Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 65
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
McLauhglin staying out of range there.
Kedorf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kedorf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kedorf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kedorf throws a shot from downtown. McLauhglin moves away and avoids it.
Kedorf throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLauhglin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Kedorf swinging wildly here.
McLauhglin stuns Kedorf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
McLauhglin clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kedorf.
McLauhglin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kedorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLauhglin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kedorf.
Kedorf is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from McLauhglin as the two fighters clinch.
McLauhglin lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
McLauhglin pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLauhglin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLauhglin, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Kedorf avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McLauhglin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kedorf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McLauhglin has his foot on Kedorf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kedorf works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McLauhglin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLauhglin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kedorf has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Kedorf has momentary wrist control but McLauhglin slips an elbow through the middle.
McLauhglin lands a couple of digs.
McLauhglin lands a couple of elbows.
McLauhglin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kedorf's head.#CUT2#
Barol Kedorf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2#
McLauhglin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McLauhglin connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
Jeez, Barol Kedorf's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colin McLauhglin!
A relieved looking Colin McLauhglin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Barol Kedorf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa '.

Event: Pride FC 59
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
Durnin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLauhglin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durnin wants to clinch but McLauhglin slips to the side#KD2#
and McLauhglin counters with a series of strikes that sends Durnin to the canvas! McLauhglin follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Durnin has wrist control.
McLauhglin throws an elbow that misses. Durnin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLauhglin's guard. Nice move by Durnin!#REVR##SUB2#
McLauhglin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLauhglin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Durnin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McLauhglin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Durnin is going to stand back up. #T1##SUB2#
McLauhglin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McLauhglin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McLauhglin wants to get back to full guard but Durnin has passed into side control.
Durnin wants to stand but McLauhglin is controlling his arm.
McLauhglin is looking for a sweep.
McLauhglin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
McLauhglin tries to get to full guard but Durnin has control of the leg.
McLauhglin punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. McLauhglin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Durnin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durnin tries to stand but McLauhglin is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McLauhglin is looking for a triangle but Durnin pushes his legs off easily.
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
McLauhglin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Durnin doesn't defend quickly enough and McLauhglin has managed to lock this one up! Can Durnin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McLauhglin on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colin McLauhglin!
A very excited looking Colin McLauhglin 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: Pride FC 54
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
McLauhglin walks into a jab.
McLauhglin falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine looks to land a combination. McLauhglin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McLauhglin has a takedown stuffed.
McLauhglin is looking to clinch but Laine is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Laine. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine tries a quick counter leg kick but McLauhglin is wise to it.
Laine with a jab.
A lazy left from McLauhglin finds it's target.
McLauhglin misses with a two punch combination.
Laine works McLauhglin's body with a nice hook.
Laine misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Laine lands a left and a right that send McLauhglin crashing to the mat, dazed. Laine thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
McLauhglin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2##CL#
McLauhglin rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from McLauhglin. #BC2#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
McLauhglin lands a high kick!
McLauhglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine thumps McLauhglin with a low kick.
Laine takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
McLauhglin dodges the punch combination from Laine.
McLauhglin cracks Laine with a good jab.#T3#
McLauhglin throws a poor cross that misses
and Laine counters with a nice leg kick.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLauhglin at a distance.
Laine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLauhglin rather than just go for the knockout.
McLauhglin throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLauhglin with a poor takedown
and McLauhglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLauhglin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laine misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from McLauhglin misses.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
McLauhglin is breathing heavily.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauhglin takes one on the button.#T4#
McLauhglin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLauhglin. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLauhglin misses with a right hand
and Laine counters with a thumping low kick.
McLauhglin seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Laine shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! McLauhglin is backing up but Laine catches him with a final right hook that drops him! McLauhglin covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Laine Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oulu Laine!
Oulu Laine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Pride FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Carmo lands a jab to the nose.
McLauhglin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carmo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLauhglin doesn't seem bothered though.
McLauhglin lands the left hand.
Carmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
McLauhglin moves into the clinch successfully.
Carmo is working for takedown but McLauhglin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carmo lands a nice uppercut.
McLauhglin misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Carmo is trying to trip McLauhglin. He has hold of a leg but McLauhglin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carmo persists though and gets the takedown into 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!
Carmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauhglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carmo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLauhglin is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
McLauhglin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carmo looking to pass the guard.
Carmo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carmo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McLauhglin's guard.
Carmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLauhglin works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmo throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauhglin wants to sweep here but Carmo controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Carmo trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
Carmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLauhglin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Carmo wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving.
Carmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McLauhglin's head.
Carmo preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McLauhglin is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Carmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Carmo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLauhglin is aware though and is defending well.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauhglin throws an elbow that misses. Carmo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLauhglin's guard. Nice move by Carmo!#REVB#
Carmo content to stall in guard here.
Carmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
McLauhglin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Carmo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
McLauhglin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carmo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carmo stopping the sweep attempt from McLauhglin.
Carmo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
McLauhglin looking for a guillotine here but Carmo defends easily.
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauhglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carmo moves out of range as McLauhglin strikes.
Carmo misses with a hook
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Lucio Francisco Carmo has been cut.
McLauhglin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLauhglin throws a jab but it's blocked by Carmo.
McLauhglin throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Carmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLauhglin 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.
Carmo trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo preventing the sweep.
McLauhglin wants to hit a switch here but Carmo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McLauhglin there! #SUB2#
Carmo wants to finish this one by submission but McLauhglin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carmo. #T1#
Carmo punching from mount but McLauhglin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McLauhglin is working to get back to half guard.
McLauhglin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McLauhglin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carmo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McLauhglin has Carmo in his guard.#REVB#
Carmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McLauhglin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McLauhglin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carmo is one step ahead there.
Lucio Francisco Carmo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
McLauhglin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McLauhglin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carmo throwing strikes from guard but McLauhglin blocks nicely.
Carmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
McLauhglin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McLauhglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carmo.
Carmo throwing strikes but missing.
Carmo is pushing down on McLauhglin's leg trying to pass to half guard. McLauhglin is fighting to maintain full guard but Carmo has managed to sneak the leg through.
McLauhglin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
McLauhglin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauhglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Carmo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McLauhglin 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.
Carmo trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
Carmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLauhglin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLauhglin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
McLauhglin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carmo's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Colin McLauhglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucio Francisco Carmo's cut.
That's time! McLauhglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McLauhglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
McLauhglin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carmo, pushing him back against the cage.
Carmo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
McLauhglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carmo takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McLauhglin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carmo, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmo.
McLauhglin blocks an uppercut.
McLauhglin lands a shot to the body.
Carmo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLauhglins head.
McLauhglin fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Carmo misses with a punch to the body.
Carmo blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin lands a hook that snaps the head of Carmo backwards.
Carmo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Carmo misses with some punches.
McLauhglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carmo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carmo.
Carmo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the head.
McLauhglin prevents a body shot from Carmo.
Carmo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLauhglin is keeping busy.
Carmo lands with a left to the head. #BC#
McLauhglin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLauhglin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carmo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin throws out a loose jab but Carmo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by McLauhglin. #CL#
McLauhglin moves into the clinch.
Carmo misses with a body punch.
McLauhglin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carmo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
McLauhglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carmo throws a lazy right hand but McLauhglin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McLauhglin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLauhglin throws a hook but Carmo blocks it.
Nice shot lands for McLauhglin.#TD2#
Carmo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McLauhglin sprawls well initially but Carmo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McLauhglin tries to roll over but Carmo keeps him under control.#T3#
McLauhglin is refusing to be controlled, as Carmo sits in half guard.
Carmo passes to full mount!
McLauhglin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carmo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Carmo has control of McLauhglin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McLauhglin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McLauhglin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
McLauhglin is working hard here to advance position.
Carmo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLauhglin is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Francisco Carmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carmo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: NSC 52: Trump vs Tori
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1#
Donk. McLauhglin catches Silva right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Silva has been cut.
McLauhglin tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Silva catches McLauhglin right on the button with a cross.
Silva 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.
McLauhglin misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
McLauhglin swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.#TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McLauhglin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in McLauhglin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but McLauhglin is defending well.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
McLauhglin is trying to improve his position.
McLauhglin sneaks back into half guard.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. McLauhglin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
McLauhglin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva slips a nice elbow through McLauhglin's hands, connecting with McLauhglin's forehead.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McLauhglin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
McLauhglin tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.#T2#
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva is nestled in close to McLauhglin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva is nestled in close to McLauhglin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McLauhglin wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there. #SUB#
McLauhglin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
McLauhglin actively working from the bottom here.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLauhglin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McLauhglin wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauhglin has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Silva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLauhglin's waist but McLauhglin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
McLauhglin throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. McLauhglin won't be happy with that.
McLauhglin sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Silva.
McLauhglin is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! McLauhglin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McLauhglin manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into McLauhglin's guard.
McLauhglin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #T1#
Silva is in close to McLauhglin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva is in close to McLauhglin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McLauhglin trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
McLauhglin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McLauhglin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLauhglin wants to get back to full guard but Silva has mounted him!#T2#
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Silva looking to finish McLauhglin with some ground and pound. This is bad for McLauhglin!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but McLauhglin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McLauhglin tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
McLauhglin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauhglin is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva 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.
McLauhglin is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McLauhglin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Silva wants to sweep here but McLauhglin controlling him for the moment.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLauhglin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva dodges the punch combination from McLauhglin.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
McLauhglin closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the ropes.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauhglin's elbow.
McLauhglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McLauhglin successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
McLauhglin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
McLauhglin has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLauhglin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
McLauhglin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Richard Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
McLauhglin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Silva stands up over McLauhglin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
McLauhglin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to McLauhglin's brow.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
McLauhglin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva works over McLauhglin with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McLauhglin is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Richard Silva!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Richard Silva!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Richard Silva!

Richard Silva wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Richard Silva 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: NSC 46: Barkley vs Belov
Date: Aug 06, 2019

#R1#
Singh misses with a kick to the body.
Colin McLauhglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by McLauhglin as he checks the leg kick.
Singh connects with a body shot that sends McLauhglin's belly button to the back.
Singh 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.
McLauhglin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Singh defending well as McLauhglin loads up on a big left hand.
McLauhglin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
McLauhglin throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow McLauhglin down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the leg kick from Singh.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
McLauhglin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLauhglin throws a combination that misses
and Singh counters with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Singh blocks the low kick.
McLauhglin throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with a leg kick.
Singh is looking to slow McLauhglin down with leg kicks.
Singh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLauhglin's calf.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick from McLauhglin.
Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLauhglin's calf.#T2#
McLauhglin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singh can pounce on him.
Singh thumps McLauhglin with a low kick.
Singh misses with a straight left.
Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLauhglin at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLauhglin throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh feints a counter leg kick.
McLauhglin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin connects with the punch.
Singh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuvraj Singh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McLauhglin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Singh feints and then cracks McLauhglin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLauhglin down.
Singh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Singh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLauhglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
McLauhglin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Singh on the side of the head.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin checks a low kick from Singh.
McLauhglin tried to counter with a leg kick but Singh avoided it.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLauhglin misses with a head kick. #T1#
McLauhglin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Singh counters with a nice leg kick.
McLauhglin throws a leg kick but Singh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Singh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLauhglin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Singh thumps McLauhglin with a low kick.
McLauhglin loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
McLauhglin shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McLauhglin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh feints a counter leg kick.
Singh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLauhglin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singh can pounce on him.
McLauhglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLauhglin swings for the body but Singh moves out of range. #T2#
Singh scoring well with a low kick there.
McLauhglin misses with a takedown attempt - Singh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Singh throws a big counter head kick but McLauhglin avoids it with no problem.
McLauhglin takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McLauhglin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That kick from Singh tenderised McLauhglin's leg. McLauhglin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLauhglin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McLauhglin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singh lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLauhglin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Singhs head.
McLauhglin missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuvraj Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLauhglin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLauhglin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLauhglin misses the jab.
McLauhglin misses with a looping left.
McLauhglin tries to clinch up
and Singh counters with a nice low kick that buckles McLauhglin's knee momentarily.
Yuvraj Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLauhglin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLauhglin throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh avoids the head kick by McLauhglin.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLauhglin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow McLauhglin down.
McLauhglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singh scores with a body shot.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
McLauhglin lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Singh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Singh thows a body kick. McLauhglin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLauhglin.
Yuvraj Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Singh.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLauhglin rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
McLauhglin lands with an overhand left.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauhglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Singh lands a head shot.
McLauhglin lands with an uppercut that bounces Singh off the ropes and back into range.
Singh lands with a good body shot.
Singh cracks the inside of McLauhglin's front leg.
McLauhglin misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuvraj Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Singh 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Yuvraj Singh!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Yuvraj Singh!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Yuvraj Singh!

