Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 625
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Coyoca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Houston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coyoca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coyoca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coyoca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Houston's calf.
Houston tries a low kick but Coyoca avoids it.
Houston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coyoca counters with a straight right hand.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coyoca.
Houston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coyoca shoots in for a double leg but Houston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Coyoca closes the distance and clinches.
Coyoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Coyoca.
Coyoca pushes Houston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Houston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coyoca connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houston prevents a body shot from Coyoca.
Houston takes an elbow to the temple.
Houston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Coyoca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Houston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Houston lands a shot to the body.
Coyoca can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action. #TD2#
Coyoca has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Houston is trying to keep an underhook but Coyoca manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Houston tries to get to full guard but Coyoca has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Coyoca is looking for a kimura here.
Coyoca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Houston to regain full guard.
Houston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Houston pulls Coyoca in close to his closed guard and prevents Coyoca from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coyoca throws a strike but Houston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Houston passes Coyoca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Houston controlling the action here.
Houston is looking to advance position but Coyoca won't allow it.
Coyoca is looking to improve his position.
Coyoca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Houston is trying to control the action in half guard but Coyoca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coyoca tries to get to full guard but Houston has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Coyoca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Coyoca tries to roll over but Houston keeps him under control.
Coyoca is staying active underneath Houston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Houston working over Coyoca with some ground and pound. Coyoca looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Houston works his way into full mount!
Coyoca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Houston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Houston prevents Coyoca from getting the reversal.#T4#
Houston tries to control but Coyoca wriggling away.
Coyoca is wriggling around trying to escape.
Houston controlling from mount.
Coyoca tries to reverse the position but Houston maintains control.
Houston lands a big elbow.
Houston tries to control but Coyoca wriggling away.
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 Max Houston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
That's time! Houston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Houston takes one to the side of the head.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coyoca misses with a wild body shot.
Coyoca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coyoca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coyoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Coyoca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Houston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coyoca under the eye.
Houston swings for the body but Coyoca moves out of range.
Houston lands with a cross. #T1#
Houston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coyoca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston misses with the body kick
and Coyoca counters with a slapping leg kick.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coyoca walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coyoca lands a glancing blow to the side of Houston's head.
Coyoca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coyoca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Coyoca finds it's target.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Coyoca slips the punch.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Coyoca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Houston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coyoca can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyoca moves out of range as Houston throws a body kick.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Coyoca counter with a right hand. #T2#
Houston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coyoca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coyoca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Houston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coyoca scrambles back to his feet.
Houston swings for the body but Coyoca moves out of range.
Coyoca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Coyoca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coyoca misses with an elbow over the top.
Coyoca misses with some punches.
Houston tries to throw a body punch but Coyoca avoids it by throwing Houston back against the cage.
Coyoca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houstons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houston.
A nice left hand lands by Coyoca.
Coyoca scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Coyoca.
Coyoca tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Coyoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Houston backwards. #T3#
Coyoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
Coyoca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Houston smiles and moves away.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Coyoca.
Coyoca with a jab.
Houston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Coyoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Coyoca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Coyoca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coyoca.
Coyoca slips under a jab.
Coyoca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houston's sensitive parts.
Houston's corner calls for a 1-2. Houston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Coyoca lunges at Houston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Houston's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coyoca tries to clinch there but Houston circles away.
Houston throws a right and a left that Coyoca avoids nicely.
Houston cracks Coyoca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Houston swings widly with a right hand
and Coyoca counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Coyoca clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coyoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Houston tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coyoca.
Houston misses with some punches.
Coyoca missing with knees to the body.
Coyoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Houston.
Coyoca misses with a punch on the inside.
Houston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coyoca missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Coyoca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Coyoca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coyoca checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Coyoca.#CL2#
Houston tries to keep at a distance but Coyoca has taken the fight into the clinch.
Houston lands with a right to the head.
Houston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coyoca trying to land knees to the body.
Coyoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coyoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Houston lands a left hand.
Coyoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coyoca tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Coyoca back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston misses with some punches.
Coyoca digs a right hand into Houston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houston's gas tank.
Coyoca lands with a right to the head.
Houston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Coyoca as the two fighters clinch.
Coyoca lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coyoca.
Coyoca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houston blocking some punches.
Coyoca throws a head punch that misses.
Allan Coyoca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coyoca scores a nice knee to the body.
Coyoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houston.
Coyoca working aggressively here.
Houston missing with knees to the body.
Houston has a couple of punches blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Coyoca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coyoca lands a body punch.
Coyoca misses with a punch on the inside.
Coyoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coyoca lands a good knee to the midsection. Houston won't want to take too many of those.
Houston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coyoca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houston.
Coyoca tries a body shot but Houston blocks it. #T2#
Houston has a couple of punches blocked by Coyoca.
A short right from Coyoca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyoca scores with a shoulder strike.
Coyoca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Coyoca on the inside.
Coyoca looking to throw knees to the head but Houston is blocking nicely.
Coyoca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coyoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
Coyoca gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coyoca misses with a punch on the inside.
Houston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coyoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coyoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Houston misses with some punches.
Coyoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coyoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coyoca lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Houston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coyoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coyoca tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Coyoca back against the cage.
Coyoca throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Houston throws a head punch that misses.
Houston blocks an elbow strike from Coyoca.
Coyoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houston.
Coyoca tries to work over Houston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coyoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houston prevents a body shot from Coyoca.
Coyoca with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coyoca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Houston backwards. #BC#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Coyoca has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coyoca takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Coyoca moves away and avoids it.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Coyoca's head but Coyoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coyoca drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Coyoca throws a leg kick which misses Houston's front leg but catches the back leg as Houston tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Coyoca to counter with a crisp jab.
Coyoca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coyoca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Houston defends well and Coyoca ends up having to push Houston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coyoca is looking to clinch.
Coyoca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Houston misses.
Houston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Coyoca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Coyoca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Houston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and Coyoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Coyoca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coyoca 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 620
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Houston throws a head kick that misses
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Houston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Runnisto blocks the body kick.
Houston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Houston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Runnisto finds it's target.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Houston finds it's way round the side to connect with Runnisto's head.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Houston.#T1#
Houston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runnisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
A jab from Houston misses.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Runnisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Houston misses.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Houston to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Houston's head back.
Nice cross by Runnisto.
Houston throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Houston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Houston.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Houston counters with a series of strikes. Runnisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Houston tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Houston scores with a four punch combination!
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houston has time to react.
Houston misses with a looping left.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Runnisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Houston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Runnisto lands the left hand.
Houston catches Runnisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston slips under a jab.#T4#
Runnisto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Houston. That one must have hurt.
Houston misses with a hook.
Runnisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Houston misses.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Houston finds it's way through Runnisto's defenses.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Houston misses with a looping left.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Houston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick by Houston misses
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Houston misses with a double jab
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.
Houston misses with a straight left.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houston.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Houston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Houston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Houston throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Runnisto.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Houston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Houston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto connects with the punch.
Houston misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Houston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Runnistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Runnisto tries to bum rush Houston with a series of wild strikes but Houston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Houston catches Runnisto right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Houston misses.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Runnisto.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Houston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto moves out of range as Houston strikes.
Runnisto unleashes a big counter combination but Houston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Houston misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runnisto with a jab.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a really nice looking cross but Houston seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houston throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Houston lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto moves out of range as Houston strikes.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Houston throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Runnisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
Houston tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto scores with a three punch combo!
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Runnisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Houston jabs Runnisto right on the nose. Runnisto blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Runnisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Runnisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Houston off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Houston is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Runnisto cracks Houston with a good jab.
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston dodges the punch combination from Runnisto.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Houston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Houston might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Houston throws a leg kick that misses.
Runnisto scores with a three punch combo!
Houston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto 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.
Houston slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Houston with a hook.
Houston takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Houston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runnisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston throws a leg kick which misses Runnisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Runnisto tries to avoid it.
Houston misses with a looping right.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houston in his tracks.
Houston tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Houston.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Runnisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Runnisto cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Houston should have avoided that one.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston. #T3#
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Houston defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Runnisto lands.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Houston looks for the body kick but Runnisto saw that one coming.
Houston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Houston misses with a left hand
and Houston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Houston misses.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houston tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runnisto throws a jab when Houston was well out of range.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Houston.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Runnisto scores with a jab.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: MMMA 91
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Legstrong finds it's way through Houston's defenses.
We've been told by Houston's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Houston lands a nice shot that snaps Legstrong's head back.
Donk. Legstrong catches Houston right on the button with a cross.
Houston takes one to the side of the head.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Legstrong moved out of range.
Houston lands with a slapping head kick.
Legstrong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houston under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legstrong, as that shot connected.
Legstrong tries to move into range but Houston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Legstrong 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Legstrong jabs Houston right on the nose. Houston blinks but takes it well.
Legstrong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Houston.
Legstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Legstrong blocks a head kick by Houston.
A little jabbing left from Legstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Houston throws a body kick that misses.
Legstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Legstrong cracks Houston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Legstrong.
A punch lands to the side of Legstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Legstrong misses.
Legstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legstrong.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Legstrong blocks the low kick.
Legstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Houston coming out on top.#ROC#
Legstrong is rocked!
Legstrong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Legstrong drops his hands momentarily and Houston needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Legstrong just on the top of the head. Legstrong drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Legstrong - he's done!

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

Event: MMMA 87 Take vs Musashi
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Houston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heikkinen throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heikkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston feints and then cracks Heikkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heikkinen down.
Houston lands a body shot.
Heikkinen throws a shot to the body.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heikkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heikkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston scores with a hook.
Houston lands a jab to Heikkinen's midsection.
Houston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heikkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heikkinen scores with a body shot.
Houston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heikkinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Houston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Some wild striking there from Heikkinen.
Houston lands with an uppercut that bounces Heikkinen off the cage and back into range.
Houston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Houston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heikkinen checks it well.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Heikkinen clinches up with Houston and pushes him back against the cage.
Houston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Houston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heikkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
Heikkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
Houston fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikkinen tries to work over Houston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Houston blocking some punches.
Heikkinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Houston lands a body shot.
Houston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Houston fails to land.
Heikkinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Houston avoids the damage to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a knee to the head.
Houston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houston is leaning against Heikkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Heikkinen manages to break the clinch.
Heikkinen avoids the body shot from Houston.
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Heikkinen's head but Heikkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Heikkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Houston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heikkinen slips under a jab from Houston.
Heikkinen moves out of range as Houston throws a body kick.
Heikkinen misses with a kick to the body
enabling Houston to counter with a crisp jab.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heikkinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Houston takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Heikkinen instigates a clinch.
Houston lands a shoulder strike.
Heikkinen tries to work over Houston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houston misses with some punches.
Heikkinen blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston working aggressively here. #T4##BC2#
Heikkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Houston scores with a jab.
Houston throws a right and a left that Heikkinen avoids nicely.
Heikkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Heikkinen slips under a jab from Houston.
Heikkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heikkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heikkinen tries to land a front kick but Houston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Heikkinen moved out of range.
Heikkinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Houston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heikkinen's calf.
Heikkinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Houston rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Heikkinen misses.
A big right from Houston misses.
Heikkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Houston scores with a sloppy right hand. Heikkinen should have avoided that one.
Heikkinen blocks a head kick by Houston.
Heikkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Houston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Heikkinen tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heikkinen misses with a body kick.
Heikkinen cracks Houston with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Houston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen looks for the body kick but Houston saw that one coming.
Houston looks for the body kick but Heikkinen saw that one coming.
Heikkinen throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.
Houston throws a head kick but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Houston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Houston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Houston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heikkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Houston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heikkinen connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
Houston throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heikkinen! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Heikkinen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heikkinen blocks a jab.
Heikkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Houston with a body shot.#T1#
Houston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heikkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Heikkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Heikkinen tries to land a front kick but Houston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heikkinen scores with a hook to the body. Houston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heikkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heikkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heikkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Houston scores with a jab to the head.
Heikkinen dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Heikkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Houston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heikkinen on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Houston, as that shot connected. #T2#
Heikkinen connects with a body shot.
Houston misses with an uppercut. Heikkinen saw that one coming.
Heikkinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Houston.
Heikkinen tries to land a front kick but Houston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Houston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heikkinen.
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heikkinen slips under a jab from Houston.
Heikkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heikkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Houston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heikkinen just manages to avoid it.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston swinging wildly here.
Houston moves out of range of the body kick.
Heikkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Houston.
Heikkinen walks into a straight right hand from Houston.
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen misses with a body kick.#T3#
Houston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heikkinen has time to react.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heikkinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Houston wants to slow Heikkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Houston scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen misses the shot to the body.
Houston throws the kick towards the body but Heikkinen avoids it.
Heikkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Houston walks into a jab.#CL2#
Heikkinen rushes Houston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Houston blocks a body shot from Heikkinen.
Houston has a couple of punches blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Houston lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Houston is defending well for now.
Houston lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but Houston blocks with his arms.
Heikkinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heikkinen tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Heikkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houston avoids it.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Heikkinen back against the cage.
Houston scores with a shot to the side of Heikkinen's head.
Heikkinen misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaino Heikkinen 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Heikkinen walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Houston misses with a looping right.
Houston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Houston throws a hook but Heikkinen avoids it easily.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Heikkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heikkinen scores with a push kick.
Heikkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Houston. Houston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston misses with a body shot.
Heikkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Heikkinen has closed the distance and engaged Houston in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Heikkinen fails to land.
Heikkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Houston fails to land. #T1#
Heikkinen lands a body shot.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heikkinen cracks Houston with a nice body shot.
Heikkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Heikkinen.
Houston prevents a body shot from Heikkinen.
Houston swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Heikkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Houston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Houston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heikkinen is out of range.
Houston avoids a kick to the body.
Heikkinen lands a nice hook to Houston's body. Houston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Heikkinen.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Heikkinen is just out of range.
Heikkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Heikkinen moves into the clinch.
Heikkinen working Houston over with knees to the body.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houston avoids it.
Heikkinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Houston has a couple of punches blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Heikkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heikkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heikkinen lands a left hand.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Houston is blocking nicely.
Heikkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Houston misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Heikkinen.
Houston fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but Houston blocks with his arms.
Heikkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heikkinen lands with a left to the head.
Houston swings wildly with an uppercut but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heikkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heikkinen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Houston fails to land.
Houston misses with the head strike.
Heikkinen working aggressively here.
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
A short uppercut from Heikkinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houston.
Heikkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houstons head.
Heikkinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Houston misses with a punch on the inside.
Houston misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Heikkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heikkinen misses with the head strike.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heikkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Houston misses with a body punch.
Houston misses with a punch on the inside.
Heikkinen blocking some punches.
Houston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Heikkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heikkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Houston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heikkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heikkinen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston works on Heikkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houston.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Heikkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heikkinen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMMA 85 McKane Vs Van Gaal
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Houston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD#
Houston lands a left and a right that send Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Houston thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Houston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Houston finish him?
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston knocks out Silva with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Houston before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Houston picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Houston!
An out of breath Max Houston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grossweiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Houston misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Houston.
Grossweiner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grossweiner throws a leg kick that misses.
Houston stalks Grossweiner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grossweiner's face. Grossweiner staggers backwards, shaken.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grossweiner checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston throws a head kick but Grossweiner moves out of range.
Grossweiner tries a quick counter leg kick but Houston is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houston in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
Houston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Houston throws a hook but Grossweiner blocks it.#T1#
Grossweiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grossweiner.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossweiner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston blocks a head kick by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grossweiner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Grossweiner throws a head kick that misses.
Grossweiner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Houston.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Grossweiner lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Houston sprawling to the canvas. Grossweiner follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Houston hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossweiner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Houston defending well though.
Houston keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Grossweiner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grossweiner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Houston is pressing down on Grossweiner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grossweiner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
Grossweiner postures up and lands a big shot to Houston's brow.
Houston pulls Grossweiner in close to prevent any damage.
Grossweiner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Houston's head.
Grossweiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grossweiner postures up in Houston's guard and throws a big left but Houston blocks it.
Grossweiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Houston seems keen to control Grossweiner's posture.
Houston working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossweiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Houston keeping full guard, as Grossweiner tries to pass.
Houston tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Grossweiner drops back looking for a leg! Houston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Houston manages to kick Grossweiner off! Grossweiner jumps back into Houston's guard.
Houston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Houston has Grossweiner pulled in close to control his posture.
Grossweiner stopping the sweep attempt from Houston.
Grossweiner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grossweiner throws a big right hand that misses.
Grossweiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Houston has wrist control.
Houston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grossweiner won't allow Houston to sweep him here.
Grossweiner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Houston has momentary wrist control but Grossweiner slips an elbow through the middle.
Grossweiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grossweiner throws a big elbow that misses.
Grossweiner wants to pass the guard but Houston is keeping the position.
Grossweiner lands a couple of digs.
Grossweiner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Houston's head.
Grossweiner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossweiner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James B. Grossweiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grossweiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossweiner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grossweiner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grossweiner throws a low kick but Houston avoids it.
Houston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Houston cracks Grossweiner with an open hand slap.
Grossweiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Grossweiner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grossweiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
A punch lands to the side of Grossweiner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston 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.
Nice straight punches there by Grossweiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grossweiner.
Grossweiner tries to move into range but Houston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston looks to land a left hand but Grossweiner moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Grossweiner.
A slow jab from Grossweiner misses its intended target. #T1#
Grossweiner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grossweiner throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grossweiner's hands.
Grossweiner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grossweiner misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Grossweiner tenderised Houston's leg. Houston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grossweiner misses the jab.
As Grossweiner looks to move away, Houston throws a big counter combo but Grossweiner just gets out of the way.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston scores with a hook.
Grossweiner swings widly with a right hand
and Houston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grossweiner's knee momentarily.
Grossweiner misses the shot to the body.
Grossweiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Grossweiner scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner checks a leg kick. #T2#
Houston lands with a hook. Grossweiner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Houston scores with a nice right hand.
Houston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grossweiner can pounce on him.
A head kick by Houston misses
and Grossweiner counters with a stiff right hand.
Grossweiner staying out of range there.
Houston moves out of range of the leg kick from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grossweiner throws a leg kick but Houston sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from Grossweiner lands.
Grossweiner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Houston. That did some damage!
Grossweiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston throws a head kick but Grossweiner moves out of range.
Houston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grossweiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Houston.
Grossweiner throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grossweiner scores with a shot to the body.
Houston misses with a lunging right hand
and Grossweiner counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Grossweiner moves away and avoids it.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossweiner cracks Houston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grossweiner misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Houston blocks a low kick nicely.
Houston takes a swing at Grossweiner's ribcage but misses.
Grossweiner blocks a jab.
Grossweiner moves away from the strike by Houston.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grossweiner! But no joy.
Houston tries to score with a low kick but Grossweiner moves his leg out of the way.
Grossweiner throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily. #T4#
Houston throws out a leg kick but Grossweiner moves out of range and Houston only half commits.
Grossweiner flicks out a counter leg kick but Houston steps away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grossweiner, as that shot connected.
Houston stuffs the takedown attempt from Grossweiner. Grossweiner gets slowly back to his feet.
James B. Grossweiner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossweiner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Houston throws a leg kick that misses.
Grossweiner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Houston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Houston is rocked!
Houston connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Houston gets caught napping as Grossweiner dives in and scores a takedown. Houston manages to retain guard.
Oh Houston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossweiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houston is keeping the position for now.
Grossweiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houston is trying to keep Grossweiner in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James B. Grossweiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Houston misses with a looping right.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Grossweiner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Houston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grossweiner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grossweiner throws a low kick but Houston moves out of range easily.
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Houston.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grossweiner! But no joy.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grossweiner.
A jab lands there for Houston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston scores with a decent looking hook.
Houston moves away from the strike by Grossweiner.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Grossweiner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossweiner throws the kick towards the body but Houston avoids it.#T1#
Houston avoids the head kick by Grossweiner.
Houston throwing a counter right hand but Grossweiner manages to avoid it.
