lindemann with a low kick.
Von Lee throws the left hand but Lindemann avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Christoph Lindemann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Lindemann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Lindemann's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lindemann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Lindemann scores with a leg kick.
Lindemann takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Von Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lindemann throws a low kick but Von Lee moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindemann.
Lindemann blocks a jab.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindemann, right into the meat.
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!
Von Lee jabs Lindemann right on the nose. Lindemann blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Lindemann swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Von Lee tests Lindemann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lindemann gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Lindemann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindemann can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
Von Lee missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Von Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindemann lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Lindemann throws a sloppy head kick and Von Lee moves out of range easily.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindemann was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Lindemann thows a body kick. Von Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindemann was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Von Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Lindemann counters with a body kick that stops Von Lee in his tracks momentarily.
Von Lee looks winded!
An inside leg kick from Lindemann misses.
Lindemann misses with a body 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!
Lindemann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
A left lands for Lindemann.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lindemann looks to land a left hand but Von Lee moved out of range nicely.
Von Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindemann.
Lindemann misses with a body kick.
Von Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Lee checks a leg kick.#CL#
Lindemann gets a clinch.
Lindemann has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Lindemann swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindemann is looking to control Von Lee's arms but Von Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lindemann has his back to the cage.
Lindemann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lindemann.
Von Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lindemann pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Lindemann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Lee.
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lindemann has time to react.
Lindemann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christoph Lindemann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindemann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Lindemann is looking to wear down Von Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lindemann connects with a body shot that sends Von Lee's belly button to the back.
Von Lee loads up on a big right hand but Lindemann slips the punch.
Lindemann misses with a straight right.
Lindemann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Lindemann misses with a low kick.
Lindemann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lindemann closes the distance but Von Lee moves to the side
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Lindemann with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindemann.#T4#
Lindemann is looking to clinch but Von Lee is avoiding it.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Von Lee jabs Lindemann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindemann.
Lindemann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lindemann throws a shot from downtown. Von Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lindemann misses with a jab to the body
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindemann misses with the body kick
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindemann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Lee motions for Lindemann to come forward. Von Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindemann moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindemann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lindemann thinking.
Lindemann lands a head kick!
Lindemann slips under a jab.
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 Christoph Lindemann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christoph Lindemann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lindemann slips a straight right by Von Lee.
Lindemann dodges the punch combination from Von Lee.
Lindemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Lindemann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Lindemann does it's job there.
Lindemann tries to clinch up but Von Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindemann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindemann's sensitive parts.
Von Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Lindemann.
Lindemann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Lee throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lindemann to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lindemann jabs at Von Lee's body.
Lindemann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Von Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lindemann blocks a jab.
Von Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lindemann is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Von Lee throws a leg kick
and Lindemann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christoph Lindemann is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindemann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lindemann swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lindemann with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Lindemann.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindemann.
Lindemann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lindemann misses with a right hand
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Von Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lindemann ducks right into an uppercut from Von Lee.
A lazy body kick from Lindemann
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lindemann throws a head kick but Von Lee moves out of range.
Lindemann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindemann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindemann throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Lindemann lands with a straight right. Von Lee didn't see that one coming.
Von Lee dips to his left and cracks Lindemann with an uppercut!
Lindemann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lindemann there.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lindemann connects with a jab.
Lindemann misses with a hook.
Von Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Lindemann tenderised Von Lee's leg. Von Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindemann.
Lindemann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lindemann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Von Lee is breathing heavily.
Lindemann misses with a body shot.
Lindemann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lee can do to turn this around?
Von Lee misses with a body shot
and Lindemann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Von Lee is rocked!#T3#
Von Lee tries to work over Lindemann's front leg with a kick but Lindemann checks it.
Lindemann looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Lindemann connects with a leg kick. Von Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Lindemann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindemann moves away.
Von Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lindemann is looking to slow Von Lee down with leg kicks.
Lindemann lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindemann connects with a leg kick. Von Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindemann throws a big shot that misses.
Lindemann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee scores with a hook.
Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindemann.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Lindemann. #CL#
Lindemann darts in and clinches Von Lee up against the cage.
Von Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindemann backwards. #T4#
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindemann tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Lindemann back against the cage.
Von Lee wants to stall.
Lindemann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lindemann tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Lindemann.
Von Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lindemann lands a left hand.
Von Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lindemann prevents it.
Von Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Lindemann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindemann lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Lindemann to work.
Von Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christoph Lindemann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christoph Lindemann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Lindemann saw that one coming.
Lindemann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
Lindemann just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee scores with a body shot.
Von Lee with a nice cross.
Von Lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lindemann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindemann thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lindemann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Lee. Von Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lindemann misses with a head kick.
Lindemann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindemann.
Lindemann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lindemann throws a head kick that misses.
Lindemann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Lindemann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindemann can pounce on him. #T1#
Lindemann just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindemann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Lee.
Lindemann is looking to clinch.
Lindemann throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
Lindemann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindemann.
Lindemann falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Von Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lindemann's guard.
Von Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lindemann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Lindemann keeps moving.
Lindemann being controlled here, momentarily.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Lee landing with the ground and pound.
Lindemann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Lindemann is trying to control the position but Von Lee postures up. #SUB#
Lindemann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Lee passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Von Lee there. #ROC2#
Lindemann is rocked!
Lindemann has hold of Von Lee's hands but Von Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Lindemann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lindemann! More strikes land and this one is all over! Von Lee jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Von Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Clifton Von Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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