Yuvraj Singh wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 39: McDonald vs Dupree
Date: Jul 16, 2019

#R1#
A lazy left from Kuznetcov finds it's target.
Kuznetcov misses with a wild body shot.
McLauhglin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetcov fails with the takedown
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetcov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetcov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
McLauhglin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Kuznetcov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauhglin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McLauhglin enables Kuznetcov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McLauhglin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McLauhglin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
McLauhglin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuznetcov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McLauhglin.
Kuznetcov scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
McLauhglin tries to improve position but can't.
Kuznetcov working the head with strikes.
Kuznetcov is chipping away with strikes.
Kuznetcov scoring with punches from side control.
Kuznetcov wants to control but McLauhglin is keeping him busy.
Kuznetcov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McLauhglin tries to bench press Kuznetcov off him but Kuznetcov keeps the position.
McLauhglin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kuznetcov works to advance to full mount. McLauhglin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kuznetcov trying to control but McLauhglin is having none of it.
McLauhglin can't escape the position. #T2#
McLauhglin keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuznetcov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLauhglin is looking to escape.
Kuznetcov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetcov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetcov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetcov lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
McLauhglin is rocked!
Kuznetcov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! McLauhglin is out cold - huge knockout for Kuznetcov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
Andrey Kuznetcov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 33: Twborg vs Wolf
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Southall throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Southall tries to get set, McLauhglin tries to push him back and clinch up but Southall manages to avoid the attempt.
McLauhglin misses with a combination
and Southall counters with a nice uppercut.
Southall takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Southall shoots for a double leg takedown but McLauhglin sprawls well. He's pushed Southall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Southall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McLauhglin.
Southall scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Southall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends McLauhglin tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves McLauhglin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McLauhglin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southall missing with a left hand there. McLauhglin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLauhglin 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.#T1#
McLauhglin moves out of range of the leg kick from Southall.
McLauhglin darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Southall counters with a crisp right hand that drops McLauhglin! Southall lets McLauhglin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Southall defending well as McLauhglin loads up on a big left hand.
Southall shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLauhglin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Southall.
Southall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLauhglin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Southall scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall throws a right hand that McLauhglin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLauhglin also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall motions for McLauhglin to come forward. Southall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Southall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Southall misses with a right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a body kick.
Southall looks winded!
Southall lands a right hook to the body.
McLauhglin is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from McLauhglin shuts the power down on Southall. Lights out, game over! McLauhglin is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colin McLauhglin!
A very excited looking Colin McLauhglin 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: NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
Carmo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carmo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLauhglin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Carmo misses
and McLauhglin counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
McLauhglin instigates a clinch.
McLauhglin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McLauhglin jumps guard but Carmo turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
McLauhglin pulls guard effortlessly.
Carmo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McLauhglin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McLauhglin tries to get to full guard but Carmo has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Carmo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McLauhglin has managed to free his arm - good work.
McLauhglin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McLauhglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carmo. #SUB#
McLauhglin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carmo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carmo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carmo wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving. #SUB#
McLauhglin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McLauhglin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carmo defends it easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carmo 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLauhglin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLauhglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carmo.
Carmo wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving. #SUB#
McLauhglin is looking for a triangle but Carmo pushes his legs off easily.
Carmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLauhglin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Carmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Colin McLauhglin will probably get the nod.
That's time! McLauhglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Carmo misses with an uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLauhglin lands a slapping body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carmo.
McLauhglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Carmo with the counter takedown but McLauhglin avoids it easily.
Carmo throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a low kick, right behind Carmo 's knee.
McLauhglin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from McLauhglin finds it's way through Carmo's defenses.
McLauhglin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carmo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
McLauhglin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carmo is trying to defend but McLauhglin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Carmo manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Carmo wants to sweep here but McLauhglin controlling him for the moment.
McLauhglin chips away with some ground and pound.
McLauhglin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carmo controls McLauhglin momentarily but McLauhglin frees himself. #SUB2#
Carmo looking for a guillotine here but McLauhglin defends easily.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing.
Carmo trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
McLauhglin works over Carmo with some ground and pound from guard.
McLauhglin is working Carmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McLauhglin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carmo's head.
McLauhglin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Carmo is rocked!#SUB2#
Carmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLauhglin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Carmo covers up, he's hurt! McLauhglin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McLauhglin and the ref steps in to end the fight! McLauhglin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 19: Leagatius vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Francis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLauhglin at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
McLauhglin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Francis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLauhglin moves away.
McLauhglin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLauhglin takes a swing at Francis's ribcage but misses.
Francis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Francis misses with a straight right.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francis sprawls well. Francis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McLauhglin gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis throws the left hand but McLauhglin avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin lands a jab to the head.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
McLauhglin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Francis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLauhglin loads up on a big right hand but Francis slips the punch.#T1#
Francis takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Francis connects with a body shot that sends McLauhglin's belly button to the back.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLauhglin.
Francis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLauhglin with a body shot.
Francis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLauhglin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLauhglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis misses with a lunging right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand.
Francis tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Francis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Francis swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Francis moves out of range of the leg kick from McLauhglin.#T2#
Francis misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLauhglin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Francis throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and McLauhglin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Francis wants to improve his position but McLauhglin is controlling well.
Francis moves into full guard.
McLauhglin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
McLauhglin postures up.
Francis looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLauhglin is one step ahead there.
Francis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yohan Francis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McLauhglin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis closes the distance but McLauhglin moves to the side
and McLauhglin counters with a low kick, right behind Francis 's knee.
Francis fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that Francis ducks under and follows up with a left that Francis also avoids with ease.
Francis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Francis swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
McLauhglin attempts a counter takedown but Francis avoids it well and moves away.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLauhglin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
McLauhglin throws a sloppy head kick
and Francis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Francis takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Francis wants to clinch up but McLauhglin keeps it at a distance.
Francis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLauhglin rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Francis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLauhglin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLauhglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as McLauhglin controls the action.
McLauhglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow.
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis misses with a body punch.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLauhglin has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
Francis digs a right hand into McLauhglin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLauhglin's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLauhglin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Francis lands a shot to the body.
Francis blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
Francis tries a body shot but McLauhglin blocks it.
Francis lands a body punch.
McLauhglin prevents a body shot from Francis.
A shot in the inside from Francis. #T2#
McLauhglin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Francis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
A right hand to the body from Francis.
Francis blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauhglin controls his hands.
McLauhglin tries a body shot but Francis blocks it.
A body shot lands from Francis.
Francis lands a right hand.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Francis lands a left hand.
Francis lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Francis lands a nice shot to the body.
Francis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Good body shot from Francis.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francis lands an uppercut.
McLauhglin 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.

Yohan Francis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Francis lands a nice shot to the body.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yohan Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Francis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLauhglin's head.
A jab from Francis does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Francis. Beautiful body shot.
Francis stuns McLauhglin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Francis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Francis connects with a crisp jab.
Francis connects with a single shot there.
Yohan Francis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLauhglin misses with a lunging right hand
and Francis counters with a stiff right hand.
Francis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLauhglin momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Francis closes the distance and clinches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Francis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McLauhglin working aggressively here.
Francis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McLauhglin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Francis can turn it around.#T1#
Francis working aggressively here.
McLauhglin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tries to pull guard but Francis holds him up against the ropes and eventually McLauhglin drops back down to his feet.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLauhglin swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as McLauhglin controls the action.
McLauhglin misses with an elbow over the top.
McLauhglin lands a hook that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
A short uppercut from Francis.
McLauhglin looking to throw knees to the head but Francis is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the ropes, McLauhglin throws an elbow but misses.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but McLauhglin avoids it by throwing Francis back against the ropes.
McLauhglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Francis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLauhglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Francis.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Francis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis presses McLauhglin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauhglin controls his hands.
McLauhglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the head.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yohan Francis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Francis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauhglin's elbow.
Francis tries to work over McLauhglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLauhglin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Francis.
Francis lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from McLauhglin fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yohan Francis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Francis 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Yohan Francis!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Yohan Francis!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Yohan Francis!

Yohan Francis wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Yohan Francis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NSC 12: Mcdonald vs Athanas
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Leagatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLauhglin moves in looking to clinch but Leagatius pushes him off.
Leagatius moves out of range of the strikes.
Leagatius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLauhglin throws out the jab.
Leagatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLauhglin walks into a straight right hand from Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a hook but McLauhglin avoids it easily.
McLauhglin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Leagatius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLauhglin avoids the head kick by Leagatius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Leagatius.
McLauhglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Leagatius circles away.
It seemed like Leagatius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leagatius lands with a good body shot.
Leagatius misses with a head kick.
It looked like McLauhglin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leagatius.
Leagatius connects with a solid leg kick.
Leagatius misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Leagatius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leagatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLauhglin tries to bum rush Leagatius with a series of wild strikes but Leagatius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As McLauhglin backs off Leagatius throws a huge counter combo but McLauhglin manages to avoid it all.
Leagatius lands a nice shot that snaps McLauhglin's head back. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McLauhglin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leagatius is avoiding damage well.
McLauhglin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Leagatius works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Leagatius blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin looks to land a strike but Leagatius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLauhglin throws an elbow that misses. Leagatius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLauhglin's guard. Nice move by Leagatius!#REVB#
Leagatius preventing the sweep. #SUB#
McLauhglin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLauhglin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leagatius is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McLauhglin has his foot on Leagatius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leagatius works his way back into a safe position though.
Leagatius is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
McLauhglin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leagatius defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Leagatius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from McLauhglin is predictable there
and Leagatius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leagatius misses with a body kick.
McLauhglin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leagatius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leagatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLauhglin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leagatius.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLauhglin.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Leagatius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Leagatius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leagatius throws a looping overhand right but McLauhglin ducks down to avoid it.
McLauhglin punishes Leagatius's body with a nice straight punch.
McLauhglin misses with a takedown attempt - Leagatius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McLauhglin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin.
Leagatius looks to throw the jab but McLauhglin is out of range.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLauhglin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius misses with a body shot.
Leagatius connects with a nice looking jab.
McLauhglin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leagatius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McLauhglin is looking to counter punch.
Leagatius connects with a right hand. McLauhglin shakes it off.
McLauhglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leagatius looks to land a body kick but McLauhglin moved away.
Leagatius scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLauhglin in his tracks. #T2#
McLauhglin misses with a hook.
Leagatius cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius slips under a jab.
Leagatius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leagatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Leagatius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLauhglin. That did some damage!
A cross from Leagatius lands.
Leagatius misses with a wild body shot.
Leagatius throws a leg kick that misses.
Leagatius throws the kick towards the body but McLauhglin avoids it.
Leagatius misses with a body shot
letting McLauhglin counter with a right hand.
Leagatius takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Leagatius tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leagatius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Leagatius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brutus Leagatius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Leagatius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLauhglin on the side of the head.
Leagatius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLauhglin looks to land a left hand but Leagatius moved out of range nicely.
Leagatius feints a counter leg kick.
Leagatius cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leagatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLauhglin moves away from the strike by Leagatius.
A telegraphed right hand from McLauhglin misses the target.
Leagatius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Leagatius there.
A telegraphed right hand from Leagatius misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leagatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Leagatius throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leagatius throws a body punch but McLauhglin moves out of range.
It looked like McLauhglin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brutus Leagatius seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Leagatius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLauhglin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leagatius.
McLauhglin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leagatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLauhglin throws a counter high kick but Leagatius was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin wants to clinch up but Leagatius keeps it at a distance.
As McLauhglin backs off Leagatius throws a huge counter combo but McLauhglin manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Leagatius misses.
McLauhglin is looking to counter punch.
Leagatius throws a body kick that misses.
McLauhglin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McLauhglin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leagatius.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the leg kick from Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a push kick but McLauhglin slaps the foot to one side.
McLauhglin motions for Leagatius to come forward. McLauhglin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brutus Leagatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leagatius slips under a jab.
Leagatius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leagatius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Leagatius digs a good body shot into McLauhglin's ribs.
Leagatius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leagatius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLauhglin. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Leagatius misses its intended target.
McLauhglin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Leagatius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leagatius counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leagatius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leagatius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLauhglin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leagatius misses with a wild body shot.
McLauhglin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leagatius just manages to avoid it.
Leagatius connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Leagatius tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Leagatius misses.
McLauhglin blocks a jab.
McLauhglin takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Leagatius really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Leagatius jabs at McLauhglin's body.
Leagatius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLauhglin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLauhglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leagatius manages to avoid it.
A cross from Leagatius lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a punch to the head.
Leagatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leagatius misses with a hook.
Leagatius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leagatius stuffs the takedown.
Leagatius throws out a counter right but McLauhglin avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brutus Leagatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Leagatius misses.
Leagatius scores with a push kick.
Leagatius scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
McLauhglin blocks a head kick by Leagatius.
McLauhglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a leg kick
letting McLauhglin counter with a right hand.
A big left from Leagatius misses.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Leagatius as he connects with a hook.
Leagatius throws an overhand right that lands on McLauhglin's shoulder, as McLauhglin tries to avoid the shot.
Leagatius lands the left hand.
Leagatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leagatius misses with the body kick#CL#
and McLauhglin counters by moving into the clinch.
Leagatius blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin can't find room to land a body shot as Leagatius controls the action. #BC#
McLauhglin breaks from the clinch.
Leagatius lunges at McLauhglin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLauhglin's hand.
An inside leg kick from Leagatius misses.
McLauhglin throwing a counter right hand but Leagatius manages to avoid it.#T2#
McLauhglin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Leagatius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leagatius digs a good hook to McLauhglin's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Leagatius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leagatius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLauhglin.
Leagatius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLauhglin's calf.
McLauhglin tries to bum rush Leagatius with a series of wild strikes but Leagatius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Leagatius.
McLauhglin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab by Leagatius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leagatius misses with a two punch combination.
McLauhglin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leagatius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leagatius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Leagatius dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Leagatius looks to land a right hand but McLauhglin moved out of range.
McLauhglin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLauhglin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLauhglin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLauhglin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leagatius throws a head kick that misses.
Leagatius connects with a body shot.
Leagatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a jab to the body.
Leagatius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McLauhglin tries to land a front kick but Leagatius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Leagatius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLauhglin misses with a straight right.
McLauhglin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leagatius.
Leagatius chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Leagatius thuds his shin into the meat of McLauhglin's side.
Well,McLauhglin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Leagatius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leagatius lands a front kick.
Leagatius lands a nice looking body shot.
Leagatius with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Leagatius.
Leagatius lands with a nice body kick.
Leagatius lands with a good body shot.
Leagatius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Leagatius.
Leagatius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLauhglin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius feints and then cracks McLauhglin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLauhglin down.
Leagatius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
McLauhglin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a nice body kick.
McLauhglin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leagatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLauhglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Leagatius lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLauhglin doesn't seem phased though.
Leagatius scores with a head kick.
Leagatius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leagatius lands with a good body shot.
Leagatius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leagatius lands a slapping body shot.
McLauhglin misses with a straight right.
Leagatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Leagatius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leagatius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Brutus Leagatius!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Brutus Leagatius!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Brutus Leagatius!

Brutus Leagatius wins by unanimous decision!
Brutus Leagatius is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: NSC 6: McLauhglin vs Yu
Date: Mar 12, 2019

#R1#
McLauhglin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yu.
McLauhglin punishes Yu's body with a nice straight punch.
McLauhglin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yu in his tracks.
Yu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
McLauhglin drops Yu with a big left hand and mounts him. Yu is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooh a big shot lands for McLauhglin! Yu is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Colin McLauhglin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dude Yu spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand and BANG with me BITCH!!!'.