Grossweiner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Houston drops his hands momentarily and Grossweiner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Houston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grossweiner misses with a head kick.
Grossweiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Grossweiner counters with a series of strikes. Houston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Houston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston throws a leg kick that misses. #KD2#
Grossweiner lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Houston sprawling to the canvas. Grossweiner follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Houston hang on? #ROC2#
Houston is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Houston gets full guard.
Oh Houston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Grossweiner gets to his feet and stands over Houston, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Houston felt that one! Grossweiner unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Houston from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James B. Grossweiner!
James B. Grossweiner is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, James B. Grossweiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMMA 77 Britton Vs Gray
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Houston misses with a head kick.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Houston coming out on top.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Dias Jimenez walks into a left hand.
Houston digs a good hook to Dias Jimenez's body.
Dias Jimenez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dias Jimenez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston moves out of range as Dias Jimenez strikes.
Dias Jimenez slips a jab from Houston.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Dias Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dias Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab. #T1#
Houston misses with a low kick as Dias Jimenez jumps back.
Dias Jimenez digs a good body shot into Houston's ribs.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
Dias Jimenez backing away here, and Houston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Houston slips a straight right by Dias Jimenez.
It seemed like Houston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias Jimenez throws out the jab.
Dias Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Houston misses with a shot to the body
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Houston thinking.
A cross from Dias Jimenez lands.
Dias Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
Dias Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dias Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Dias Jimenez lands with a cross.
Houston misses with a body punch
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston scores with a head kick.
Houston scores with a jab to the head.
Dias Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Houston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias Jimenez wants to land a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Houston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Dias Jimenez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dias Jimenez. #T3#
Houston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias Jimenez backing away here, and Houston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias Jimenez.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dias Jimenez counters with a good low kick that Houston was not able to check.
Houston misses with a leg kick
and Dias Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias Jimenez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Houston.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dias Jimenez.
It looked like Dias Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Houston manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Houston misses
and Dias Jimenez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Houston.
Houston throws a wild body kick that Dias Jimenez sees coming a mile off.
Houston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Houston.#T4#
Houston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houston misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Dias Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dias Jimenez misses the jab.
Houston throws a jab when Dias Jimenez was well out of range.
Dias Jimenez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Houston swings for the body but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range as Houston strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Houston. That snapped Dias Jimenez's head back.
Houston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that Houston semi-blocks.
Houston blocks a head kick by Dias Jimenez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Houston misses.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dias Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Houston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias Jimenez avoids the head kick by Houston.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dias Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Houston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range.
Houston swings for the body but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Houston avoids the head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight right.
A big right from Dias Jimenez misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Houston cracks the inside of Dias Jimenez's front leg.
Dias Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houston.
Good standup being displayed there by Houston as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Houston.#T1#
Dias Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Houston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez connects with the punch.
Houston lands a head shot.
Houston misses with a hook.
Max Houston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez walks into a left hand.
Houston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Houston.
Houston blocks a head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Houston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias Jimenez connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dias Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houston has time to react.
Dias Jimenez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Houston is rocked!
Dias Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Houston to counter with a crisp jab.
Houston is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias Jimenez finish him?#T2#
A shot to the liver by Houston. Beautiful body shot.
Houston seems to have recovered his senses.
Houston connects with a body shot.
Houston lands a head kick!
Dias Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Houston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Houston throws the left hand but Dias Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Dias Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston throws a series of punches but Dias Jimenez avoids them all with ease.
Dias Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Dias Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Houston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dias Jimenez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Houston.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dias Jimenez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston misses with an uppercut. Dias Jimenez saw that one coming.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houston.
Dias Jimenez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Houston lands a head kick. Dias Jimenez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A left lands for Dias Jimenez.
Houston checks a leg kick nicely.
Houston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dias Jimenez with a body shot.
Houston walks into a stiff left hand from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Houston! But no joy.
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Houston. #T4#
Dias Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston checks a leg kick.
Houston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dias Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Houston takes a swing at Dias Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Dias Jimenez scoring well with a low kick there.
Houston lands a lovely overhand right.
Houston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Dias Jimenez is predictable there
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias Jimenez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston scoring well with a low kick there.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias Jimenez throws out the jab.
Dias Jimenez misses with a leg kick
letting Houston counter with a right hand.
Dias Jimenez blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Dias Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Dias Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Dias Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Houston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dias Jimenez in his tracks.
Dias Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Dias Jimenez lands a big head kick that sends Houston tumbling to the mat! Dias Jimenez takes a step backwards and waves Houston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Dias Jimenez counters with a good low kick that Houston was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses
and Houston counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Houston avoids the head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice hook to Houston's body. Houston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez is looking to slow Houston down with leg kicks. #T1#
Dias Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston missing with a left hand there. Dias Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias Jimenez moves forwards but Houston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dias Jimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Dias Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Houston counters with a big head kick but Dias Jimenez shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Houston.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dias Jimenez. That's going to slow Houston down.
Dias Jimenez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Houston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Houston throws a right and a left that Dias Jimenez avoids nicely.
Houston feints a jab promting Dias Jimenez to slip. Houston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dias Jimenez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Dias Jimenez is rocked!
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dias Jimenez will feel that in the morning.
Oh Dias Jimenez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Dias Jimenez lands a big head kick that sends Houston tumbling to the mat! Dias Jimenez takes a step backwards and waves Houston back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T2#
Houston throws a monster overhand right that drops Dias Jimenez! Houston follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Houston!
Max Houston is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Max Houston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez was interviewed post fight and said 'his breath smell like rotten underwear....'.

Event: MMMA 75 Boagrius vs Dragovic 2
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houston throws a hook but Vurny avoids it easily.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurny scores with a jab.
Houston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Houston lunges at Vurny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vurny's hand.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurny is just out of range.
Houston slips a jab from Vurny.
Vurny misses with a few strikes there.
Houston throws a right hand that Vurny ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurny also avoids with ease.
Vurny was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vurny connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Vurny.
A little jabbing left from Vurny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vurny lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vurny takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Houston lands an overhand right.
Houston cracks a nice hook into Vurny's ribs.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vurny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vurny moves out of range of the strikes.
Houston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vurny slips under a jab from Houston.
Houston throws a body punch but Vurny moves out of range.
Houston throws a hook but Vurny blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Vurny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vurny's head.#T2#
Houston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vurny finds it's way round the side to connect with Houston's head.
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vurny jabs Houston right on the nose. Houston blinks but takes it well.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houston throws a looping overhand right but Vurny ducks down to avoid it.
Houston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Vurny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
A countering left hand to the body from Vurny misses.
Houston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vurny slips under a jab from Houston.
Vurny throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.
Houston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vurny momentarily. #CUT#
That has opened up Aldo Vurny's cut even more.
Houston lands a nice shot to the body.
Houston lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Vurny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vurny was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vurny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Houston tries a low kick but Vurny avoids it.
Houston throws the left hand but Vurny avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Houston.
Houston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Houston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vurny slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurny.
It seemed like Vurny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Vurny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Houston sizes up Vurny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vurny fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Vurny ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Houston.
Vurny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Vurny slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vurny walks into a left hand.
Houston misses with a kick to the body
and Vurny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Houston tries to move into range but Vurny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vurny misses with a body shot.
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vurny.
Vurny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny'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#
Houston's corner calls for a 1-2. Houston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vurny avoids the head kick by Houston.
Houston throws a front kick aimed at Vurny's knee but Vurny avoids it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vurny might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Houston has got the better of the exchanges.
Vurny shoots in but no luck this time.
Vurny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Vurny is looking to score with low kicks.
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Houston.
Houston lands a lovely overhand right.
Houston misses with a body shot.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Houston misses with a looping left.
Houston throws a right hand that Vurny ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurny also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Vurny slips under a jab.
And Vurny tries to counter it with a takedown but Houston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vurny throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston dips to his left and cracks Vurny with an uppercut!
Houston misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Vurny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vurny looks to land a strike but Houston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vurny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston is pulling down on Vurny's head. It's preventing any offense from Vurny, at least for the moment.
Vurny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Vurny throws a big right hand that misses.
Vurny throws a big elbow that misses.
Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vurny is in close to Houston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vurny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vurny scoring with some ground and pound.
Houston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vurny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vurny throws a big right hand that misses.
Houston is trying to control the position but Vurny postures up.
Vurny throws a big right hand that misses.
Vurny is in close to Houston's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Vurny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Houston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vurny wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Houston wants to stand up but Vurny is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Vurny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vurny shoots in for a double leg but Houston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Vurny.
Decent striking displayed by Houston there.
Houston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vurny. That did some damage!
Houston jabs at Vurny's body.#T4#
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vurny is looking for the big counter here.
Houston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Vurny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vurny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
The cut above Aldo Vurny's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Houston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vurnys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Vurny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it 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!
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Houston misses #TD2#
and Vurny counters with a nice double leg into side control. Houston won't be happy with that.
Houston tries to improve position but can't.
Houston is trying to control Vurny's posture but Vurny avoids it.
Vurny landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Houston finds it's target.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vurny with the counter takedown but Houston avoids it easily.
Vurny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Houston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vurny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Vurny misses.
Houston lands a lovely overhand right.
Houston cracks the inside of Vurny's front leg.
Houston scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Vurny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vurny showed some decent athleticism there.
Houston tries to get to full guard but Vurny has control of the leg. #T1#
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vurny is trying to control. Houston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Houston wants to control but Vurny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vurny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vurny throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Houston to regain full guard.
Houston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Houston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Houston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vurny is looking to control Houston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vurny avoid being mounted?
Aldo Vurny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Houston lands strikes from half guard.
Vurny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Houston in particular looking to stall.
Houston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Houston is trying to control the action in half guard but Vurny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Houston prevents Vurny from improving his position.
Vurny is still trying to improve position.
Houston trying to pass the guard but Vurny defending well. #T3#
Vurny tries to roll over but Houston keeps him under control.
Houston trying to mount his opponent but Vurny defends it.
Houston is looking to take a break and control but Vurny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldo Vurny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houston controlling the action here.
Houston working the head and body with strikes.
Vurny tries to roll over but Houston keeps him under control.