Event: NSC 3 : Joy vs Tektas
Date: Feb 19, 2019

#R1#
McLauhglin throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
Boston throwing a counter right hand but McLauhglin manages to avoid it.
McLauhglin closes the distance and clinches up with Boston, looking for a takedown. McLauhglin pushes Boston against the ropes but Boston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Boston scores with a takedown into McLauhglin's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
McLauhglin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
McLauhglin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McLauhglin has an active guard here but Boston has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin trying to get back to full guard but Boston takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
McLauhglin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boston controlling the position easily from mount.
Boston lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boston lands a big shot there that rocks McLauhglin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McLauhglin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boston lands with some strikes.
McLauhglin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McLauhglin tries to reverse the position but Boston maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Boston controlling from the full mount.
McLauhglin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boston is looking to take a break and control but McLauhglin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLauhglin is looking to improve his position.
Boston is keen to just control but McLauhglin is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Boston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Boston scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.#TD2#
McLauhglin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boston wants to get back to his feet.
McLauhglin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boston scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McLauhglin manages to mount him!
McLauhglin breaks from Boston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston wants to hold on but McLauhglin pushes him away.
McLauhglin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boston? #T1#
McLauhglin looking to finish Boston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boston!
McLauhglin looking to finish Boston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boston!#ROC2#
Boston is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from McLauhglin! Boston is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
A relieved looking Colin McLauhglin 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: NSC 1: Hawk vs Cane
Date: Jan 29, 2019

#R1#
A punch combination from Locastro misses.
Locastro misses with a wild body shot.
McLauhglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Locastro is just out of range.
Locastro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locastro blocks the body kick.
Locastro fails to land with a series of punches.
Locastro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locastro.
Locastro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLauhglin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Locastro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Locastro has been cut.
Locastro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locastro ducks under a wild hook from McLauhglin.
Locastro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locastro. McLauhglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locastro 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.
Locastro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Locastro misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Locastro swings away with a body shot that misses
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLauhglin moves out of range as Locastro strikes.
McLauhglin throws a counter high kick but Locastro was just alert enough to avoid it.
McLauhglin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Locastro misses the body punch
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand.
Locastro is looking to score with low kicks.
Locastro throws a head kick but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Locastro misses with a straight right.
Locastro blocks a head kick by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin backing away here, and Locastro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Locastro misses with a head kick.
McLauhglin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from McLauhglin misses the target.
Locastro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLauhglin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot lands for Locastro.
McLauhglin misses with a wild body shot.
McLauhglin defending well as Locastro loads up on a big left hand.
McLauhglin throwing a counter right hand but Locastro manages to avoid it.#T2#
McLauhglin throws a jab when Locastro was well out of range.
Locastro throws a head kick that misses
enabling McLauhglin to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locastro connects with a right hand. McLauhglin shakes it off.
Locastro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Locastro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Locastro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Locastro looks to clinch but McLauhglin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Locastro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
During a confident post fight interview, Colin McLauhglin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 608
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
McLauhglin clinches.
McLauhglin dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
McLauhglin looking for a takedown.
Mohammed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Mohammed has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
McLauhglin blocks the elbow strike.
McLauhglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauhglin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Mohammed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it misses.
McLauhglin blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
McLauhglin looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mohammed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
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!
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that McLauhglin shrugs off.
Mohammed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauhglin or not.
Mohammed landing knees to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow that stopped McLauhglin in his tracks for a moment.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above McLauhglin 's eye.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mohammed scores a nice knee to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mohammed. #T1#
McLauhglin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mohammed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLauhglin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Colin McLauhglin's cut even more.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Mohammed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McLauhglin avoids a wild elbow strike from Mohammed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed works on McLauhglin's body with a couple of short punches.
Mohammed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Mohammed scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that McLauhglin shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Colin McLauhglin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section. McLauhglin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mohammed lands a nice shot to the body.
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLauhglin's defenses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
McLauhglin is rocked!#CUT#
Colin McLauhglin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Mohammed lands with a right to the head.
McLauhglin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mohammed finish him?
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLauhglin's defenses. #KD#
Mohammed lands a big elbow that sends McLauhglin down! McLauhglin recovers to guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ijsa Mohammed!
A less than humble Ijsa Mohammed misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 606
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown misses with a combination
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLauhglin needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Brown 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.
Brown swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
McLauhglin shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McLauhglin misses with a hook
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauhglin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLauhglin misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McLauhglin misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLauhglin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLauhglin.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown blocking some punches.
McLauhglin swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
McLauhglin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLauhglin is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
A short right from McLauhglin on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown. #TD#
McLauhglin manages to pull guard. #SUB#
McLauhglin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
McLauhglin is trying to improve his position.
McLauhglin is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Brown decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McLauhglin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and McLauhglin settles back down.
Brown lands a high kick!
McLauhglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
McLauhglin moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLauhglin.
A head kick from McLauhglin lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
McLauhglin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
McLauhglin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but McLauhglin shakes him off and moves away.
McLauhglin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
McLauhglin moves out of range as Brown strikes.
McLauhglin avoids a kick to the body.
McLauhglin tried to counter with a leg kick but Brown avoided it.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looks to throw the jab but McLauhglin is out of range.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown throws a hook but McLauhglin blocks it.
As Brown tries to get set, McLauhglin tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as McLauhglin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin McLauhglin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
McLauhglin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLauhglin lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to stand and escape but McLauhglin is having none of it.
McLauhglin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
McLauhglin looking to pass the guard.
McLauhglin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown wants to stand up but McLauhglin is controlling him.
McLauhglin with a nice head shot there.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown wants to stand up but McLauhglin is controlling him.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLauhglin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Brown has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McLauhglin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
McLauhglin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
McLauhglin looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but McLauhglin drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
McLauhglin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
McLauhglin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauhglin cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLauhglin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLauhglin prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to stand up but McLauhglin is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Brown has his feet on McLauhglin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables McLauhglin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Brown kicks McLauhglin off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Brown staying out of range there.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauhglin digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown jabs McLauhglin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLauhglin connects with a body shot.#TD#
McLauhglin 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLauhglin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Colin McLauhglin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McLauhglin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colin McLauhglin's cut.
That's time! McLauhglin'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#
McLauhglin scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Jab from Brown.
McLauhglin throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
McLauhglin throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Brown.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. McLauhglin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
Colin McLauhglin's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLauhglin's head backwards.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown scores with a leg kick. #KD#
A big head kick from McLauhglin and Brown is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Brown is still in real trouble! Can McLauhglin finish him?
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses.
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLauhglin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauhglin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLauhglin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
McLauhglin is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Brown pushes McLauhglin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McLauhglin takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
McLauhglin misses the shot to the body.
McLauhglin blocks a jab.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
McLauhglin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLauhglin circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for McLauhglin.
Bruno Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes McLauhglin back into the cage.
McLauhglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown prevents a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
McLauhglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McLauhglin.
Brown misses with some punches.
McLauhglin is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLauhglin.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown works on McLauhglin's body with a couple of short punches.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauhglin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McLauhglin fails to land.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLauhglin throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
McLauhglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLauhglin misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauhglin tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
McLauhglin blocks an uppercut.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauhglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 598
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
McLauhglin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine slips a jab from McLauhglin.
Valentine avoids the body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin connects with an inside leg kick.
McLauhglin defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been informed that Valentine 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.
Valentine wants to slow McLauhglin down by chopping away at his legs.
McLauhglin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McLauhglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
McLauhglin loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Valentine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLauhglin 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.
Valentine tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Valentine tenderised McLauhglin's leg. McLauhglin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentine thows a leg kick but McLauhglin checks it
and McLauhglin counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but McLauhglin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valentine misses with an uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a nice body shot.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Valentine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A cross from Valentine lands.
McLauhglin swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine lands a really nice looking cross but McLauhglin seems unphased.
McLauhglin ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine throws a hook but McLauhglin blocks it.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but McLauhglin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.#T2#
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLauhglin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Valentine misses with an uppercut
letting McLauhglin counter with a right hand.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and McLauhglin moves out of range easily.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLauhglin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
McLauhglin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLauhglin lands in his opponent's guard.
McLauhglin stops Valentine from standing up.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Valentine is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McLauhglin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McLauhglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Valentine.
McLauhglin prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
McLauhglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine tries to work over McLauhglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine avoids a wild elbow strike from McLauhglin.
Valentine takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McLauhglin tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLauhglin swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
McLauhglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauhglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLauhglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLauhglin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauhglin controls his hands.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin is trying to drag Valentine to the mat but Valentine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLauhglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLauhglin is breathing heavily.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Valentine avoiding damage as McLauhglin throws knees to the body.
McLauhglin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauhglin controls his hands.
McLauhglin is trying to pull guard but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin McLauhglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McLauhglin.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Valentine 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#
Valentine connects with the punch.
Valentine with a nice cross.
Remy Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLauhglin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLauhglin is looking to wear down Valentine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
A swing and a miss from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLauhglin slips under a jab from Valentine.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
McLauhglin throwing a counter right hand but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLauhglin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McLauhglin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Remy Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentine cracks McLauhglin with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine misses with a hook. McLauhglin ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as McLauhglin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Valentine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLauhglin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as McLauhglin blocks the low kick.
McLauhglin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLauhglin looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.
Valentine slips a jab from McLauhglin.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Remy Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentine throws a good cross that connects.
Valentine cracks McLauhglin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLauhglin throws a leg kick but Valentine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
McLauhglin throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by McLauhglin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from McLauhglin misses.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valentine cracks McLauhglin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
McLauhglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
McLauhglin throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
McLauhglin scores with a nice head shot.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLauhglin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valentine.
Valentine jabs at McLauhglin's body.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLauhglin ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
McLauhglin is looking to counter punch.
McLauhglin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentine lands the left hand.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine cracks McLauhglin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valentine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
McLauhglin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
McLauhglin staying out of range there.
McLauhglin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valentine manages to circle out of the way.
McLauhglin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauhglin moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but McLauhglin moved out of range nicely.
McLauhglin throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine throws a big counter head kick but McLauhglin avoids it with no problem.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine digs a good body shot into McLauhglin's ribs.
McLauhglin slips under a jab from Valentine.
McLauhglin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Valentine - just one landing.
Valentine moves out of range as McLauhglin strikes.
McLauhglin drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Valentine misses
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentine, right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Valentine 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLauhglin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLauhglin shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
McLauhglin tries to keep at a distance but Valentine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valentine lands a left hand.
McLauhglin blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but McLauhglin avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauhglin's elbow.
A short uppercut from McLauhglin.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLauhglin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valentine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauhglin or not.
McLauhglin pushes off an throws an elbow but Valentine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauhglin or not. #T1#
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
McLauhglin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but McLauhglin avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
McLauhglin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin McLauhglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Valentine pushes McLauhglin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine is working McLauhglin over against the cage.
Valentine pushes McLauhglin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
McLauhglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine lands a right hand.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valentine pushes McLauhglin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLauhglin prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine presses McLauhglin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine digs a right hand into McLauhglin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLauhglin's gas tank.
Valentine is working McLauhglin over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
McLauhglin prevents a body shot from Valentine. #T3#
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Valentine is working McLauhglin over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Valentine digs a right hand into McLauhglin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLauhglin's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McLauhglin.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauhglin or not.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentine lands an uppercut.#T4#
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLauhglins head.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauhglin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine works on McLauhglin's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as McLauhglin controls the action.
Valentine works on McLauhglin's body with a couple of short punches.
Remy Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of McLauhglin's head.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Syn 592
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1##TD2#
McLauhglin drives through with a takedown into Zaitsev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McLauhglin's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaitsev connects with a couple of short punches.
McLauhglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev. #SUB2#
McLauhglin has his foot on Zaitsev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaitsev works his way back into a safe position though.
Zaitsev scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McLauhglin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zaitsev stacks McLauhglin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zaitsev!
McLauhglin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McLauhglin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zaitsev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McLauhglin is trying to escape the mount.
Zaitsev lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
McLauhglin can't escape the position.
McLauhglin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zaitsev. What's that going to do exactly?
McLauhglin is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zaitsev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev is landing with some decent strikes but McLauhglin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McLauhglin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McLauhglin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zaitsev blocks McLauhglin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zaitsev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zaitsev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McLauhglin is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaitsev has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Zaitsev is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Zaitsev raining down shots from the mount!
Zaitsev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLauhglin looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
McLauhglin is rocked!
McLauhglin is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaitsev unloading with bombs!
Zaitsev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McLauhglin working to try and regain half guard.
Zaitsev raining down shots from the mount!
McLauhglin really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Zaitsev lands with some strikes.
McLauhglin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zaitsev dominating with strikes here.
McLauhglin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaitsev landing punches.
McLauhglin is still in real trouble! Can Zaitsev finish him?
Zaitsev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McLauhglin working to try and regain half guard.
McLauhglin seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaitsev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have McLauhglin in real trouble here! The ref calls for McLauhglin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A relieved looking Dmitri Zaitsev 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: Syn 587
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
De Gaul tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Gaul tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLauhglin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Gaul moves out of range as McLauhglin throws a body kick.
McLauhglin ducks right into an uppercut from De Gaul.
McLauhglin thows a leg kick but De Gaul checks it
and De Gaul counters with a body kick.
McLauhglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Gaul slips under a jab.
De Gaul fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLauhglin just manages to avoid it.
De Gaul misses with a shot to the body
and McLauhglin counters with a nice body kick.
De Gaul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Gaul scores with a kick to the body.
De Gaul connects with a jab.
Obelix De Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Gaul misses with a head kick.
And McLauhglin tries to counter it with a takedown but De Gaul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Gaul misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from McLauhglin misses.
McLauhglin looks to land a combination but De Gaul avoids it well.
De Gaul slips a straight right by McLauhglin.
De Gaul moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
De Gaul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Gaul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Gaul takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
De Gaul lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLauhglin's sensitive parts.
McLauhglin looks to land a left hand but De Gaul moved out of range nicely.
McLauhglin throws a series of punches but De Gaul avoids them all with ease.
McLauhglin throws an overhand right that lands on De Gaul's shoulder, as De Gaul tries to avoid the shot.
McLauhglin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McLauhglin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Gaul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Gaul tries to move into range but McLauhglin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Gaul cracks a nice hook into McLauhglin's ribs.
De Gaul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Gaul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLauhglin.
De Gaul pushes McLauhglin away with a front kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Gaul misses with a jab to the body
and McLauhglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Gaul throws a body kick that misses.
McLauhglin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Gaul. That one must have hurt.#CL#
De Gaul moves into range and clinches up with McLauhglin.
A head punch on the inside from De Gaul fails to land.
De Gaul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but De Gaul avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
De Gaul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Gaul lands a shoulder strike.
De Gaul blocks an elbow strike.
McLauhglin is looking to break free of the clinch but De Gaul has double underhooks.
De Gaul is leaning against McLauhglin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLauhglin looks winded!
De Gaul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Gaul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Gaul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
De Gaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards. #BC2#
McLauhglin manages to break the clinch.
De Gaul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
McLauhglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Gaul.
McLauhglin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Gaul throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLauhglin takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Gaul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLauhglin moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLauhglin.
De Gaul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLauhglin 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.
De Gaul scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Gaul.
McLauhglin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Gaul went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McLauhglin has his takedown stuffed
and De Gaul counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Gaul lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Obelix De Gaul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Gaul. McLauhglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from McLauhglin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Gaul scores with a shot to the body.
De Gaul misses with a body shot.
De Gaul throws a nice head kick!
De Gaul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLauhglin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Gaul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLauhglin throws a jab but it's blocked by De Gaul.
McLauhglin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from De Gaul.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Gaul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Gaul falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLauhglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLauhglin blocks a jab.
De Gaul scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obelix De Gaul 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#
Nice sprawl there from De Gaul as McLauhglin shoots in.
De Gaul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLauhglin can do to turn this around?
McLauhglin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Gaul counters with a nice uppercut.
McLauhglin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Gaul counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as De Gaul lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLauhglin doesn't seem phased though.
De Gaul scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Gaul feints a jab promting McLauhglin to slip. De Gaul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McLauhglin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Gaul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from De Gaul.
De Gaul throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Decent striking displayed by De Gaul there.
De Gaul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Gaul throws a leg kick which misses McLauhglin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLauhglin tries to avoid it.
McLauhglin swings widly with a right hand
and De Gaul counters with a body kick.
McLauhglin is breathing heavily.#CL#
De Gaul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Gaul misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
De Gaul scores with a shot to the side of McLauhglin's head.
De Gaul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Gaul prevents a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Gaul's elbow.
De Gaul tries a body shot but McLauhglin blocks it.
McLauhglin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Gaul.
McLauhglin trying to land knees to the body.
De Gaul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Nice body punch from De Gaul.
De Gaul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLauhglin is trying to break the clinch but De Gaul is controlling him.
De Gaul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Gaul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from De Gaul.
De Gaul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Gaul lands a body punch.
De Gaul misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Gaul pushes McLauhglin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Gaul lands with a short head shot 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!
A shot in the inside from De Gaul.
De Gaul lands with a right to the head. #T2#
De Gaul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Gaul tries to work over McLauhglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Gaul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Gaul digs a right hand into McLauhglin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLauhglin's gas tank.
De Gaul scores with a shoulder strike.
De Gaul lands a shoulder strike.
De Gaul lands a nice uppercut.
De Gaul lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from De Gaul.
De Gaul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Gaul misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
De Gaul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Gaul.
De Gaul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by De Gaul.
Nice jab there from De Gaul.
De Gaul works over McLauhglin's head and body with a nice combination.
McLauhglin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
De Gaul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Gaul thuds a left hand into McLauhglin's body.
McLauhglin throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Gaul.#CL#
De Gaul clinches up against the cage.
De Gaul scores with a shot to the side of McLauhglin's head.
De Gaul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLauhglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLauhglin working aggressively here.
De Gaul blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
De Gaul blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
A short body shot lands from De Gaul as the two fighters clinch.
Obelix De Gaul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Gaul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Gaul.
De Gaul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauhglin or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Gaul lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from De Gaul. #T4#
De Gaul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauhglin or not.
De Gaul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauhglin or not.
De Gaul lands a body punch.
De Gaul lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, De Gaul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, De Gaul scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Gaul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLauhglins head. #ROC#
McLauhglin is rocked!
De Gaul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLauhglin misses with a body punch.
McLauhglin working aggressively here.
McLauhglin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Gaul has him pressed against the cage.
McLauhglin lands an elbow just above De Gaul 's eye.
McLauhglin is trying to break the clinch but De Gaul is controlling him.
McLauhglin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Gaul struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauhglin controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Gaul lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from De Gaul.
De Gaul pushes McLauhglin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for De Gaul.
A body shot lands from De Gaul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obelix De Gaul dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A big right followed by a crushing left from De Gaul knocks McLauhglin out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Obelix De Gaul!
A relieved looking Obelix De Gaul 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: Syn 585
Date: Jul 06, 2018

#R1#
Donk. Valentine catches McLauhglin right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
McLauhglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McLauhglin 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.
Valentine lands a glancing blow to the side of McLauhglin's head.
Valentine throws a hook but McLauhglin avoids it easily.
McLauhglin misses with a straight right.
McLauhglin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentine's head.
McLauhglin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
McLauhglin closes the distance and pushes Valentine back into the cage.#BC2#
McLauhglin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLauhglin checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from McLauhglin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLauhglin. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin. #KD#
Valentine cracks McLauhglin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McLauhglin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Valentine finish him? #ROC#
McLauhglin is rocked!
McLauhglin slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLauhglin moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from McLauhglin misses.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Remy Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine throws the left hand but McLauhglin avoids the punch easily.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and McLauhglin counters with a nice body kick.
McLauhglin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLauhglin ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but McLauhglin ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
McLauhglin drops Valentine with a left and a right! Oh, Valentine is hurt - McLauhglin dives into side control looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McLauhglin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McLauhglin working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Valentine is rocked!
McLauhglin lands a big left to the face of Valentine, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from McLauhglin and another - Valentine is out! McLauhglin stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Our winner, Colin McLauhglin, 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.
In defeat, Remy Valentine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am going to get with my team and rethink a few thinks.'.

Event: Syn 581
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Shamrock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shamrock is taking a breather. McLauhglin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shamrock prevents McLauhglin from improving his position.
Shamrock wants to free his trapped foot but McLauhglin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Shamrock seems content to control.
McLauhglin wants to get back to full guard.
Shamrock stalling.
McLauhglin is pressing down on Shamrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McLauhglin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McLauhglin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Shamrock stays in close to McLauhglin's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Shamrock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shamrock trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
Shamrock 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shamrock with a poor takedown
and McLauhglin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLauhglin lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.#T2#
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses McLauhglin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLauhglin tries to avoid it.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt.
McLauhglin is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauhglin shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McLauhglin takes one to the chin there.
McLauhglin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLauhglin jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
McLauhglin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McLauhglin digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
McLauhglin looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and McLauhglin counters with a two punch combo.
McLauhglin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
McLauhglin lands a high kick to the side of Shamrock's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McLauhglin dives into guard, looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLauhglin's guard. Nice move by Shamrock!#REVB#
McLauhglin 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.#T4#
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock preventing the sweep.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving.
Shamrock controls from within his opponent's guard.
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Colin McLauhglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock'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#
McLauhglin slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by McLauhglin.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
McLauhglin misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLauhglin counters with a nice body kick.
McLauhglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from McLauhglin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
McLauhglin is looking to counter with head kicks.
McLauhglin stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a three punch combo that has Shamrock backing up. Shamrock nods at McLauhglin to acknowledge the strikes.
McLauhglin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
McLauhglin misses the body punch
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand. #T1#
Shamrock lands a body shot.
McLauhglin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock throws a hook but McLauhglin blocks it.
McLauhglin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock darts in trying to clinch
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McLauhglin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by McLauhglin.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLauhglin tries to clinch but Shamrock moves away
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colin McLauhglin is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling McLauhglin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
Tank Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McLauhglin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Shamrock forces McLauhglin back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Shamrock misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauhglin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauhglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLauhglin's efforts to push away.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside.
McLauhglin blocking some punches.
McLauhglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by McLauhglin.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauhglin.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
McLauhglin lands an elbow inside that Shamrock shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colin McLauhglin!
Our winner, Colin McLauhglin, 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: Syn 577
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Satan works the jab nicely.
McLauhglin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Satan connects with a looping right hand.
McLauhglin looks to land a right hand but Satan moved out of range.
Satan lands a really nice looking cross but McLauhglin seems unphased.
McLauhglin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLauhglin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Satan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLauhglin! But no joy.
McLauhglin is looking to clinch but Satan is avoiding it.
McLauhglin staying out of range there.
Satan misses with a looping right.
McLauhglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Satan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McLauhglin to counter with a crisp jab.
Satan misses with a few strikes 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!
McLauhglin throws the left hand but Satan avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Satan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLauhglin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Satan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Satan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLauhglin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Satan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
McLauhglin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McLauhglin checks a leg kick nicely.
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLauhglin moves away.
Satan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Satan jabs at McLauhglin's body.
McLauhglin misses with a straight left.
McLauhglin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLauhglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Satan throws a shot from downtown. McLauhglin moves away and avoids it.
Satan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLauhglin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Satan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLauhglin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauhglin is just out of range.
Satan avoids the body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin is looking to clinch but Satan is avoiding it.
Satan cracks McLauhglin with a good jab.
McLauhglin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Satan counters with a nice body shot.
Satan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Satan.
McLauhglin unleashes a big counter combination but Satan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses.
Satan looks to land a left hand but McLauhglin moved out of range nicely.
McLauhglin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
McLauhglin slips a straight right by Satan.
Satan throws a leg kick but McLauhglin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick from Satan lands but McLauhglin takes it in his stride.
Satan throws a hook but McLauhglin blocks it.
Nice defenses there by McLauhglin.
Some wild striking there from Satan.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses.
McLauhglin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLauhglin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Satan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Satan!
Satan loads up on a big right hand but McLauhglin slips the punch.
McLauhglin throws a jab but it's blocked by Satan. #T4#
Satan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
McLauhglin gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Satan has one foot on McLauhglin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McLauhglin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Satan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLauhglin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
Satan throws a body kick that misses.
Satan lands a body shot.
Satan misses with a hook.
Satan throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLauhglin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Satan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Satan lands a high kick!
No joy there for Satan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from McLauhglin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLauhglin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Satan lands with a right hand.
McLauhglin wants to clinch up but Satan keeps it at a distance.
Lucifer Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLauhglin thuds a left hand into Satan's body.
Satan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Satan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Satan lands with a nice combination. McLauhglin backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Satan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Satan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Satan lands an overhand right.#T1#
McLauhglin throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLauhglin tries a head kick but it misses.
Satan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McLauhglin. #ES#
Satan sneaks out the side door and pushes McLauhglin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lucifer Satan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satan misses with a double jab.
Satan throws a series of punches but McLauhglin moves out of range.
McLauhglin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauhglin misses with an uppercut
and Satan counters with a left and a right that stings McLauhglin.
McLauhglin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLauhglin thuds a left hand into Satan's body.
Satan thuds his shin into the meat of McLauhglin's side.#T2#
Satan lands with a good body shot.
Satan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Satan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Satan lands with a straight right. McLauhglin didn't see that one coming.
Satan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLauhglin to score with a decent uppercut.
Satan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Satan there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLauhglin moves out of range as Satan throws a body kick.
Satan is looking to land body kicks.
McLauhglin wants to counter with a clinch but Satan pushes him away.
McLauhglin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLauhglin throws a looping overhand right but Satan ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Satan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Satan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Satan.
Satan throws a series of punches but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Satan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLauhglin's calf.
McLauhglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Satan misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and McLauhglin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Satan kicks McLauhglin off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLauhglin misses with a looping right.
Satan throws a series of punches but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Satan throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a nice leg kick.
Satan scores with a kick to the body.
McLauhglin is breathing heavily.#T4#
McLauhglin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. McLauhglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLauhglin misses with a body shot.
It appears Satan was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
McLauhglin dives in and scores a takedown into Satan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLauhglin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLauhglin postures up in Satan's guard and throws a big left but Satan blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLauhglin connects with a couple of short punches.#ES#
Satan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McLauhglin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Satan breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satan cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLauhglin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Satan misses with a kick to the body
and Satan 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.