Houston trying to control from half guard but Vurny is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Houston trying to pass the guard but Vurny defending well.
Max Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vurny is trying to get back to full guard.
Vurny is not content to let Houston control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Houston misses
and Vurny counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vurny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vurny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
A lazy left from Houston finds it's target.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMMA 71 Spector Vs Tallon
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Houston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Houston is able to avoid easily.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Houston.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Houston 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.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Houston swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris cracks Houston with a good jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Houston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Houston.
Houston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houston tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston scores with a jab to the body.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Houston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Houston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Houston lands a head kick. Harris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harris cracks Houston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Houston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris looks to land a combination but Houston avoids it well.
Houston throws a big counter head kick but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Houston lands a right hook to the body.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris avoids the head kick by Houston.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Houston on the side of the head.
Houston staying out of range there.
Houston throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
As Houston looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Houston just gets out of the way.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Houston throws a nice head kick! #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Houston connects with a leg kick. Harris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Harris blocks the low kick.
Houston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Harris slips under a jab from Houston.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Houston circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Harris drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Houston follows Harris to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Houston!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Houston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bastien Harris spoke after the fight, saying 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.

Event: DUEL#132 Stenberg vs Picker
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston lands a high kick!
Ashton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
Ashton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashton throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Ashton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houston scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ashton manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton throwing strikes here but Houston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ashton working the ground and pound effectively.
Houston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Houston taking some punishment here, with Ashton in his half guard. #T1#
Houston trying to control but Ashton postures up.
Houston moves into full guard.
Ashton 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.
Houston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houston working a defensive guard here.
Houston is controlling Ashton's posture.
Houston wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
Ashton is looking to work some ground and pound but Houston has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Houston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
Houston seems keen to control Ashton's posture.
Ashton connects with a couple of short punches.
Ashton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ashton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston lands a head kick!
Houston lands a right hook to the body.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton lands a glancing blow to the side of Houston's head.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
Ashton lands a really nice looking cross but Houston seems unphased.
Houston defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Ashton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Houston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily. #T4#
A big right from Ashton misses.
Ashton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston misses with a hook.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ashton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houston throws a hook but Ashton blocks it.
Houston moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Houston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashton cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ashton misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Houston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ashton with a body shot.
Ashton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
Ashton misses with a takedown
and Houston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashton connects with a body shot.
Houston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that round.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ashton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Ashton.#CUT#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashton misses the jab.
Houston throws out a counter right but Ashton avoids it with no problem.
Ashton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ashton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houston.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Ashton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Houston if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton throws the kick towards the body but Houston avoids it.
Eric Ashton is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashton fails with the takedown.#T1#
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Ashton's shoulder, as Ashton tries to avoid the shot.
Houston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Houston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Houston throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
Houston avoids the body shot from Ashton.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Ashton moves away and avoids it.
Ashton shoots for a double leg takedown but Houston sprawls well. He's pushed Ashton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Houston throws a right hand that Ashton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashton also avoids with ease.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ashton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Houston throws a head kick that Ashton semi-blocks.
Houston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston tests Ashton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Ashton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houston has time to react.
Ashton throws a jab but it's blocked by Houston.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ashton connects with a nice looking jab.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Ashton moved out of range nicely.
Ashton connects with an inside leg kick.
Ashton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton checks a leg kick nicely.
Ashton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Ashton scores with a takedown into Houston's guard.
Houston controlling the position.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houston is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ashton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ashton working some strikes from top position.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
Ashton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Houston 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.
Ashton postures up.
Houston wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ashton connects with a couple of short punches.
Houston pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.
Ashton landing with the ground and pound.
Ashton trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Houston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ashton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Houston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ashton 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.
Ashton throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Ashton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Houston lands a nice shot that snaps Ashton's head back.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton lands with a cross.
A cross from Ashton lands.
Ashton throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Ashton throws a big shot that misses.
Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Houston! But no joy.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ashton goes for a double leg but Houston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houston continues to drive forward.#T1#
Ashton misses with a body kick.
Houston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Houston lunges at Ashton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ashton's hand.
Ashton jabs at Houston's body.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houston can do to turn this around?
Houston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ashton cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
Ashton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houston throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ashton throws a jab but it's blocked by Houston.
Ashton lands with a nice combination. Houston backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Houston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Ashton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Houston controls Ashton momentarily but Ashton frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ashton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Houston's head.
Houston wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashton throwing strikes from guard but Houston blocks nicely.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Houston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.
Ashton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ashton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ashton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ashton misses with an uppercut. Houston saw that one coming.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ashton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Houston momentarily.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ashton.
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Ashton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston misses with a low kick.
Ashton slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Houston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ashton lands a glancing blow to the side of Houston's head.
Houston misses with a low kick as Ashton jumps back.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Houston is rocked!
Nice shot by Ashton.
Houston is still on wobbly legs! Can Ashton finish him?
Ashton lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ashton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ashton.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD#
Ashton cracks Houston with an uppercut from hell and Houston crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ashton's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Ashton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ashton 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DUEL#124 Chigg vs Wrexham
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Houston throws a sloppy body shot
and Arnold counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at Arnold to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houston.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnold throws a quick counter head kick but Houston was just out of range.
Arnold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Arnold throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Houston missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Houston takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Houston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
Houston throws a head kick that misses
and Arnold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Houston takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Arnold throws a big counter combination but Houston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnold is just out of range.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arnold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Arnold counters with a big head kick but Houston shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arnold looks to throw the jab but Houston is out of range.
Houston misses with a straight right.
Houston just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArnold.
Houston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houston misses the jab.
Arnold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arnold walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.#T2#
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnold moves out of range as Houston strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnold misses its target.
A punch combination from Houston misses.
Houston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arnold doesn't seem bothered though.
Houston throws a lazy head kick
and Arnold counters with a one-two to the body.
Houston scores with a nice right hand.
Arnold defending well as Houston loads up on a big left hand.
Arnold throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Houston throws a hook but Arnold blocks it.
Arnold moves away from the strike by Houston.
Houston tries to bum rush Arnold with a series of wild strikes but Arnold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston throws a right and a left that Arnold avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houston.
Houston throws the left hand but Arnold avoids the punch easily.
Houston throws a hook but Arnold avoids it easily.
Houston misses with a double jab
and Arnold counters with a big head kick but Houston shrugs it off.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
As Houston looks to move away, Arnold throws a big counter combo but Houston just gets out of the way.
Arnold throws the left hand but Houston avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Arnold throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
Houston lands a jab to the head.
Houston moves forwards but Arnold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Houston misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Arnold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arnold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston catches Arnold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arnold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arnold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Houston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Houston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Arnold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arnold moves out of range of the leg kick from Houston.
Houston throws a looping overhand right but Arnold ducks down to avoid it.
Houston just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArnold.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Arnold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
As Houston backs away, Arnold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Houston tries to score with a low kick but Arnold moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Houston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arnold with a body shot.
A big right from Arnold misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Houston does no damage.
A cross from Arnold lands.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston throws an off balance right hand
and Arnold counters with a nice body shot.
Jermey Arnold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A lazy left from Houston finds it's target.
Houston swings for the body but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold thinks about countering with a head kick.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold slips under a jab from Houston.
It looked like Arnold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Houston.
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arnold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Houston misses with a low kick.
Max Houston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Houston misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnold misses its target.
Houston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Houston scores with a sloppy right hand. Arnold should have avoided that one.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arnold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Houston slips under a jab.#T2#
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold digs a good body shot into Houston's ribs.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and Arnold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houston lands a jab.
Houston misses with a hook
and Arnold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arnold takes one on the button.
Houston throws a right hand that Arnold ducks under and follows up with a left that Arnold also avoids with ease.
Arnold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston misses with a double jab. #T3#
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Houston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
A slow jab from Arnold misses its intended target.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arnold throws a big counter combination but Houston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Houston misses with a combination
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Houston misses with a hook. Arnold ducked under it nicely.
Houston throws a head kick that Arnold semi-blocks.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Arnold seems unphased.
Nice cross by Arnold.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnold moves away.
A shot to the body from Houston misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Houston throws a hook but Arnold avoids it easily.
Houston connects with a high kick.
Houston throws a leg kick but Arnold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arnold scores with a body shot.
Houston avoids the body shot from Arnold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arnold blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArnold.
Arnold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Houston.
Some wild striking there from Houston.
Arnold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnold misses the target.
Arnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid body kick from Arnold.
Houston throws a series of punches but Arnold moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arnold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arnold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnold counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at Arnold to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Arnold throws a head kick that misses
letting Houston counter with a right hand.
Arnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
No joy there for Arnold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold misses with a head kick.
Houston misses with a combination
and Arnold counters with a left to the body.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Arnold's head but Arnold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Houston misses.
Arnold swinging wildly here. #T2#
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.
Houston lands a head kick. Arnold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston misses with a double jab
and Arnold counters with a straight right hand.
Houston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Arnold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Houston.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Arnold throws a quick counter head kick but Houston was just out of range.#T3#
Arnold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnold jabs at Houston's body.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arnold tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Arnold is out of range.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arnold scores with a sloppy right hand. Houston should have avoided that one.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston misses with a looping right.
Arnold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jermey Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Arnold connects with a body shot.
Houston misses with a hook to the body
and Arnold counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at Arnold to acknowledge the strikes.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Max Houston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnold is looking to counter with head kicks.
Houston misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnold misses the target.
Houston punishes Arnold's body with a nice straight punch.
Arnold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Houston.
Well Houston 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Houston!
A relieved looking Max Houston 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: DUEL#119 Vee vs Hauser
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Fogomayu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fogomayu lands a glancing blow to the side of Houston's head.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fogomayu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fogomayu was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Houston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fogomayu is looking to slow Houston down with leg kicks.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston misses with a looping left.
Houston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fogomayu eats them both and turns towards Houston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Fogomayu misses the jab.
Fogomayu scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fogomayu blocks a jab.
Fogomayu is looking to slow Houston down with leg kicks.
Houston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Houston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.#T1#
Houston scores with a head kick.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Houston throws the left hand but Fogomayu avoids the punch easily.