Lucifer Satan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
McLauhglin throws out a loose jab but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satan throws a sloppy head kick and McLauhglin moves out of range easily.
McLauhglin blocks a head kick by Satan.
Satan moves away from the strike by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLauhglin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLauhglin dodges the punch combination from Satan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan connects with a right hand. McLauhglin shakes it off.
Satan cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Satan misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A shot to the body from Satan misses
and McLauhglin counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLauhglin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Satan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Satan misses
and McLauhglin counters with a nice body kick.
Satan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLauhglin.
Satan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLauhglin sizes up Satan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLauhglin scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab by McLauhglin.
Satan's jab looks to have found its range, popping McLauhglin under the eye.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses.
Satan is looking to counter punch.
McLauhglin slips a jab from Satan.
Satan ducks under a wild hook from McLauhglin.
A big right from McLauhglin misses.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McLauhglin tries for a takedown but Satan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Satan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Satan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satan swats away the attempt to clinch by McLauhglin.
A head kick misses from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws a poor cross that misses
and Satan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Satan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Satan.
McLauhglin throws a sloppy head kick
and Satan counters with a solid body kick.
Satan throws a right hand that McLauhglin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLauhglin also avoids with ease.
Satan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
McLauhglin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Satan.
Satan lands a high kick!
McLauhglin throws a leg kick but Satan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Satan digs a good body shot into McLauhglin's ribs.
Satan throws a head kick that misses.
Satan avoids the body shot from McLauhglin.
Satan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satan throws a head kick that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a straight right hand.
Satan connects with a nice looking jab.
Satan misses with a hook
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauhglin misses the jab.
Lucifer Satan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Satan. That snapped McLauhglin's head back.
Satan slips a jab from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Satan misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Satan.
Satan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLauhglin.
Nice shot by Satan.
McLauhglin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Satan throwing a counter right hand but McLauhglin manages to avoid it.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that misses
and Satan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifer Satan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Satan 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BFF 8: Brophy vs. McLaughlin
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
McLauhglin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Trinity Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but McLauhglin slips the punch.
Brophy tries to clinch up but McLauhglin circles away and keeps his distance.
Brophy wants to clinch but McLauhglin slips to the side
letting McLauhglin counter with a right hand.
Brophy throws a leg kick
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. McLauhglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLauhglin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brophy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy lands a really nice looking cross but McLauhglin seems unphased.
Brophy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Brophy has been cut.
Brophy blocks a jab.#T1#
Brophy swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
McLauhglin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brophy keeps McLauhglin at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Brophy instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Brophy.
McLauhglin looks winded!
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy pushes McLauhglin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy lands with a left to the head.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brophy presses McLauhglin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brophy digs a right hand underneath McLauhglin's ribcage. McLauhglin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Brophy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brophy.
McLauhglin blocks a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy lands an uppercut.
McLauhglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Brophy. #BC#
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Brophy sends McLauhglin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brophy is motioning to the referee to let McLauhglin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Nice body kick from Brophy.
Brophy lands a front kick.
Brophy tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
McLauhglin blocks a jab.
McLauhglin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brophy finds it's way round the side to connect with McLauhglin's head.
Brophy tries to land a body kick
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bob Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Brophy swings widly with a right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a good, hard body kick but Brophy shrugs it off.
McLauhglin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brophy lands a nice shot to the body.
Brophy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Colin McLauhglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy scores with a nice right hand.
Brophy feints and then cracks McLauhglin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLauhglin down.
McLauhglin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brophy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLauhglin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Brophy throws a hook but McLauhglin blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauhglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws a shot to the body.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
McLauhglin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy. #CL#
Brophy drives through and clinches with McLauhglin against the ropes.
McLauhglin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside. #T5#
McLauhglin gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauhglin's elbow.
Brophy blocks the elbow strike.
McLauhglin lands a body shot in the clinch.
McLauhglin lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Brophy.
Brophy tries to work over McLauhglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy avoiding damage as McLauhglin throws knees to the body.
McLauhglin lands an elbow that stopped Brophy in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Brophy.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Brophy.
Good body shot from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brophy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Brophy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brophy. #BC#
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
McLauhglin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T6#
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brophy.
Brophy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLauhglin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from McLauhglin.
Brophy lands a jab to the head.
Brophy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McLauhglin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Brophy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McLauhglin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Brophy!
Bob Brophy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 568 - Crystal Clear
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Shamrock rushes McLauhglin and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock cracks McLauhglin with a nice body shot.
McLauhglin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
McLauhglin misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged McLauhglin in a clinch.
McLauhglin can't break the clinch.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLauhglins head.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauhglin's elbow.
We've been informed that Shamrock 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.
McLauhglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLauhglins head.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock avoids the elbow strike from McLauhglin, against the cage.
McLauhglin misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Shamrock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shamrock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McLauhglin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shamrock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shamrock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McLauhglin postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
McLauhglin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLauhglin postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it. #T2#
McLauhglin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLauhglin preventing the sweep.
McLauhglin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shamrock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McLauhglin postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLauhglin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLauhglin.#TD#
McLauhglin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauhglin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
McLauhglin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
McLauhglin thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely.
McLauhglin thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely. #SUB#
McLauhglin wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McLauhglin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from McLauhglin. #CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but McLauhglin is controlling well.
McLauhglin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
McLauhglin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McLauhglin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Shamrock moves into full guard.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as McLauhglin tries to pass.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing.
McLauhglin 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.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock trying to control the position.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Colin McLauhglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McLauhglin staying out of range there.#TD#
McLauhglin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shamrock did well to prevent McLauhglin getting side control.#SUB#
McLauhglin seems to be looking for submissions.
McLauhglin working the head and body with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colin McLauhglin!
In his post fight interview, Colin McLauhglin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 565 - Into The Abyss
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
McLauhglin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown is looking to clinch but McLauhglin is avoiding it. #TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McLauhglin is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McLauhglin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McLauhglin wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McLauhglin wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Well, if Brown 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.
McLauhglin tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T3#
Brown not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McLauhglin wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLauhglin pinned against the cage. McLauhglin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin misses the shot to the body.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Brown rushes McLauhglin and presses him up against the cage.
McLauhglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McLauhglin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
McLauhglin is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
McLauhglin tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
McLauhglin tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLauhglin swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauhglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McLauhglin fails to land.
McLauhglin lands a shoulder strike.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLauhglin up against the cage.
McLauhglin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLauhglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauhglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McLauhglin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McLauhglin ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Bruno Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLauhglin defends well and Brown ends up having to push McLauhglin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McLauhglin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLauhglin misses the shot to the body.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLauhglin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLauhglin throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown slips a straight right by McLauhglin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
McLauhglin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.#CL2#
McLauhglin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage. #T1#
McLauhglin working aggressively here.
McLauhglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLauhglin misses with a punch to the body.
Brown prevents a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
McLauhglin wants to break free but Brown has control.
McLauhglin throws an elbow but it misses.
McLauhglin misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McLauhglin. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Brown has been cut.
A short right from McLauhglin.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown tries to stall but McLauhglin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McLauhglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
McLauhglin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLauhglin is keeping busy.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLauhglin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
McLauhglin jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McLauhglin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
McLauhglin 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.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLauhglin's hands.
McLauhglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
McLauhglin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but McLauhglin sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLauhglin throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin misses with the body kick
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLauhglin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLauhglin misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
McLauhglin scores with a decent looking hook.
McLauhglin tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McLauhglin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Brown'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##CL#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
McLauhglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLauhglin takes a step back to recover.
McLauhglin scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
McLauhglin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from McLauhglin misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLauhglin looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Brown darts in and clinches McLauhglin up against the cage.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from McLauhglin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoiding damage as McLauhglin throws knees to the body.
McLauhglin can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
McLauhglin tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
McLauhglin throws an elbow but it misses.
McLauhglin tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of McLauhglin's head.
A hook to the body from Brown.
McLauhglin tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLauhglin can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
McLauhglin lands a body shot.
McLauhglin misses with an elbow over the top.
McLauhglin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
McLauhglin misses with some punches.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
McLauhglin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head. #T2#
McLauhglin can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
McLauhglin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLauhglin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauhglin.
Brown blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
Bruno Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Bruno Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
McLauhglin loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
McLauhglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLauhglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLauhglin scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side. #T3#
McLauhglin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but McLauhglin was just out of range.
McLauhglin throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin 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.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLauhglin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
McLauhglin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McLauhglin as he connects with a hook.
Brown misses with a takedown
enabling McLauhglin to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Brown cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLauhglin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McLauhglin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but McLauhglin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown wants to control but McLauhglin is keeping busy.
McLauhglin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McLauhglin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown wants to control but McLauhglin is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin McLauhglin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McLauhglin 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin McLauhglin!
A very excited looking Colin McLauhglin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn 563 - Onslaught
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Good exchange - Arones coming out on top.
Arones looks to throw the jab but McLauhglin is out of range.
McLauhglin throws a body punch but Arones moves out of range.
Arones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arones's corner calls for a 1-2. Arones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arones throws a body punch but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Arones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcLauhglin.
Arones stuns McLauhglin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLauhglin leaves Arones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McLauhglin throws a jab but it's blocked by Arones.
Arones tries to counter with a clinch but McLauhglin shakes him off and moves away.
McLauhglin works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arones is looking for a takedown.
McLauhglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arones stalling in the clinch but McLauhglin improves position. #TD2#
Arones drags the fight down to the ground. #T1##SUB2#
Arones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLauhglin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Arones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLauhglin chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Arones is looking for a triangle but McLauhglin pushes his legs off easily.
McLauhglin landing some decent shots from guard.
McLauhglin scoring with some ground and pound.
McLauhglin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Arones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Arones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McLauhglin passes into side control.
Arones is working to avoid the ground and pound but McLauhglin connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.#T2#
McLauhglin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McLauhglin lands a big left to the face of Arones, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from McLauhglin and another - Arones is out! McLauhglin stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin 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: Syn 560 - Hell to Pay
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
McLauhglin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLauhglin cracks Satan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
A punch combination from Satan misses.
Satan misses with a straight right.
McLauhglin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Satan throws an overhand right that lands on McLauhglin's shoulder, as McLauhglin tries to avoid the shot.
McLauhglin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Satan throws a lazy head kick
and McLauhglin counters with a good low kick that Satan was not able to check.
Satan lands the left hand.
McLauhglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satan manages to avoid it.
Lucifer Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLauhglin misses with a hook. Satan ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauhglin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Satan connects with an inside leg kick.
Satan misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
McLauhglin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Satan throws a push kick but McLauhglin slaps the foot to one side.
Satan's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Satan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McLauhglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Satan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McLauhglin eats them both and turns towards Satan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Satan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLauhglin.
Nice cross by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Satan if he has to take too many more of those.
Satan throws the kick towards the body but McLauhglin avoids it.
Satan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLauhglin.
Satan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLauhglin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satan defending well as McLauhglin loads up on a big left hand.
Satan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
McLauhglin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLauhglin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLauhglin cracks Satan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Satan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLauhglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Satan.
McLauhglin misses with a wild body shot.
McLauhglin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Satan throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLauhglin lands with a straight right. Satan didn't see that one coming.
Satan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Satan scores with a hook to the body. McLauhglin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Satan lands a big head kick that sends McLauhglin tumbling to the mat! Satan takes a step backwards and waves McLauhglin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lucifer Satan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Satan lands a big head kick that sends McLauhglin tumbling to the mat! Satan takes a step backwards and waves McLauhglin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McLauhglin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Satan. No joy for McLauhglin on that attempt.
Satan lands with a shot to the body.
McLauhglin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Satan.
Satan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OH! McLauhglin has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Satan smells blood and charges in for the finish! Satan unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of McLauhglin sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucifer Satan!
Lucifer Satan very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: gc183
Date: Dec 29, 2017

#R1#
McLauhglin ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
As Drago looks to move away, McLauhglin throws a big counter combo but Drago just gets out of the way.
Drago lands a nice looking body shot.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drago. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
McLauhglin connects with a body shot.
McLauhglin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
McLauhglin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drago manages to circle out of the way.
Drago looks to land a combination but McLauhglin avoids it well.
It looked like McLauhglin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLauhglin circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drago looks to land a combination but McLauhglin avoids it well.
McLauhglin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drago throws a series of punches but McLauhglin moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauhglin throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Drago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLauhglin scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
McLauhglin connects with a right hand. Drago shakes it off.
McLauhglin avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
McLauhglin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLauhglin on the side of the head.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
McLauhglin lands a big shot that drops Drago! Can he finish him?
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing.
McLauhglin postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow. #ROC#
Drago is rocked!
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago is adopting a defensive guard.
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
McLauhglin prevents Drago from getting back to his feet.
McLauhglin throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLauhglin is proving hard to escape from.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from McLauhglin.
Drago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McLauhglin has a closed guard, preventing Drago from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago stays in close to McLauhglin's body and controls the position.
Drago wanted to stand there but McLauhglin had control of the position.
McLauhglin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
McLauhglin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago is pushing down on McLauhglin's leg trying to pass to half guard. McLauhglin is fighting to maintain full guard but Drago has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
McLauhglin is looking to improve his position.
McLauhglin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drago stands up out of McLauhglin's guard for a moment - McLauhglin manages to land a nice upkick.#SU2#
Drago gets to his feet - McLauhglin follows without any prompting.
Drago scores with a punch to the head.
Drago lands an overhand right.
McLauhglin lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLauhglin.
Drago misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and McLauhglin counters with a head kick that drops Drago!
Drago is still in real trouble! Can McLauhglin finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLauhglin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauhglin gets to his feet and stands over Drago, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Drago felt that one! McLauhglin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Drago from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Ivan Drago stepped up to the mic, saying '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.