Houston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fogomayu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fogomayu walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
We've been informed that Houston 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 telegraphed right hand from Fogomayu misses the target.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Houston.
Fogomayu dips to his left and cracks Houston with an uppercut!
A jab from Fogomayu misses.
Houston misses with a straight left.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick but Houston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fogomayu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston punishes Fogomayu's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Houston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu tries to move into range but Houston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Houston throws a series of punches but Fogomayu avoids them all with ease.
Fogomayu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Houston slips a jab from Fogomayu.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Houston throws a jab when Fogomayu was well out of range.
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Houston throws a right and a left that Fogomayu avoids nicely.
Houston dips to his left and cracks Fogomayu with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Houston.
Fogomayu is looking to chop away at Houston's legs.
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fogomayu.
Houston checks a leg kick.
Fogomayu swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Houston. #T3#
Houston scores with a head kick.
Houston throws a looping overhand right but Fogomayu ducks down to avoid it.
Fogomayu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Fogomayu.
Houston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fogomayu lands a nice looking body kick.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fogomayu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Houston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Houston as he connects with a hook.
Fogomayu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Houston counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a head kick that Fogomayu semi-blocks. #T4#
Houston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Houston walks into a jab.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu tries to clinch up.
Houston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Houston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fogomayu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fogomayu thuds his right hand into Houston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick but Houston checks it.
Fogomayu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fogomayu, as that shot connected.
Houston throws a hook but Fogomayu blocks it.
Houston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Fogomayu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Houston saw that one coming.
A big left from Houston misses.
Some wild striking there from Houston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fogomayu throws a jab but it's blocked by Houston.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.#TD#
Fogomayu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fogomayu lands in his opponent's guard.
Houston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fogomayu controls the pace.
Fogomayu lands a couple of elbows.
Fogomayu wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Houston is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fogomayu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fogomayu looking to control but Houston passes into half guard.
Houston is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SU2#
Houston stands up out of the half guard.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Fogomayu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fogomayu scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one.
Fogomayu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fogomayu scoring well with a low kick there.
Max Houston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fogomayu misses with a kick to the body.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Fogomayu.
Houston moves out of range as Fogomayu strikes.
Fogomayu misses with a head kick.
Houston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick as Houston jumps back.
Houston stuns Fogomayu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Houston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fogomayu misses with a straight left.
Fogomayu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fogomayu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fogomayu lunges at Houston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Houston's hand.
Fogomayu tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fogomayu lands a jab.
Fogomayu throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston thuds his shin into the meat of Fogomayu's side.#T3#
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fogomayu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Houston just manages to avoid it.
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fogomayu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fogomayu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fogomayu misses with a kick to the body.
Fogomayu tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Fogomayu moved out of range.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fogomayu.
Houston takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
Fogomayu misses with a body kick. #T4#
A big right from Houston misses.
Fogomayu stuns Houston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fogomayu cracks the inside of Houston's front leg.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fogomayu was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Fogomayu throws a right hand that misses
and Fogomayu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fogomayu ducks right into an uppercut from Houston.
Houston slips a jab and a cross from Fogomayu.
A punch combination from Fogomayu misses.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Fogomayu scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Fogomayu tenderised Houston's leg. Houston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Houston stalks Fogomayu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fogomayu's face. Fogomayu staggers backwards, shaken.
Fogomayu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fogomayu.
Houston misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fogomayu staying out of range there.
Houston throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fogomayu counter with a right hand.
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Fogomayu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Houston throws a leg kick
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
Houston scores with a body shot.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Houston saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Fogomayu.
A leg kick checked by Houston.
Fogomayu checks a leg kick.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
Houston checks a leg kick nicely.
Fogomayu scores with a body shot.
Fogomayu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Houston misses with a looping right.
Fogomayu lands with a cross.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
Houston moves out of range as Fogomayu throws a body kick.
Houston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Fogomayu is predictable there
and Houston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fogomayu throws a low kick, looking for Houston's leg but Houston calmly moves out of range.
Houston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
Houston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range. #T2#
Fogomayu throws a big shot that misses.
Fogomayu lands a slapping 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!
Houston throws a head kick but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Houston checks a low kick from Fogomayu.
Houston tries to bum rush Fogomayu with a series of wild strikes but Fogomayu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Fogomayu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Houston is looking for the big counter here.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fogomayu.
Houston throws a leg kick but Fogomayu checks it.
A jab lands there for Fogomayu.
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Houston connects with a jab.
Fogomayu slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Fogomayu with a nice cross.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Fogomayu moves away and avoids it.
Houston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fogomayu lands a nice shot to the body.
Fogomayu cracks Houston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Houston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fogomayu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu throws a big shot that misses.
Houston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fogomayu with a body shot.
Fogomayu throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Houston misses with a straight left.
Fogomayu cracks Houston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Houston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fogomayu sizes up Houston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Houston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fogomayu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fogomayu connects with an inside leg kick.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Fogomayu throws a sloppy body shot
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fogomayu avoids the head kick by Houston.
Fogomayu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fogomayu misses with a leg kick
and Houston counters with an inside leg kick.
Fogomayu scores with a kick to the body.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Fogomayu is out of range.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fogomayu throws out the jab.
Houston misses with a hook
and Fogomayu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fogomayu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Fogomayu is out of range.
Houston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fogomayu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwiwan Fogomayu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fogomayu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DFN#28 Scarface vs Allen
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Houston digs a good hook to McLovin's body.
McLovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
McLovin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and McLovin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McLovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Houston throws a head kick but McLovin moves out of range.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLovin counters with a nice body kick.
Houston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLovin counters with an outside leg kick.
McLovin slips under a jab.
McLovin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Houston throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Houston looks for the body kick but McLovin saw that one coming.
Houston throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLovin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLovin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLovin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston throws a counter combo.
Houston swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Houston - that will leave a mark!
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLovin.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by McLovin.
Houston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Houston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Houston misses with a straight right.
Houston throws a hook but McLovin avoids it easily.
McLovin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLovin takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
McLovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLovin is looking to wear down Houston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLovin.
McLovin tries to land a leg kick but Houston saw it coming and moves away.
Houston throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
McLovin throws a low kick, looking for Houston's leg but Houston calmly moves out of range.
McLovin lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston scores with a punch to the head.
McLovin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Houston at a distance.
Houston is looking to chop away at McLovin's legs.
A big left from McLovin misses.
Houston avoids the head kick by McLovin.
Houston misses with a hook.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin blocks a jab.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
McLovin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from McLovin.#T3#
McLovin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McLovin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but McLovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLovin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLovin tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston looks to land a combination but McLovin avoids it well.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLovin.
Houston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLovin's hands.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLovin. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Houston throws the left hand but McLovin avoids the punch easily.
Houston tries to land a leg kick but McLovin saw it coming and moves away.
McLovin throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
McLovin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLovin tries to bum rush Houston with a series of wild strikes but Houston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston throws out a counter right but McLovin avoids it with no problem.
Houston misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from McLovin misses
and Houston counters with a head kick.
McLovin misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Houston moves away from the strike by McLovin.
A little jabbing left from Houston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLovin fakes the leg kick and cracks Houston in the body.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin throws a head kick that misses.
Houston misses with a looping left.
McLovin lands with a good body shot.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Houston is just out of range.
Houston throws out a loose jab but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from McLovin misses the target.
Houston scores with a punch to the head.
Houston misses with a straight right.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Houston.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Houston.
McLovin lunges at Houston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Houston's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McLovin jabs Houston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Houston.
McLovin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 Fagell McLovin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Houston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McLovin. That one must have hurt.
McLovin scoring well with a low kick there.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from McLovin.
McLovin avoids the head kick by Houston.
Houston connects with a leg kick. McLovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLovin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Houston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Houston cracks the inside of McLovin's front leg.
Houston cracks McLovin with a good jab.
A big left from Houston misses.
McLovin is looking to chop away at Houston's legs.
McLovin scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston lands a high kick!
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Houston tries to bum rush McLovin with a series of wild strikes but McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from McLovin misses.
McLovin misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and McLovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fagell McLovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McLovin connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLovin, as that shot connected.
Houston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as McLovin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houston doesn't seem phased though.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston misses with a hook.
McLovin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLovin lands with a right hand.
McLovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLovin misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - McLovin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Houston moves out of range of the leg kick from McLovin.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Houston lands a glancing blow to the side of McLovin's head.
McLovin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Houston throws a series of punches but McLovin moves out of range. #T2#
Houston scores with the left hand. McLovin knows he should have avoided that one.
Houston dodges the punch combination from McLovin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston misses with a few strikes there.
Houston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McLovin.
McLovin throws a jab but it's blocked by Houston.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin catches Houston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Houston takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Houston is just out of range.
McLovin defending well as Houston loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from McLovin both land. Nice combination.
McLovin misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Houston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McLovin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Houston throws a series of punches but McLovin moves out of range.
Houston missing with a left hand there. McLovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
McLovin lands a jab to Houston's midsection.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLovin.
Houston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from McLovin misses the target.
McLovin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houston.
McLovin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Houston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLovin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Houston doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by McLovin.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
McLovin throwing a counter right hand but Houston manages to avoid it.
Houston avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Houston! But no joy.
McLovin lands a front kick.
Houston misses with a looping right.
Houston checks the leg kick.
Houston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Houston 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.
Houston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
McLovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin connects with a jab.
Fagell McLovin is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
Houston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Houston throws a head kick that misses
and McLovin counters with a two punch combo.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
McLovin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Houston on the side of the head.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Houston connects with a leg kick. McLovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Houston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLovin manages to avoid it.
McLovin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLovin checks a low kick from Houston.
Houston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by McLovin.
Houston misses with a body shot.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLovin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fagell McLovin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Houston swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin throws a right and a left that Houston avoids nicely.
McLovin throws a leg kick
and Houston counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Houston tenderised McLovin's leg. McLovin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLovin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Houston takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
McLovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Houston throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
McLovin moves forwards but Houston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLovin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Houston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLovin connects with a body shot that sends Houston's belly button to the back.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Houston checks a leg kick.