Event: gc180
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Ster tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
McLauhglin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLauhglin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mon Ster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLauhglin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLauhglin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLauhglin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLauhglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLauhglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ster.
Ster misses with a wild body shot.
Ster throws a low kick but McLauhglin avoids it.
Ster throws a right hand that McLauhglin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLauhglin also avoids with ease.
McLauhglin slips a straight right by Ster.
McLauhglin looks to land a body kick but Ster moved away.
Ster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLauhglin throws a jab when Ster was well out of range.
Ster throws a big shot that misses.
Ster 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.
Ster walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.#T1#
Ster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin.
Sloppy strikes from Ster. Those never looked like landing.
Ster avoids a kick to the body.
McLauhglin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLauhglin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLauhglin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from McLauhglin misses.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLauhglin manages to avoid it.
Ster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin. #TD2#
McLauhglin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ster on his heels. He'll look to pass Ster's guard now, I'm sure.
Ster pulls McLauhglin in close to prevent any damage.
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses.
McLauhglin passes into half guard.
McLauhglin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Ster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ster blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLauhglin. #SUB2#
McLauhglin seems to be looking for submissions.
Ster is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauhglin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McLauhglin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ster is just riding it out for now. McLauhglin eventually gives up the hold.
McLauhglin trying to mount his opponent but Ster defends it. #T3#
McLauhglin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ster defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ster wants to control but McLauhglin is keeping busy.
McLauhglin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McLauhglin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ster is retaining full guard.
McLauhglin works over Ster with some ground and pound from guard.
Ster wants to sweep here but McLauhglin controlling him for the moment.
McLauhglin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ster is keeping the position for now.
McLauhglin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLauhglin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McLauhglin looking to pass the guard.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing.
McLauhglin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McLauhglin 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.
McLauhglin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLauhglin wants to pass the guard but Ster is keeping the position.
Ster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLauhglin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLauhglin connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McLauhglin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ster connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLauhglin. McLauhglin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ster throws an off balance right hand
and Ster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ster throws a hook to the side of McLauhglin's head but McLauhglin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLauhglin moves forwards but Ster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLauhglin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ster misses with a double jab.
McLauhglin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ster sprawls well. He's pushed McLauhglin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ster misses with a leg kick
and McLauhglin counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Mon Ster's cut is getting worse.
Sloppy strikes from Ster. Those never looked like landing.
McLauhglin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Ster. Those never looked like landing.
McLauhglin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ster misses with a looping right.
McLauhglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
McLauhglin tries to clinch but Ster is having none of it.
Ster misses with a body shot. #CL2#
McLauhglin has Ster up against the cage in a clinch.
McLauhglin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ster.
McLauhglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLauhglin tries to pull guard but Ster holds him up against the cage and eventually McLauhglin drops back down to his feet.
McLauhglin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ster avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauhglin.
A right hook to the body lands for Ster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ster.
Ster lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLauhglin pushes Ster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McLauhglin blocking some punches.
Ster working aggressively here. #T2#
McLauhglin has had enough of the clinch but Ster keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from McLauhglin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLauhglin misses with an elbow over the top.
Ster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin cracks Ster with a nice body shot.
McLauhglin digs a right hand into Ster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ster's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLauhglin misses with a body punch.
McLauhglin tries to work over Ster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLauhglin can't find room to land a body shot as Ster controls the action.
McLauhglin missing with knees to the body.
McLauhglin wants to break free but Ster has control.
Ster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ster working aggressively here.
McLauhglin misses with some punches.
McLauhglin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLauhglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McLauhglin. #CUT2#
Mon Ster's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
McLauhglin scores with a shot to the side of Ster's head.
Ster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, McLauhglin scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Mon Ster's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McLauhglin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLauhglin misses with a body punch.
McLauhglin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLauhglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ster tries a body shot but McLauhglin blocks it.
Ster struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauhglin controls his hands.
McLauhglin scores with a shot to the side of Ster's head.
Ster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from McLauhglin - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from McLauhglin.
Nice elbow from McLauhglin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colin McLauhglin!
After the fight, Colin McLauhglin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EPL 12 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Vontavious Payne rushes McLauhglin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McLauhglin taking a breather.
McLauhglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauhglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vontavious Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vontavious Payne working aggressively here.
McLauhglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLauhglin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vontavious Payne misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
McLauhglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLauhglin lands a leg kick that knocks Vontavious Payne off balance momentarily.
McLauhglin lands a nice looking body kick.
McLauhglin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vontavious Payne.
McLauhglin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wilder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Vontavious Payne connects with a right hand. McLauhglin shakes it off.
Colin McLauhglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vontavious Payne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLauhglin lands with a cross.
Vontavious Payne 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.
Vontavious Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLauhglin manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vontavious Payne throws an overhand right that lands on McLauhglin's shoulder, as McLauhglin tries to avoid the shot.
Maurice Vontavious Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLauhglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vontavious Payne throws a body punch but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Vontavious Payne misses with a jab to the body
and McLauhglin counters with a straight right hand.
Vontavious Payne scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vontavious Payne. That's going to slow McLauhglin down.
McLauhglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vontavious Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLauhglin moves away.
McLauhglin misses with a straight right.
Vontavious Payne throws the left hand but McLauhglin avoids the punch easily.#KD#
McLauhglin waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Vontavious Payne. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Vontavious Payne to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Vontavious Payne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vontavious Payne has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauhglin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Vontavious Payne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McLauhglin controls the pace.
McLauhglin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLauhglin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McLauhglin preventing the sweep.
McLauhglin wants to control from the top but Vontavious Payne keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for McLauhglin. That snapped Vontavious Payne's head back.
McLauhglin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vontavious Payne on the side of the head.#KD#
McLauhglin drops Vontavious Payne with a left and a right! Oh, Vontavious Payne is hurt - McLauhglin dives into side control looking to finish!
Vontavious Payne is still in real trouble! Can McLauhglin finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vontavious Payne!
Vontavious Payne seems to have recovered his senses.
McLauhglin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vontavious Payne because McLauhglin loaded up on that one. #SUB#
McLauhglin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vontavious Payne is on top in guard.
Vontavious Payne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McLauhglin is pulling down on Vontavious Payne's head to control his posture. #T4#
McLauhglin keeping moving, preventing Vontavious Payne from controlling successfully.
Vontavious Payne landing some decent shots from guard.
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLauhglin keeping moving, preventing Vontavious Payne from controlling successfully.
Vontavious Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vontavious Payne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McLauhglin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vontavious Payne's cut.
That's time! McLauhglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vontavious Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLauhglin wants to land a leg kick but Vontavious Payne is out of range.
McLauhglin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vontavious Payne connects with a looping right hand.
McLauhglin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLauhglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vontavious Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Vontavious Payne coming out on top.
Vontavious Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauhglin is just out of range.
McLauhglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vontavious Payne can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick there by Vontavious Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin tests Vontavious Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLauhglin ducks right into an uppercut from Vontavious Payne.
McLauhglin shoots in but no luck this time.
Vontavious Payne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLauhglin with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauhglin cracks Vontavious Payne with a good jab.#T1#
Vontavious Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vontavious Payne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vontavious Payne misses with an uppercut. McLauhglin saw that one coming.
Vontavious Payne misses the jab.
McLauhglin throws out a loose jab but Vontavious Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne counters with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by McLauhglin there.
Vontavious Payne throws a hook but McLauhglin avoids it easily.
McLauhglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Vontavious Payne lands a nice looking body kick.
Vontavious Payne misses with a wild combination.
McLauhglin moves out of range as Vontavious Payne throws a body kick.
McLauhglin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Vontavious Payne connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLauhglin. McLauhglin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLauhglin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vontavious Payne moves away.
Vontavious Payne is trying to counter with his kicks.
McLauhglin misses with an uppercut
and Vontavious Payne counters with a nice leg kick.
McLauhglin fails to land the takedown.
Colin McLauhglin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLauhglin cracks Vontavious Payne with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vontavious Payne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLauhglin wants to slow Vontavious Payne down by chopping away at his legs.
McLauhglin missing with a left hand there. Vontavious Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLauhglin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLauhglin throws a nice looking combination but Vontavious Payne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vontavious Payne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Vontavious Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vontavious Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLauhglin manages to avoid it.
McLauhglin avoids the body shot from Vontavious Payne.
McLauhglin lands a lovely overhand right.
McLauhglin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vontavious Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Vontavious Payne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vontavious Payne lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLauhglin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vontavious Payne 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.
Vontavious Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLauhglin circles away quickly and effectively.
Vontavious Payne tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vontavious Payne throws the kick towards the body but McLauhglin avoids it.
McLauhglin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
McLauhglin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vontavious Payne's waist but Vontavious Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McLauhglin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin McLauhglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauhglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vontavious Payne manages to avoid it.
McLauhglin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vontavious Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauhglin is just out of range.
McLauhglin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vontavious Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLauhglin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from McLauhglin misses the target.
McLauhglin looks to land a left hand but Vontavious Payne moved out of range nicely.
Vontavious Payne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLauhglin throws a jab when Vontavious Payne was well out of range.
McLauhglin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Vontavious Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLauhglin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vontavious Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLauhglin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vontavious Payne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vontavious Payne with a hook.
Vontavious Payne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLauhglin's calf.
McLauhglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne blocks a jab.
McLauhglin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Vontavious Payne.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vontavious Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLauhglin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vontavious Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLauhglin.
Vontavious Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vontavious Payne to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Vontavious Payne lands with an uppercut that bounces McLauhglin off the cage and back into range.
Vontavious Payne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2#
Vontavious Payne bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McLauhglin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
McLauhglin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vontavious Payne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vontavious Payne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vontavious Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vontavious Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauhglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vontavious Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but McLauhglin has wrist control.#T2#
Vontavious Payne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vontavious Payne slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vontavious Payne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Vontavious Payne there.
McLauhglin moves into full guard.
McLauhglin keeping moving, preventing Vontavious Payne from controlling successfully.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McLauhglin 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.
McLauhglin wants to control but Vontavious Payne passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vontavious Payne trying to control the action but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
McLauhglin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vontavious Payne. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jab by Vontavious Payne.
McLauhglin throws a hook to the side of Vontavious Payne's head but Vontavious Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vontavious Payne connects with a jab.
Vontavious Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by McLauhglin.
Vontavious Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLauhglin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vontavious Payne scoring well with a low kick there.
Vontavious Payne scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLauhglin in his tracks.
McLauhglin darts in looking for a takedown but Vontavious Payne gets double underhooks and turns McLauhglin into the cage.
A lazy body kick from McLauhglin
and Vontavious Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
McLauhglin lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Vontavious Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vontavious Payne 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Maurice Vontavious Payne!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Maurice Vontavious Payne!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Maurice Vontavious Payne!