Houston scores with a sloppy right hand. McLovin should have avoided that one.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but McLovin is just out of range.
A jab from Houston misses.
Houston just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcLovin.
McLovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLovin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLovin looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
McLovin throws a low kick but Houston avoids it.
Houston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Houston thuds his right hand into McLovin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McLovin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Houston.
McLovin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Houston on the side of the head.
Houston slips a straight right by McLovin.
Houston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Houston.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLovin. That's going to slow Houston down.
Houston digs a good body shot into McLovin's ribs.
Houston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from McLovin misses the target.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McLovin lands a leg kick that knocks Houston off balance momentarily.
McLovin lands with a hook. Houston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from McLovin misses.
McLovin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
McLovin throws a body kick that misses
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from McLovin finds it's target.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
McLovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from McLovin.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLovin is out of range and Houston settles back down.
McLovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLovin scoring well with a low kick there.
Houston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Houston misses with a hook.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Houston.
McLovin appears to be looking for a big counter.
McLovin feints a jab promting Houston to slip. McLovin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Houston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Houston throws a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at McLovin to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
McLovin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McLovin working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston sneaks back into half guard.
McLovin is pressing down on Houston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Houston is holding on for now.
McLovin is keen to just control but Houston is a slippery customer.
Houston gets back to full guard. #T4#
Houston keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
McLovin prevents Houston from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Houston looking for a guillotine here but McLovin defends easily.
Houston keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fagell McLovin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLovin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFC 320: Cyberpunk
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Houston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Houston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hero throws a body kick that misses.
Houston thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houston connects with a leg kick. Hero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Houston 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.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Houston.
Houston lands a leg kick that knocks Hero off balance momentarily.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Houston thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houston.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hero throws a leg kick which misses Houston's front leg but catches the back leg as Houston tries to avoid it.
Houston punishes Hero's body with a nice straight punch.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Houston connects with a single shot there.
Houston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Houston misses with a body punch
and Hero counters with a slapping leg kick.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Houston. Beautiful body shot.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Houston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hero throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero lands with a good body shot.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Hero.
Houston misses with the combination. #T2#
Houston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hero throws a counter high kick but Houston was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Hero misses.
Houston connects with a body shot.
Hero checks a leg kick.
Hero walks into a jab.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Houston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Hero wants to stall. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Houston misses with a straight right.
Houston with a nice cross.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero. #T3#
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero keeps Houston at a distance using the push kick.
Hero throws a right hand that misses
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hero, as that shot connected.
Houston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hero lands with a shot to the body.
Hero moves away from the strike by Houston. #CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero has Houston pressed against the cage.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Hero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Houston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hero tries to stall but Houston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Houston.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Houston throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Houston misses with a straight left.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Houston's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Houston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston lands a two punch combo.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Houston throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
Houston throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hero circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that round.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hero takes one to the side of the head.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Houston misses.
Houston cracks a nice hook into Hero's ribs.
A shot to the body from Houston misses
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
Hero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hero lands with a nice body kick.
Houston misses with a combination
and Hero counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero punishes Houston's body with a nice straight punch.
Hero blocks a low kick nicely.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hero 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.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.#T1##KD#
Hero drops Houston with a left right combo! Hero follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.#SUB#
Hero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Houston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Houston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Houston is controlling Hero's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hero prevents Houston from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hero seems to be working for a kimura but Houston defends the submission attempt.
Houston is looking to improve his position.
Houston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Houston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Hero is looking for a sweep. Houston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hero is looking to get back to full guard here but Houston has managed to pass to side control instead.
An elbow from Houston crashes against the mat. #SU2#
Houston stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Max Houston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Houston lands a high kick!
Houston moves away from the strike by Hero.
Hero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hero throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Hero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Houston.
A counter left hand to the body from Hero misses its target.
Houston throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Hero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hero throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
Hero moves away from the strike by Houston.
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainbow Hero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Hero does no damage.
Hero throws a jab when Houston was well out of range.
Houston cracks Hero with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Houston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Houston catches Hero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hero lands with an uppercut that bounces Houston off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Houston misses
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero misses with a hook.
Hero throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Houston.
Hero lands with a cross.
Houston staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Hero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Houston.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
Hero tries to score with a low kick but Houston moves his leg out of the way.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Houston is just out of range.
Houston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Houston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hero misses with a low kick. #T2#
Hero slips under a jab from Houston.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Hero instigates a clinch.
Houston lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hero.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Hero is controlling him.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Houston prevents a body shot from Hero. #BC#
Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Houston scores with a hook to the body. Hero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Houston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Houston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hero on the side of the head.
Hero throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Hero throws a sloppy body shot
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Houston checks a leg kick.
Houston throws a big counter head kick but Hero avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houston blocks a head kick by Hero.
Hero moves out of range as Houston strikes.
Houston drops his hands momentarily and Hero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Hero connects with a body shot.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Hero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.#T4#
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Houston's head back.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Hero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Houston does no damage.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston slips under a jab.
Houston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

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

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

Event: OFC 315: Demons
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Dillinger jabs at Houston's body.
Dillinger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Houston.
Good exchange - Dillinger coming out on top.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Houston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dillinger throws a jab when Houston was well out of range.
As Dillinger backs away, Houston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A cross from Dillinger lands.
Some wild striking there from Houston.
Houston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
Houston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger wants to slow Houston down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston slips a jab from Dillinger.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dillinger.
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!
Houston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Dillinger.
Houston cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston lands a jab to Dillinger's midsection.
Houston throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Dillinger seems unphased.
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houston lands a head kick. Dillinger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Houston avoids it.
Houston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Dillinger finds it's way through Houston's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Houston missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillinger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dillinger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Houston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Houston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.
Houston thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dillinger if he has to take too many more of those.
Dillinger lands a slapping body shot.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Houston moves out of range of the leg kick from Dillinger.
Houston scores with a nice strike.
Houston is looking to slow Dillinger down with leg kicks.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Houston does no damage.
Houston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillinger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Houston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab. #T3#
Houston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Houston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillinger's calf.
Houston avoids the body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with the combination.
We've been told by Houston's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Houston defending well as Dillinger loads up on a big left hand.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillinger.
Dillinger punishes Houston's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston misses with a combination #CL2#
and Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Houston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Houston scores with a body shot. #T4#
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Houston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger works Houston's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Houston moved out of range.
Houston lands with an uppercut that bounces Dillinger off the cage and back into range.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Houston moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Houston lands but Dillinger takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
Houston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Houston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillinger on the side of the head.
Dillinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houston. Houston obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Max Houston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Houston throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Dillinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dillinger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dillinger avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Houston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston scores with a head kick.
Dillinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston throws a one two combo.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Houston.
Dillinger swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
It seemed like Dillinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston thuds a left hand into Dillinger's body.
Houston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Houston.
Dillinger scores with a nice strike.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut
and Houston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
Houston slips under a jab.
Dillinger tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
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!
Houston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Houston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Dillinger throws a series of strikes that have Houston backpedaling.
Houston connects with a body shot that sends Dillinger's belly button to the back.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dillinger.
Dillinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillinger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dillinger dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Houston, as that shot connected.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Houston sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger throws a chopping leg kick but Houston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger. Those never looked like landing.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Houston's body.
Houston jabs Dillinger right on the nose. Dillinger blinks but takes it well.
Houston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Houston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Houston throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Houston.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.
Houston jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Houston lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston misses with the combination.
Dillinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Houston can pounce on him.
Dillinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Houston blocks a jab.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Houston throws a counter high kick but Dillinger was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Dillinger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houston is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Houston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Houston lands a head kick. Dillinger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Houston scores with a jab to the head.
Houston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Houston as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Houston throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Houston lands a head kick. Dillinger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dillinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger.
Houston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Dillinger scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Houston misses with a looping left.
Houston throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Houston lands a right hook to the body.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
Dillinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillinger.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Houston's head backwards.
Houston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger lands with a good body shot.
Dillinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Dillinger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Houston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body.
Houston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger looks to land a combination but Houston avoids it well.
Houston staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Houston lands a head kick!
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Houston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Houston.
Houston connects with a high kick.
A clash of legs there as Houston blocks the low kick.
Houston moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Houston thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dillinger tries a low kick but Houston avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Houston.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Houston connects with an inside leg kick.#KD2#
Nice combo by Dillinger! Oh, that's hurt him - Houston falls to the canvas and Dillinger follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Houston is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
Houston prevents Dillinger from improving position.
Max Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Houston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston is looking to reverse the position.
Houston struggling a bit here.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Houston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger working the ground and pound but Houston is defending the strikes.
Houston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dillinger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Houston!
A very excited looking Max Houston 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: OFC: Blood Night XLIII
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Houston missing with a left hand there. Chlapik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Chlapik drives through and clinches with Houston against the cage.
Houston tries to land knees in the clinch but Chlapik avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chlapik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Houston throws a head kick but Chlapik moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
Chlapik fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chlapik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chlapik throws a right hand that Houston ducks under and follows up with a left that Houston also avoids with ease.
Houston throws a looping overhand right but Chlapik ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Chlapik. #T1##TD2#
Houston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Houston trying to control the position.
Chlapik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlapik wants to stand but Houston is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Chlapik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Chlapik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chlapik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Houston is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Houston is looking to score with low kicks.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Houston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chlapik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chlapik throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
Houston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chlapik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik throws a right and a left that Houston avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Chlapik.
Chlapik ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston slips a jab from Chlapik.
Chlapik looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Chlapik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Houston sprawls well initially but Chlapik persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Chlapik not doing much here.
Chlapik tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Houston.
Chlapik is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Houston trying to control but Chlapik postures up.
Houston is not content to let Chlapik control the position.
Houston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Houston tries to get to full guard but Chlapik has control of the leg.
Houston desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chlapik wants to pass to mount but Houston is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chlapik misses with a wild combination.
Chlapik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Chlapik moved out of range nicely.
Chlapik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Chlapik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Houston has one foot on Chlapik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chlapik slips under a jab from Houston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chlapik connects with a high kick.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston keeps the fight on the outside.
Chlapik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston throws a lazy body kick
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chlapik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Chlapik misses with a hook to the body
and Houston counters with an inside leg kick.
Houston looks for the body kick but Chlapik saw that one coming.
Chlapik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Houston misses with a body shot.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chlapik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Chlapik.
A big right from Houston misses.
Chlapik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chlapik.
Nice defenses there by Chlapik.#T1#
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston works Chlapik's body with a nice hook.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houston misses with a body shot.
Houston lands a nice looking body shot.
Chlapik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Houston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Houston as Chlapik shoots in.
Houston throws a counter high kick but Chlapik was just alert enough to avoid it.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chlapik avoids the body shot from Houston.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses.
Chlapik throws a combination that misses
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chlapik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Houston misses with a lunging right hand
and Chlapik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chlapik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Houston.#T2#
A head kick misses from Houston.
Good shot there by Chlapik.
Chlapik 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.
Chlapik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Houston.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chlapik! But no joy.
A punch combination from Houston misses.
Chlapik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlapik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Chlapik. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick by Chlapik misses
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Chlapik takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
Houston lands with a shot to the body.
Chlapik is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Houston - just one landing.
Houston stalks Chlapik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chlapik's face. Chlapik staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Chlapik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlapik looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chlapik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Chlapik.
Chlapik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Houston avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
Chlapik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Chlapik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chlapik lands a nice shot to the body.
Chlapik is looking to land body kicks.
Houston jabs Chlapik right on the nose. Chlapik blinks but takes it well.
Chlapik misses with a double jab
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
Houston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Houston misses with a two punch combination.
Chlapik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Houston.
Houston throws a head kick but Chlapik moves out of range.
Chlapik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Houston swats away the attempt to clinch by Chlapik.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Chlapik is just out of range.
Houston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chlapik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Houston lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chlapik lands a head kick. Houston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chlapik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houston.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Houston will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston digs a good body shot into Chlapik's ribs.#CL2#
Chlapik gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Houston breaks the clinch.
Houston takes a swing at Chlapik's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chlapik.
Chlapik moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlapik lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Houston misses #TD2#
and Chlapik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Houston won't be happy with that.
Houston is looking to get back to his feet here but Chlapik is keeping cool and he's managed to take Houston's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Chlapik is looking for the choke from the back position but Houston is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Houston right now. #T1#
Chlapik missing with strikes from the back.
Chlapik controlling the position well here. Houston rolled but Chlapik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Houston covering up well under a series of strikes from Chlapik.
Houston is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chlapik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Houston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Houston turns into Chlapik and is now in his guard.
Chlapik has a closed guard, preventing Houston from standing up.
Chlapik keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Houston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Chlapik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Houston manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Houston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chlapik controlling from the top position.
Houston pulls Chlapik in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Houston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chlapik trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chlapik throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chlapik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Houston tries to avoid it but Chlapik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Houston to the ground. Houston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Chlapik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chlapik 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jakub Chlapik made sure he mentioned Blue Moon, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFC 305: Wyatt vs Jah
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Kroblur scores with a jab.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the body
and Houston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houston avoids the body shot from Kroblur.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Kroblur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Houston's hands.
Kroblur swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroblur.
Kroblur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Houston lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Houston with a nice cross.
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
Houston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kroblur is able to avoid easily.
Houston walks into a stiff left hand from Kroblur.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking hook.
Kroblur lands with a kick to the temple. Houston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroblur misses with a head kick.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Houston misses with a looping left.
Kroblur cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kroblur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Kroblur walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Kroblur blocks a head kick by Houston.
Kroblur misses with a kick to the body.
Houston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kroblur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Houston takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Kroblur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kroblur misses with a few strikes there.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Houston slips under a jab.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Kroblur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kroblur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
Kroblur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kroblur blocks a jab.
Houston swats away the attempt to clinch by Kroblur.#T2#
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
A left lands for Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Houston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kroblur throws a chopping leg kick but Houston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Kroblur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kroblur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Kroblur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Houston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Houston taking a bit of punishment here - Kroblur scoring with strikes.
Houston is trying to control Kroblur's posture but Kroblur avoids it.
Kroblur working the ground and pound.
Kroblur in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Kroblur crashes against the mat. #T3#
Houston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kroblur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houston is working away from the top position though.
Houston thows a huge punch but Kroblur dodges it nicely.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position.
Kroblur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houston is working away from the top position though.
Houston is trying to control the action in half guard but Kroblur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Houston throwing shots but Kroblur is blocking nicely.
Houston wants to stand up but Kroblur has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Houston seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Kroblur tries to roll over but Houston keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston looks to land a strike but Kroblur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Houston wants to get up but he can't break Kroblur's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Houston won't allow Kroblur to sweep him here.
Kroblur trying to keep a closed guard but Houston is proving a slippery customer.
Houston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kroblur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Houston wanted to stand there but Kroblur had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Houston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kroblur cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Kroblur throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Kroblur misses with a hook.
Kroblur lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Houston lands.
Kroblur throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Houston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kroblur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur motions for Houston to come forward. Kroblur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Houston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kroblur momentarily.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kroblur avoids the head kick by Houston.
Nice straight punches there by Kroblur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kroblur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kroblur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Houston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Houston is trying to control Kroblur's posture but Kroblur avoids it. #T1#
Kroblur landing strikes.
Kroblur throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Houston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kroblur's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Houston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kroblur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Houston won't allow Kroblur to pass to mount.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Houston defending well though.
Houston taking some punishment here, with Kroblur in his half guard.
Houston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroblur wants to pass the guard but Houston is defending well.
Houston keeping control of the position.
Houston is looking to control Kroblur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Houston avoid being mounted?#T2#
Kroblur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroblur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Houston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroblur.
Kroblur throwing shots but Houston is blocking nicely.
Houston tries to roll over but Kroblur keeps him under control.
Kroblur drops an elbow to the side of Houston's head.
Houston tries to get to full guard but Kroblur has control of the leg.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur working Houston over with strikes. #T3#
Kroblur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Houston defending well though.
Kroblur is trying to control. Houston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Houston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kroblur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Houston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kroblur thows a huge punch but Houston dodges it nicely.
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Houston's head.
Kroblur lands strikes from half guard.
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Houston's head.
Houston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroblur.
Kroblur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kroblur throws a strike but Houston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kroblur is working Houston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Houston's head.
Houston trying to keep a closed guard but Kroblur is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Kroblur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Houston controlling Kroblur's posture.
Kroblur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Houston is rocked!
Houston controls Kroblur momentarily but Kroblur frees himself.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.
Houston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Houston trying to control the position.
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a looping left.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kroblur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kroblur avoids the head kick by Houston.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kroblur throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
A big right from Kroblur misses.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Kroblur moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Houston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kroblur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but Houston blocks nicely.
Kroblur postures up in Houston's guard and throws a big left but Houston blocks it. #T1##ES#
Houston scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Kroblur seems unphased.
Houston blocks a head kick by Kroblur.
Kroblur blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut. Houston saw that one coming.
Houston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur with a jab.
Houston connects with a looping right hand.
Matt Kroblur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Kroblur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Houston is trying to defend but Kroblur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston trying to control here.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kroblur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kroblur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kroblur connects with a nice short shot to Houston's temple.
Kroblur throws a strike but Houston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kroblur throws a strike but Houston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroblur is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroblur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kroblur is working Houston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Houston managing to control the position. #T3#
Kroblur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kroblur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroblur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Houston's head.
Kroblur landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Houston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston is pulling down on Kroblur's head to control his posture.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Houston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Houston is controlling well.
Matt Kroblur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Houston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kroblur has his hands clasped together around Houston's back. He's all about the action.
Houston is thwarting Kroblur's attempts to control the position.
Kroblur is controlling Houston's trapped leg to prevent Houston from advancing to side control.
Houston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Kroblur.
Well Kroblur 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GK 140 Rising Stars
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Houston scores with a hook to the body. Umalatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston throws a nice head kick!
Houston misses with a body shot.
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umalatov slips under a jab from Houston.
Umalatov moves forwards but Houston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umalatov throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Houston scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houston.
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!
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umalatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Houston stuffs the takedown.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Houston coming out on top.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Umalatov moves out of range easily.
And Umalatov tries to counter it with a takedown but Houston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Houston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umalatov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umalatov.
Umalatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Umalatov scores with a nice right hand.
Umalatov dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Umalatov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Umalatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Umalatov wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving. #SU2#
Umalatov stands up and waves to Houston to follow him.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston lands a nice shot to the body.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Umalatov's head but Umalatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umalatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Houston. #T2#
Umalatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umalatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Some bone on bone action there as Umalatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Houston throws a right and a left that Umalatov avoids nicely.
Umalatov misses with a looping right.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston throws a chopping leg kick but Umalatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Houston throws a head kick but Umalatov moves out of range.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Umalatov blocks a head kick by Houston.
Umalatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umalatov.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a good jab.
Umalatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston sizes up Umalatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Umalatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umalatov slips a jab from Houston.#T3#
Houston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Houston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Houston.
Umalatov fails to land the takedown.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Houston tries to keep at a distance but Umalatov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umalatov misses with the head strike.
Umalatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Houston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Houston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Umalatov misses its intended target.
Umalatov scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Houston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Houston scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umalatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Houston finds it's way round the side to connect with Umalatov's head.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umalatov.
Houston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Houston cracks a nice hook into Umalatov's ribs.
A punch combination from Umalatov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston connects with a leg kick. Umalatov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Houston's corner calls for a 1-2. Houston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umalatov can do to turn this around?
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Houston lands a nice hook to Umalatov's body. Umalatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Houston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Houston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umalatov doesn't seem phased though.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Umalatov. Those never looked like landing.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umalatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Houston lands with a hook. Umalatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Umalatov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Houston is out of range and Umalatov settles back down.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Umalatov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umalatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov defending well as Houston loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umalatov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Houston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Houston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umalatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Houston scores with a punch to the head.
Umalatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston misses with a hook.
Umalatov walks into a left hand.