Maurice Vontavious Payne wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Maurice Vontavious Payne 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: Ascension 0603
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
McLauhglin staying out of range there.
McLauhglin works Lodano's body with a nice hook.
McLauhglin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lodano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McLauhglin slips a jab from Lodano.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLauhglin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLauhglin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodano. McLauhglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLauhglin flicks out a counter leg kick but Lodano steps away.
Lodano tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLauhglin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLauhglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodano misses with an uppercut.
McLauhglin ducks right into an uppercut from Lodano.
McLauhglin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lodano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLauhglin scrambles back to his feet.
Lodano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLauhglin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Lodano has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauhglin lunges at Lodano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lodano's hand.
Lodano misses with the combination.
McLauhglin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
McLauhglin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lodano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLauhglin defends well and Lodano ends up having to push McLauhglin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lodano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLauhglin connects with a leg kick. Lodano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLauhglin misses with a straight left.
Lodano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLauhglin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lodano connects with a body shot that sends McLauhglin's belly button to the back.
Lodano throws a nice looking combination but McLauhglin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like McLauhglin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lodano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lodano throws a right hand that misses
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLauhglin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lodano.
Lodano throws a hook but McLauhglin blocks it.
McLauhglin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodano.#T2#
Lodano looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauhglin is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodano throws a lazy right hand but McLauhglin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McLauhglin.
McLauhglin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLauhglin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLauhglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLauhglin misses with a low kick.
McLauhglin missing with a left hand there. Lodano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodano ducks under a wild hook from McLauhglin.
Lodano scores with a sloppy right hand. McLauhglin should have avoided that one.
McLauhglin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLauhglin slips a jab and a cross from Lodano.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the body
letting Lodano counter with a right hand. #CL#
Lodano clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Lodano breaks from the clinch.
Lodano throws a lazy uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lodano blocks a head kick by McLauhglin. #TD2#
McLauhglin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lodano!
An elbow from McLauhglin crashes against the mat.
Lodano tries to bench press McLauhglin off him but McLauhglin keeps the position.
Lodano gets back to half guard.
McLauhglin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lodano wants to control but McLauhglin is keeping busy. #T4#
McLauhglin prevents Lodano from improving his position.#SUB2#
McLauhglin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lodano defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLauhglin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lodano keeps working.
Lodano is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at aLion's MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McLauhglin not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin McLauhglin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McLauhglin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lodano momentarily.
McLauhglin lands a nice shot that snaps Lodano's head back.
Lodano throws a shot to the body. #CL#
McLauhglin gets tackled into the cage by Lodano. Lodano maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauhglin. #TD2#
McLauhglin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lodano regains guard immediately.
McLauhglin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLauhglin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Lodano wants to sweep here but McLauhglin controlling him for the moment.
McLauhglin forces his way into half guard.
McLauhglin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lodano defending well though.
Lodano trying to control from the bottom.
Lodano is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lodano taking some punishment here, with McLauhglin in his half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLauhglin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lodano's head.
McLauhglin controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McLauhglin clobbers Lodano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLauhglin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lodano.
McLauhglin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lodano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauhglin.
It looked like Lodano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLauhglin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodano missing with a left hand there. McLauhglin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLauhglin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodano moves away.#T3#
Lodano throws the left hand but McLauhglin avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from McLauhglin finds it's target.
Lodano misses with a hook
and McLauhglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLauhglin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLauhglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodano is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McLauhglin misses the target.
It looked like Lodano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lodano misses with a shot to the body
and McLauhglin counters with a straight right hand.
McLauhglin dodges the punch combination from Lodano.
Lodano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLauhglin lands with an overhand left.
McLauhglin throws out a leg kick but Lodano moves out of range and McLauhglin only half commits.
Lodano connects with a jab.
Colin McLauhglin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Lodano looks to land a right hand but McLauhglin moved out of range.
McLauhglin throws out a counter right but Lodano avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLauhglin lands a brutal head kick. Lodano looks out on his feet and McLauhglin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Colin McLauhglin!
A less than humble Colin McLauhglin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Ascension 0408
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Darkeyes throws a shot from downtown. McLauhglin moves away and avoids it.
Darkeyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLauhglin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Darkeyes blocks it well.
Darkeyes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darkeyes looks to land a left hand but McLauhglin moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Darkeyes misses.
Darkeyes swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
McLauhglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLauhglin works the jab nicely.
McLauhglin lands a really nice looking cross but Darkeyes seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaladin Darkeyes has been cut.
McLauhglin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darkeyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Darkeyes staying out of range there.
Darkeyes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLauhglin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darkeyes momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Darkeyes misses the target.
McLauhglin misses with a left hand
and Darkeyes counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Darkeyes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been informed that McLauhglin 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.
A nice combination there by Darkeyes.
Darkeyes misses with a few strikes there.
Darkeyes throws an overhand right that lands on McLauhglin's shoulder, as McLauhglin tries to avoid the shot.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLauhglin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLauhglin stuns Darkeyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darkeyes scores with a nice strike.
Darkeyes lands a nice shot that snaps McLauhglin's head back.
Darkeyes misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - McLauhglin coming out on top.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauhglin misses with a leg kick.
Darkeyes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darkeyes misses with a left hand
and McLauhglin counters with a nice uppercut.
Darkeyes moves out of range as McLauhglin strikes.
Darkeyes loads up on a big right hand but McLauhglin slips the punch.
McLauhglin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darkeyes slaps away a takedown attempt from McLauhglin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darkeyes throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darkeyes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Darkeyes duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
McLauhglin misses with a hook. Darkeyes ducked under it nicely.
McLauhglin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLauhglin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLauhglin! But no joy.#T3#
Darkeyes lands with a right hand.
McLauhglin ducks under a wild hook from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes throws a series of punches but McLauhglin avoids them all with ease.
McLauhglin missing with a left hand there. Darkeyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLauhglin misses with a straight right.
It looked like Darkeyes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLauhglin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by McLauhglin.
Kaladin Darkeyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darkeyes blocks a jab.
Darkeyes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
McLauhglin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Darkeyes pulls McLauhglin in to control the position.
Darkeyes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McLauhglin's guard. #REVR#
Darkeyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Darkeyes trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
McLauhglin pulls Darkeyes in close to prevent any damage.
Darkeyes stopping the sweep attempt from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin trying to keep a closed guard but Darkeyes is proving a slippery customer.
McLauhglin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darkeyes's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauhglin trying to control but Darkeyes is working from the bottom.
Darkeyes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaladin Darkeyes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Darkeyes misses.
Darkeyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLauhglin throws out the jab.
McLauhglin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - McLauhglin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darkeyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLauhglin circles away quickly and effectively.
McLauhglin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darkeyes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLauhglin defending well as Darkeyes loads up on a big left hand.
Kaladin Darkeyes is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin misses with a straight left.
McLauhglin throws a lazy uppercut
and McLauhglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darkeyes throws a right hand that misses
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darkeyes throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLauhglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Darkeyes misses with a double jab.
McLauhglin tries to bum rush Darkeyes with a series of wild strikes but Darkeyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLauhglin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darkeyes takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Kaladin Darkeyes's cut is getting worse.
Darkeyes misses with a lunging right hand
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darkeyes throws a jab when McLauhglin was well out of range.#TD2#
McLauhglin feints and as Darkeyes raises his hands in defense, McLauhglin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Darkeyes is rocked!
McLauhglin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oh Darkeyes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darkeyes has momentary wrist control but McLauhglin slips an elbow through the middle.
McLauhglin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkeyes seems to have got his legs back now.
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses.
McLauhglin distracts Darkeyes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Darkeyes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McLauhglin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darkeyes wants to sweep here but McLauhglin controlling him for the moment.
McLauhglin is stalling in the full guard.
McLauhglin is in close to Darkeyes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McLauhglin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
McLauhglin throws a lazy right hand but Darkeyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Darkeyes.
McLauhglin closes the distance and clinches up with Darkeyes, looking for a takedown. McLauhglin pushes Darkeyes against the cage but Darkeyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Darkeyes misses the target.
McLauhglin digs a good body shot into Darkeyes's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Darkeyes.
McLauhglin swings for the body but Darkeyes moves out of range.
McLauhglin misses with a looping left.
Darkeyes misses with a series of wild punches.
McLauhglin lands a front kick.#T4#
Darkeyes misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Darkeyes gets a clinch. #BC2#
McLauhglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darkeyes looks to land a left hand but McLauhglin moved out of range nicely.
McLauhglin misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Darkeyes. Those never looked like landing.
McLauhglin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darkeyes throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLauhglin staying out of range there.
McLauhglin scores with a nice head shot.
McLauhglin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darkeyes misses with an uppercut. McLauhglin saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McLauhglin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLauhglin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLauhglin throws a jab but it's blocked by Darkeyes.
A jab from Darkeyes misses.
Darkeyes slips a straight right by McLauhglin.
Darkeyes is looking for a counter combo.
Donk. Darkeyes catches McLauhglin right on the button with a cross.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the strikes.
Darkeyes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darkeyes looks to land a combination. McLauhglin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Darkeyes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darkeyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
McLauhglin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kaladin Darkeyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darkeyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from McLauhglin misses.
McLauhglin misses with a right hand
and Darkeyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darkeyes throws a combination that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a big right hand! Oh Darkeyes is in trouble here! McLauhglin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
A very excited looking Colin McLauhglin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Ascension 0315
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
McLauhglin throws a series of punches but Cide moves out of range.
Cide's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLauhglin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cide scrambles back to his feet.
Cide goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLauhglin! But no joy.
McLauhglin throws an overhand right that lands on Cide's shoulder, as Cide tries to avoid the shot.
McLauhglin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cide.
McLauhglin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cide misses with a double jab
and McLauhglin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that McLauhglin 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.
McLauhglin dodges the punch combination from Cide.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cide jabs McLauhglin right on the nose. McLauhglin blinks but takes it well.
Cide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLauhglin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from McLauhglin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cide throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Cide throws a leg kick
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cide swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLauhglin throws out the jab.
McLauhglin connects with a jab.
McLauhglin lands with a hook. Cide tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cide tries to clinch there but McLauhglin circles away.
Sewy Cide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLauhglin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cide.
Cide slips under a jab from McLauhglin.
Cide is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from McLauhglin does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Sewy Cide has been cut.
Cide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauhglin.
Cide seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McLauhglin 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.
BOOM! McLauhglin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cide. Cide tries to recover but McLauhglin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cide lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin 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: Ascension 0218
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Moogle!
McLauhglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moogle circles away quickly and effectively.
Moogle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLauhglin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moogle connects with an inside leg kick.
Moogle cracks McLauhglin with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Moogle lands a jab-cross combination.
Moogle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLauhglin is out of range.
Moogle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLauhglin doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moogle!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Moogle fails to land.
Moogle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moogle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moogle misses with a body punch.
Moogle throws a punch but it's blocked by McLauhglin. #T1#
Moogle scores with a shot to the side of McLauhglin's head.
McLauhglin lands a hook that snaps the head of Moogle backwards.
Moogle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moogle working aggressively here.
Moogle lands a nice uppercut.
Moogle lands a right hand.
Moogle blocking some punches.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the head.
McLauhglin lands an elbow inside that Moogle shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Rude Moogle has been cut.
Moogle prevents McLauhglin from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws an elbow but it misses.
McLauhglin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moogle prevents it. #BC#
Moogle manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Moogle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLauhglin's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moogle misses with the combination.
We've been told by Moogle's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moogle cracks McLauhglin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLauhglin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moogle under the eye.
McLauhglin cracks Moogle with an open hand slap.
Moogle 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.
Moogle doesn't manage to clinch there - McLauhglin circles away.
McLauhglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moogle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from McLauhglin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLauhglin looks to land a left hand but Moogle moved out of range nicely.
Rude Moogle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLauhglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moogle throws a leg kick
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Moogle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Moogle.
Moogle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLauhglin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moogle connects with a solid leg kick.
McLauhglin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rude Moogle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moogle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that misses
and Moogle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moogle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moogle tries to clinch up but McLauhglin circles away and keeps his distance.
McLauhglin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moogle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLauhglin checks it well.
Moogle moves in looking to clinch but McLauhglin pushes him off.
Moogle avoids the body shot from McLauhglin. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Moogle there.
McLauhglin lands a slapping body shot.
McLauhglin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moogle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moogle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moogle misses with a combination
and McLauhglin counters with an inside leg kick.
McLauhglin throws a series of punches but Moogle moves out of range.
Moogle throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLauhglin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Moogle there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moogle moves out of range of the strikes.
Moogle tries to land a body kick
letting McLauhglin counter with a right hand.
McLauhglin swings for the body but Moogle moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rude Moogle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
McLauhglin cracks Moogle with a big right hand and Moogle goes down!
Moogle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moogle has his hands on McLauhglin's head, controlling the position.
Moogle being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moogle pulls McLauhglin in to control the position. #T1#
Moogle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McLauhglin tries to free his leg and advance position but Moogle is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McLauhglin looking to sit in guard and control but Moogle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Moogle wants to stand but McLauhglin is controlling his posture from full guard.
McLauhglin pulls Moogle in close to his closed guard and prevents Moogle from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moogle content to stall in guard here.
Moogle looking to pass the guard.
Moogle trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moogle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moogle looks to land a left hand but McLauhglin moved out of range nicely.#T3#
McLauhglin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moogle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moogle throws the left hand but McLauhglin avoids the punch easily.
Moogle scoring well with a low kick there.
Moogle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moogle moves out of range as McLauhglin strikes.
A head kick misses from Moogle.
A combination from Moogle does no damage.
Moogle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moogle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Moogle lands a high kick!
Moogle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moogle throws a big counter combination but McLauhglin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
McLauhglin throws a poor cross that misses
and Moogle counters with a series of strikes. McLauhglin will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moogle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLauhglin momentarily.
McLauhglin misses the jab.
Moogle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McLauhglin to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Moogle clinches up with McLauhglin and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from McLauhglin.
A head punch on the inside from Moogle fails to land.
Moogle pushes McLauhglin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moogle gets through McLauhglin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Moogle manages to break the clinch.
Moogle is looking to slow McLauhglin down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Moogle is predictable there
and McLauhglin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Moogle tenderised McLauhglin's leg. McLauhglin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLauhglin looks to land a left hand but Moogle moved out of range nicely.
Moogle is looking to counter with head kicks.
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 Rude Moogle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLauhglin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moogle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLauhglin tries a head kick but it misses.
McLauhglin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moogle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by McLauhglin.
Moogle checks a low kick from McLauhglin.
Moogle works the jab nicely.
McLauhglin cracks Moogle with an open hand slap.
McLauhglin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moogle.
McLauhglin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moogle lunges at McLauhglin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLauhglin's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauhglin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moogle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moogle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauhglin. #T1#
Moogle lands a nice looking body kick.
McLauhglin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moogle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLauhglin misses with a hook. Moogle ducked under it nicely.
McLauhglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moogle.
McLauhglin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moogle can pounce on him.
Rude Moogle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from McLauhglin misses the target.
Moogle scores with the left hand. McLauhglin knows he should have avoided that one.
Moogle misses with a jab to the body
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
McLauhglin drives through with a takedown into Moogle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Moogle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moogle tries to land a body kick
enabling McLauhglin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLauhglin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moogle was well out of range. Poor timing from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Moogle jabs McLauhglin right on the nose. McLauhglin blinks but takes it well.
McLauhglin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moogle.
Moogle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moogle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moogle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLauhglin.
Moogle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moogle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moogle lands a two punch combo.
Moogle misses with an uppercut. McLauhglin saw that one coming.
McLauhglin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moogle lands a head kick. McLauhglin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McLauhglin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLauhglin throws an overhand right that lands on Moogle's shoulder, as Moogle tries to avoid the shot.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLauhglin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
McLauhglin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLauhglin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moogle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLauhglin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Moogle.
McLauhglin misses with a right hand
and Moogle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rude Moogle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moogle throws a shot from downtown. McLauhglin moves away and avoids it.
Moogle lands with a hook. McLauhglin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moogle lands with a cross.
McLauhglin misses with a left hand
and McLauhglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moogle defending well as McLauhglin loads up on a big left hand.
McLauhglin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moogle throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moogle looks to land a combination but McLauhglin avoids it well. #T4#
Moogle works over McLauhglin's head and body with a nice combination.
McLauhglin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Moogle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moogle.
McLauhglin missing with a left hand there. Moogle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moogle throws a push kick but McLauhglin slaps the foot to one side.
McLauhglin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moogle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McLauhglin misses with a right hand
and Moogle counters with a two punch combo.
McLauhglin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moogle ducks under a wild hook from McLauhglin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moogle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLauhglin misses with a hook. Moogle ducked under it nicely.
McLauhglin takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rude Moogle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moogle 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EPL 11 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
McLauhglin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLauhglin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zigaman lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLauhglin's sensitive parts.
Zigaman defending well as McLauhglin loads up on a big left hand.
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLauhglin sprawls well. McLauhglin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zigaman gets slowly back to his feet.
McLauhglin cracks a nice hook into Zigaman's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin throws a hook but Zigaman avoids it easily.
McLauhglin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zigaman on the side of the head.
Zigaman shoots in looking for a takedown but McLauhglin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zigaman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McLauhglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zigaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLauhglin.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McLauhglin enables Zigaman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McLauhglin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zigaman won't allow McLauhglin to sweep him here.
McLauhglin is trying to keep Zigaman in close.
Zigaman is looking to work some ground and pound but McLauhglin has wrist control.
McLauhglin pulls Zigaman in to control the position.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving.
Zigaman 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.
Zigaman tries to free his leg and advance position but McLauhglin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
McLauhglin wants to control the position but Zigaman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zigaman wants to free his trapped foot but McLauhglin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Zigaman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zigaman wants to control the pace but McLauhglin is squirming around nicely.
Zigaman landing strikes, looking to finish!
McLauhglin is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action.
Zigaman lands a couple of good shots and McLauhglin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McLauhglin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigaman gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Zigaman is riding his opponent, not letting McLauhglin buck him off.
Zigaman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T3#
Zigaman tries to keep control of the position but McLauhglin is staying busy.
Zigaman not allowing McLauhglin to control his hands.
Zigaman missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Zigaman working for a choke but McLauhglin reverses nicely into Zigaman 's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zigaman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLauhglin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zigaman.
Zigaman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLauhglin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Zigaman gets back to half guard.
McLauhglin is trying to control the action in half guard but Zigaman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zigaman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zigaman.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
McLauhglin 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.
Zigaman 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.
Zigaman is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman 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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Zigaman. That's going to slow McLauhglin down.
No joy there for Zigaman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLauhglin takes a swing at Zigaman's ribcage but misses.
Zigaman swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Zigaman blocks a leg kick.
Zigaman throws a hook to the side of McLauhglin's head but McLauhglin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from McLauhglin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman swings widly with a right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Zigaman throws a big shot that misses.
McLauhglin avoids the head kick by Zigaman.
It seemed like McLauhglin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zigaman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLauhglin throws out a counter right but Zigaman avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McLauhglin takes a swing at Zigaman's ribcage but misses.
Zigaman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McLauhglin defends it nicely.
McLauhglin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLauhglin drops Zigaman with a naaaaasty hook - Zigaman is in real trouble here! McLauhglin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Nova Zigaman had this to say: 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit right here. You were lucky right there and you know it.'.

Event: EPL 11.5
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
McLauhglin moves out of range as Santaros strikes.
McLauhglin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLauhglin lands a glancing blow to the side of Santaros's head.
McLauhglin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wilder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Santaros - just one landing.
A combination from McLauhglin does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santaros! But no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santaros 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.
McLauhglin walks into a straight right hand from Santaros.
McLauhglin with a nice cross.
McLauhglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLauhglin misses with a body shot.
McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santaros.
Santaros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throwing a counter right hand but Santaros manages to avoid it.
Santaros cracks McLauhglin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santaros misses with a hook. McLauhglin ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauhglin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santaros misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Santaros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santaros throws a lazy uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLauhglin misses with an uppercut
and Santaros counters with a straight right hand.
McLauhglin looks to land a right hand but Santaros moved out of range.
Santaros is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLauhglin with a body shot.
Santaros throws a body shot but no joy.
McLauhglin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLauhglin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santaros under the eye.
Santaros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLauhglin at a distance.
McLauhglin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santaros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLauhglin scores with a jab. Santaros acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from McLauhglin does it's job there.
McLauhglin misses with a looping left.
McLauhglin throws a hook but Santaros avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santaros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
McLauhglin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dexter Santaros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santaros throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand.
Santaros throws a nice looking combination but McLauhglin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLauhglin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Santaros takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
McLauhglin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santaros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLauhglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLauhglin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice cross by Santaros.
A big right from McLauhglin misses.
A big left from McLauhglin misses.
Santaros ducks under a wild hook from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws a hook but Santaros blocks it.#TD2#
Santaros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McLauhglin tries to bench press Santaros off him but Santaros keeps the position.
McLauhglin struggling a bit here.#T3#
Santaros trying to control the position but McLauhglin is working away. #SUB2#
Santaros is trying to get an arm triangle but McLauhglin is defending well.
McLauhglin struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Santaros tries for a kimura but McLauhglin is defending well.
McLauhglin is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santaros tries to move to mount but McLauhglin blocks the move with his legs.
McLauhglin struggling a bit here.
McLauhglin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
An elbow from Santaros crashes against the mat.
McLauhglin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santaros has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Santaros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McLauhglin tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dexter Santaros will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McLauhglin throws out a loose jab but Santaros uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Santaros does no damage.
McLauhglin slips under a jab.
Santaros scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Santaros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLauhglin throws a hook but Santaros avoids it easily.
Santaros misses with a right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLauhglin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLauhglin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLauhglin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McLauhglin misses
and Santaros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Santaros misses
and McLauhglin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santaros. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santaros feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santaros misses with an uppercut #TD#
and McLauhglin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McLauhglin. #T1#
Santaros keeping moving, preventing McLauhglin from controlling successfully.
McLauhglin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Santaros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McLauhglin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McLauhglin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McLauhglin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McLauhglin looking to sit in guard and control but Santaros gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McLauhglin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Santaros stops McLauhglin from standing up.
Santaros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santaros looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santaros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santaros scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santaros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McLauhglin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santaros wants to pass the guard but McLauhglin is keeping the position.#T3#
McLauhglin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McLauhglin is controlling Santaros's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McLauhglin throws a right and a left that Santaros avoids nicely.
McLauhglin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santaros lands a slapping body shot.
McLauhglin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McLauhglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santaros throws a hook to the side of McLauhglin's head but McLauhglin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLauhglin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santaros misses with a few strikes there.
Dexter Santaros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santaros looks to land a left hand but McLauhglin moved out of range nicely.
McLauhglin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
McLauhglin avoids the body shot from Santaros.
Santaros connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLauhglin's hands.
Santaros looks for a takedown but McLauhglin sprawls well.
Santaros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McLauhglin defends it nicely.
A jab lands there for Santaros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santaros clobbers McLauhglin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLauhglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLauhglin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Santaros 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McLauhglin loads up on a big right hand but Santaros slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Santaros's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McLauhglin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santaros.
McLauhglin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santaros just manages to avoid it.
Santaros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Santaros.
Santaros moves out of range as McLauhglin strikes.
Santaros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santaros misses with a lunging right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santaros lands a really nice looking cross but McLauhglin seems unphased.
Santaros tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin throws a big shot that misses.
McLauhglin ducks under a wild hook from Santaros.
McLauhglin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLauhglin ducks under a wild hook from Santaros.
McLauhglin cracks Santaros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
McLauhglin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLauhglin tries to bum rush Santaros with a series of wild strikes but Santaros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santaros swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Santaros lands a head shot.
McLauhglin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLauhglin is defended easily by Santaros.
Santaros throws the left hand but McLauhglin avoids the punch easily.
Santaros throws a right and a left that McLauhglin avoids nicely.
McLauhglin avoids the body shot from Santaros.
A slow jab from Santaros misses its intended target.
McLauhglin takes one to the chin there.#T2#
McLauhglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Santaros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santaros jabs McLauhglin right on the nose. McLauhglin blinks but takes it well.
McLauhglin loads up on a big right hand but Santaros slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Santaros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santaros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by McLauhglin as he connects with a hook.
McLauhglin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santaros was well out of range. Poor timing from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santaros lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Santaros.
McLauhglin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santaros on the side of the head.
Santaros lands a jab to the nose.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A combination from McLauhglin does no damage.
McLauhglin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santaros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santaros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santaros lands a right hook to the body.
McLauhglin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLauhglin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santaros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLauhglin moves away.
McLauhglin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santaros throws a right hand that McLauhglin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLauhglin also avoids with ease.
Santaros throws a hook but McLauhglin avoids it easily.
Santaros misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santaros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Santaros looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauhglin is just out of range.
Santaros misses with a wild body shot.
McLauhglin shoots in but Santaros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santaros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that misses
and Santaros counters with a stiff right hand.
Dexter Santaros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Santaros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santaros.
Santaros slips a jab from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santaros digs a good body shot into McLauhglin's ribs.
Santaros missing with a left hand there. McLauhglin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Santaros.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: UGD 32:O Donno Vs Wayne
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
McLauhglin throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Ageddon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ageddon misses with a straight left.
McLauhglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ageddon. That's going to slow McLauhglin down.
McLauhglin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ageddon swivels and escapes.
Ageddon throws a body punch but McLauhglin moves out of range.
McLauhglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ageddon.
Ageddon misses with a low kick.
McLauhglin misses with an uppercut
and Ageddon counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ageddon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLauhglin's calf.
McLauhglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ageddon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLauhglin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ageddon.
Arm Ageddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ageddon throws a front kick aimed at McLauhglin's knee but McLauhglin avoids it well.
McLauhglin lands a lovely overhand right.
Ageddon avoids the head kick by McLauhglin.
Ageddon throws a leg kick which misses McLauhglin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLauhglin tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Ageddon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ageddon misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLauhglin. That's going to slow Ageddon down.
Ageddon scores with a hook to the body. McLauhglin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLauhglin fails to land the takedown.
Ageddon throws a leg kick #TD#
and McLauhglin counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from McLauhglin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McLauhglin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ageddon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLauhglin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ageddon regains half guard.
Ageddon wants to improve his position but McLauhglin is controlling well.
Ageddon keeps trying to improve his position.
Ageddon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Ageddon is trying to maintain the position but McLauhglin is very close to passing his half guard.
Ageddon is controlling McLauhglin's trapped leg to prevent McLauhglin from advancing to side control.
Ageddon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McLauhglin.
Ageddon pulls McLauhglin in close to prevent any damage.
Ageddon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLauhglin is working Ageddon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ageddon can do anything to dispel that myth.
McLauhglin throws a strike but Ageddon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ageddon looking to pass the guard. #T4#
McLauhglin wants to sweep here but Ageddon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
McLauhglin working for a triangle but Ageddon defends it easily. #SUB#
McLauhglin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLauhglin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
McLauhglin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ageddon is aware though and is defending well.
Ageddon tries to free his leg and advance position but McLauhglin is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arm Ageddon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McLauhglin tries to bum rush Ageddon with a series of wild strikes but Ageddon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ageddon throws a body punch but McLauhglin moves out of range.
McLauhglin defending well as Ageddon loads up on a big left hand.
Ageddon connects with a solid leg kick.
McLauhglin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLauhglin throwing a counter right hand but Ageddon manages to avoid it.
McLauhglin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ageddon throws a hook but McLauhglin blocks it.
McLauhglin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLauhglin blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ageddon.
McLauhglin 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.
Ageddon swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
McLauhglin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLauhglin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ageddon counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ageddon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ageddon looks to throw the jab but McLauhglin is out of range.
Ageddon misses with a lunging right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLauhglin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLauhglin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ageddon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLauhglin with a body shot.
Ageddon lands a nice looking body shot.
Ageddon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLauhglin fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Ageddon lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ageddon.
McLauhglin lands a head kick. Ageddon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ageddon gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McLauhglin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
After the big win, Colin McLauhglin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Gentlemens Laundry - 10 % and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: UGD 29:Sturm Vs Ruth
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Strong tries to clinch up but McLauhglin circles away and keeps his distance.
McLauhglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong. #CL2#
Strong clinches.
McLauhglin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLauhglin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLauhglin fails with a takedown attempt.
Strong tries to counter by closing the distance.
McLauhglin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strong.
Joe Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McLauhglin 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.
Strong keeping moving, preventing McLauhglin from controlling successfully. #T1#
McLauhglin looking to pass the guard.
McLauhglin landing with the ground and pound.
Strong pulls McLauhglin in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Strong trying to keep a closed guard but McLauhglin is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from McLauhglin misses.
McLauhglin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLauhglin counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Strong misses with the body kick
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
McLauhglin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Strong tumbling to the canvas!
Strong is trying to control the position but McLauhglin postures up.
Strong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLauhglin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauhglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
McLauhglin is adopting a defensive guard.
McLauhglin trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLauhglin is trying to hold Strong in close to prevent damage but Strong has managed to pass into half guard.
Strong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McLauhglin can't escape the position.
McLauhglin tries to lock up and control but Strong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McLauhglin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
McLauhglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strong can do to turn this around?
Strong scores with a decent looking hook.
Strong lands a jab to McLauhglin's midsection.
Strong looks to land a body kick but McLauhglin moved away.
Strong throws a chopping leg kick but McLauhglin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLauhglin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLauhglin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong connects with a leg kick. McLauhglin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLauhglin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Strong is predictable there
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
A slow jab from McLauhglin misses its intended target. #T1#
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLauhglin throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely.
McLauhglin lands with an overhand left.
Strong throws a nice head kick!
Strong scores with a one two! McLauhglin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McLauhglin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strong looks for the body kick but McLauhglin saw that one coming.
Strong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLauhglin.
McLauhglin is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Strong.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but McLauhglin slips the punch.#T2#
Strong scores with a head kick. McLauhglin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLauhglin throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Strong responds with a good body kick, but McLauhglin manages to step out the way in time.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
Strong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLauhglin throws a series of strikes that have Strong backpedaling. #CL2#
Strong instigates a clinch.
Strong taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Strong blocking some punches. #T3#
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but McLauhglin blocks with his arms.
McLauhglin has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by McLauhglin.
Strong wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
McLauhglin breaks from the clinch.
Strong connects with a high kick.
McLauhglin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
McLauhglin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strong's guard.#ES2#
Strong has his feet on McLauhglin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strong throws a leg kick but McLauhglin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strong throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLauhglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
A low kick from Strong is predictable there #KD#
and McLauhglin counters with a big uppercut that knocks Strong off his feet! McLauhglin dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Strong is rocked!
McLauhglin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Strong is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McLauhglin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Gentlemens Laundry - 10 % for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UGD 23:Escobarre Vs Ragnar
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
McLauhglin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLauhglin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dykstra momentarily.
McLauhglin scores with a decent looking hook.
Dykstra 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.
McLauhglin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dykstra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dykstra misses with an uppercut. McLauhglin saw that one coming.
Dykstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for McLauhglin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dykstra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dykstra misses with a body shot.
Dykstra takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Dykstra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dykstra throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
McLauhglin misses with a hook
and Dykstra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLauhglin thinking.
Doc Dykstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLauhglin doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Dykstra counters with a head kick that drops McLauhglin to the mat! McLauhglin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
McLauhglin looks winded!#KD#
Dykstra sends McLauhglin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dykstra is motioning to the referee to let McLauhglin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dykstra punishes McLauhglin's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Dykstra feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McLauhglin sprawling to the canvas! McLauhglin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dykstra finish him?! #ROC#
McLauhglin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Dykstra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dykstra misses with an uppercut.
McLauhglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLauhglin needs to keep his hands up - Dykstra had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Dykstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLauhglin misses with a few strikes there.
Dykstra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Dykstra keeps McLauhglin at a distance using the push kick.
McLauhglin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dykstra thuds his shin into the meat of McLauhglin's side.
We've been informed that McLauhglin 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.
Dykstra lands a body shot.
McLauhglin 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.
Dykstra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#KD#
Dykstra cracks McLauhglin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dykstra has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McLauhglin to stand back up!
McLauhglin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dykstra finish him?
Dykstra lands a leg kick that knocks McLauhglin off balance momentarily.
McLauhglin seems to have recovered his senses.
McLauhglin glances at the clock... BAM! Dykstra nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends McLauhglin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, McLauhglin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Dykstra!
Doc Dykstra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UGD 18:Lewis Vs Hooper
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for McLauhglin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLauhglin misses with a two punch combination.
McLauhglin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLauhglin cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauhglin is just out of range.
McLauhglin lands a jab-cross combination. #KD2#
McLauhglin drops his shoulder and cracks Williams with a huge uppercut! Williams goes down! Can McLauhglin finish him? #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams wants to sweep here but McLauhglin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLauhglin stops Williams from standing up. #T1#
McLauhglin is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McLauhglin postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLauhglin pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McLauhglin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McLauhglin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Williams! More strikes land and this one is all over! McLauhglin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Gentlemens Laundry - 10 % logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Wiremu Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'reehehehehehehehehee fuk u ow cuz'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016

#R1##KD#
McLauhglin drops Hammouche with a left right combo! McLauhglin follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#
Hammouche is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Djamel Hammouche has been cut.
McLauhglin cracks Hammouche with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hammouche is still in real trouble! Can McLauhglin finish him?
McLauhglin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hammouche is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McLauhglin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin made sure to mention his sponsor, Gentlemens Laundry - 10 % in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Wiggins has closed the distance and engaged McLauhglin in a clinch.
Wiggins misses with the head strike.
Wiggins misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that McLauhglin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wiggins throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
McLauhglin breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from McLauhglin and Wiggins goes tumbling to the canvas! McLauhglin follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiggins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wiggins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wiggins punching from the bottom.
McLauhglin drops an elbow to the side of Wiggins's head.
Wiggins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wiggins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McLauhglin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McLauhglin prevents Wiggins from improving his position.
Wiggins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wiggins punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from McLauhglin there. #ROC#
Wiggins is rocked!
McLauhglin lands a big elbow - Wiggins is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McLauhglin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
After the big win, Colin McLauhglin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Gentlemens Laundry - 10 % and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Causing Havoc 58
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Van Alden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Van Alden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLauhglin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLauhglin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Alden throws a shot to the body.
Van Alden misses with a hook. McLauhglin ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Van Alden finds it's way through McLauhglin's defenses.
McLauhglin misses with a takedown attempt - Van Alden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Alden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Alden stuffs the takedown attempt from McLauhglin. McLauhglin gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Alden throws a nice looking combination but McLauhglin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
McLauhglin rushes Van Alden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
McLauhglin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Alden regains guard immediately.
Van Alden is trying to keep McLauhglin in close. #T1#
McLauhglin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Alden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Alden has control of McLauhglin's left arm, preventing McLauhglin from doing any damage.
McLauhglin wants to control from the top but Van Alden keeps moving.
Van Alden controls McLauhglin momentarily but McLauhglin frees himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Alden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McLauhglin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLauhglin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Alden's waist but Van Alden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McLauhglin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin McLauhglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLauhglin 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.
McLauhglin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Alden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McLauhglin somewhat.
Van Alden blocks a head kick by McLauhglin.
A low kick from Van Alden is predictable there #TD#
and McLauhglin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McLauhglin is fighting to break Van Alden's control of his arms but Van Alden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Van Alden looking to control.
McLauhglin is fighting to break Van Alden's control of his arms but Van Alden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLauhglin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Alden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Van Alden keeping full guard, as McLauhglin tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.
McLauhglin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Alden displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLauhglin up against the cage.#TD#
McLauhglin pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Alden stopping the sweep attempt from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin has his hands on Van Alden's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nelson Van Alden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin McLauhglin's cut.
That's time! McLauhglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McLauhglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Alden.
Colin McLauhglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLauhglin checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Van Alden there.
Van Alden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Alden. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLauhglin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Alden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Alden misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Van Alden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Alden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson Van Alden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Van Alden.
Van Alden throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
McLauhglin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
McLauhglin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Alden is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McLauhglin is trying to work for a kimura but Van Alden is defending well.
Van Alden is trying to control but can't.
McLauhglin is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Alden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB#
McLauhglin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Alden is just riding it out for now. McLauhglin eventually gives up the hold.
Van Alden is looking to improve his position.
Van Alden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin prevents Van Alden from improving his position.
Van Alden wants to control but McLauhglin is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
McLauhglin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Van Alden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLauhglin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McLauhglin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Alden.
McLauhglin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McLauhglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Alden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Alden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Van Alden.
A lazy body kick from Van Alden
and McLauhglin counters with a series of strikes. Van Alden will be more careful next time no doubt.
McLauhglin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin McLauhglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Van Alden throws a good cross that connects.
Van Alden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McLauhglin shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Alden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McLauhglin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Alden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLauhglin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Alden lands a jab to the head.
Van Alden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLauhglin's calf.
McLauhglin walks into a straight right hand from Van Alden.
Van Alden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Alden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLauhglin shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Alden tries to sprawl out of it but McLauhglin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Alden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
McLauhglin rushes Van Alden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Van Alden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colin McLauhglin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Van Alden lands a big head kick that sends McLauhglin tumbling to the mat! Van Alden takes a step backwards and waves McLauhglin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Van Alden lands with a nice body punch.
Van Alden lands a nice looking body kick.#KD2#
Van Alden feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McLauhglin sprawling to the canvas! McLauhglin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Alden finish him?! #ROC2#
McLauhglin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauhglin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Van Alden doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McLauhglin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McLauhglin's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Van Alden!

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