Umalatov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Houston throws a series of punches but Umalatov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umalatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umalatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umalatov drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston lands with an uppercut that bounces Umalatov off the cage and back into range.
Houston throws a series of strikes that have Umalatov backpedaling. #T2#
Umalatov thuds a left hand into Houston's body.
Umalatov moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Houston counters with a stiff right hand.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Umalatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Umalatov throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston throws a nice looking combination but Umalatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umalatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Houston slaps away a takedown attempt from Umalatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Umalatov moves away from the strike by Houston.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umalatov under the eye.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umalatov. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Umalatov swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umalatov dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Umalatov's head and hops out.
Umalatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Umalatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Umalatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umalatov walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Houston 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Umalatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Umalatov moved out of range nicely.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Umalatov shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Umalatov throws a big shot that misses.
Umalatov misses with a hook
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umalatov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umalatov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umalatov tries to clinch there but Houston circles away.
Houston takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Houston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston throws a low kick but Umalatov avoids it.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Umalatov. Those never looked like landing.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umalatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Umalatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Umalatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houston checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston connects with the punch.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
Umalatov walks into a left hand. #T1#
Umalatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Umalatov avoids the body shot from Houston.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Houston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Houston.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston scores with the left hand. Umalatov knows he should have avoided that one.
Umalatov is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Umalatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umalatov.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Houston lands a jab to Umalatov's midsection.
Umalatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Houston. That's going to slow Umalatov down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umalatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umalatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umalatov misses with a wild body shot.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umalatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3##CL2#
Umalatov moves into the clinch.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Umalatov is controlling him.#BC2#
Umalatov manages to break the clinch.
Houston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Houston misses.
Umalatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston scores with a nice head shot.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Umalatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Houston cracks Umalatov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umalatov.
Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Umalatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Umalatov misses with a takedown
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umalatov.
Max Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houston throws a low kick but Umalatov moves out of range easily.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umalatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
Umalatov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Houston's head backwards.
Umalatov cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.
Houston lands a nice looking body shot.
Gasan Umalatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umalatov misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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

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

#R1#
Schilling throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Houston misses.
Nice uppercut there from Schilling.
Houston misses with a lunging right hand
and Schilling counters with a thumping low kick.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Houston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Houston's corner calls for a 1-2. Houston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Schilling moves out of range easily.
Schilling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schilling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schilling avoids the head kick by Houston.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schilling.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houston misses with a combination
and Schilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schilling throws the left hand but Houston avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schilling.
Schilling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
A lazy left from Houston finds it's target.
Schilling avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Schilling 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.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick from Houston lands but Schilling takes it in his stride.
Schilling finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Schilling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston cracks Schilling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schilling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schilling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Houston blocks a jab.
Houston throws a chopping leg kick but Schilling manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Houston throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilling dodges the punch combination from Houston. #T2#
Schilling moves out of range as Houston strikes.
Houston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schilling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houston slips a jab from Schilling.
A head kick misses from Schilling.
Houston misses with a body shot.
Schilling misses with a low kick.
Houston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schilling momentarily.
Houston throws a lazy head kick
and Houston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Schilling.
Houston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schilling tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston misses with a straight right.
Houston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Houston scores with a leg kick.
Houston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Houston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston tests Schilling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Houston blocks a low kick nicely.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Schilling.
Schilling throws a leg kick
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houston digs a good body shot into Schilling's ribs.
Houston scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schilling connects with the punch.
Schilling has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Houston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schilling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houston.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schilling.
Houston throws a hook but Schilling blocks it.
Schilling wants to land a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
A jab lands there for Houston.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Houston.
Houston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Houston blocks the low kick.
Houston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schilling momentarily.
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Schilling blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston throws an off balance right hand
and Schilling counters with a stiff right hand.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schilling throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Schilling misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Houston throws a counter high kick but Schilling was just alert enough to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Schilling might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Houston has got the better of the exchanges.
Schilling misses with a head kick.
Schilling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houston scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Schilling takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston thuds his shin into the meat of Schilling's side.
Houston throws a jab when Schilling was well out of range.
Schilling connects with an inside leg kick.
Houston checks the leg kick.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Schilling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schilling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Schilling looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Schilling takes a kick to the side of the head.
Houston misses with a straight left.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Schilling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston lands a head kick. Schilling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schilling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schilling can do to turn this around?
Schilling throws a hook to the side of Houston's head but Houston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston avoids the body shot from Schilling.
The fighters circling - Schilling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Schilling's shoulder, as Schilling tries to avoid the shot.
Houston slips a jab from Schilling.
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schilling appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Houston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Houston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Houston, right into the meat.
Houston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schilling has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Schilling looks to throw the jab but Houston is out of range.
Schilling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houston. Houston obviously looking to wear him down.
Houston feints and then cracks Schilling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schilling down.
Houston lunges at Schilling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schilling's hand.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schilling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Houston at a distance.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Schilling moves out of range easily.
Houston throws a jab when Schilling was well out of range.
Schilling tries to land a leg kick but Houston saw it coming and moves away.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schilling moves away.
Schilling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Houston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Schilling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston lands a lovely overhand right.
Schilling avoids the head kick by Houston.
Houston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schilling blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schilling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schilling throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schilling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Houston on the side of the head.
Houston lands a head kick. Schilling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Houston blocks a head kick by Schilling.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Schilling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Schilling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schilling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Schilling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schilling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston backing away here, and Schilling unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schilling.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schilling.
Houston takes a swing at Schilling's ribcage but misses.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schilling circles away quickly and effectively.
Schilling throws a front kick aimed at Houston's knee but Houston avoids it well.
Houston checks the leg kick.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Schilling moves out of range easily.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schilling throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.
Schilling throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schilling's calf.
Houston misses with a kick to the body.
Schilling throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schilling checks a leg kick.
Houston throws a hook but Schilling avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Houston.
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schilling misses with a low kick.
Schilling avoids the head kick by Houston.
Schilling throws a right and a left that Houston avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston works Schilling's body with a nice hook.
Houston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schilling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Houston throws a wild body kick that Schilling sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Houston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Schilling eats them both and turns towards Houston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Houston sizes up Schilling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston lands a head shot.
Schilling checks a leg kick nicely.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Schilling slips the punch.
Houston slips a jab from Schilling.
Schilling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Houston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Houston throws an off balance right hand
and Schilling counters with a nice uppercut.
Schilling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Schilling moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilling lands a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Houston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schilling.
Schilling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Schilling had a free shot at his head there.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Schilling swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Schilling lands with an overhand left.
Schilling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
It looked like Houston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schilling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston misses with a two punch combination.
Schilling throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
Houston throws a quick counter head kick but Schilling was just out of range.
Schilling misses with a body kick.
Schilling throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
It looked like Houston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Schilling's shoulder, as Schilling tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Houston misses with a hook.
Houston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schilling closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schilling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schilling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schilling's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houston under the eye.
Schilling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schilling stuns Houston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schilling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Houston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schilling has time to react.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schilling throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Houston misses. #T4#
Houston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schilling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Houston momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Schilling.
Max Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schilling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schilling jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Houston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schilling's head backwards.
Schilling misses with a wild body shot.
Houston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schilling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Houston swings widly with a right hand
and Schilling counters with a left to the body.
Houston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Houston, as that shot connected.
Schilling lands a nice shot that snaps Houston's head back.
Joe Schilling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Houston 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GK 131 - Boyka vs Slider
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starrk.
Houston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Houston.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Starrk counters with a nice leg kick.
Houston throws a body punch but Starrk moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Starrk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starrk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Houston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Starrk scrambles back to his feet.
Starrk slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy head kick
and Starrk counters with a right hand to the body.
Starrk drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Houston drops Starrk with a beautiful combination! Starrk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Houston is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Coyote Starrk has been cut.
Starrk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston throws a body punch but Starrk moves out of range.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Starrk throws a series of strikes that have Houston backpedaling.
Starrk looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starrk.
Nice jab there from Starrk.
Starrk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Starrk throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Starrk doesn't seem bothered though.
Starrk lands a jab to the nose.
Starrk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starrk misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Houston misses. #T2#
Houston throws a series of punches but Starrk avoids them all with ease.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston throws a push kick but Starrk slaps the foot to one side.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starrk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Starrk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starrk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Houston throws a right hand that Starrk ducks under and follows up with a left that Starrk also avoids with ease.
Starrk throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Starrk's head but Starrk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Starrk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Starrk.#T3#
Houston misses with a combination
and Starrk counters with a nice body shot.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starrk scores with a hook.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Starrk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Houston checks a leg kick nicely.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Houston there.
Starrk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Starrk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Starrk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Starrk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Starrk is just out of range.
Starrk only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Starrk takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Houston throws a hook to the side of Starrk's head but Starrk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starrk throws a counter combo.
Houston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Starrk is out of range and Houston settles back down.
A left and a right from Starrk both land. Nice combination.
Starrk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Houston takes a step back to recover.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Starrk counters with a nice uppercut.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
As Houston backs off Starrk throws a huge counter combo but Houston manages to avoid it all.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starrk scores with a jab. Houston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston swings for the body but Starrk moves out of range.
Starrk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Starrk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Starrk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Houston is rocked!
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 Max Houston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coyote Starrk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Starrk lands a nice looking body shot.
Starrk cracks Houston with a good jab.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Starrk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coyote Starrk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Starrk counters with a nice right hand that sends Houston toppling to the canvas! Houston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Starrk finish him?!
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starrk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Starrk counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Houston out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Starrk is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Coyote Starrk!

Event: GKNY 128 - Boom vs Pratchett
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Houston throws a head kick that misses
and Xll counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at Xll to acknowledge the strikes.
Houston lands a head kick. Xll smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.
Xll slips a jab from Houston.
Xll misses with a two punch combination.
Xll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Houston - just one landing.
Houston scores with a shot to the body.
Houston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Xll is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston throws out a loose jab but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xll drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Xll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xll scores with a nice right hand.
Xll seems to have got his legs back now.
Xll with a hook.
Xll misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Houston lands a big uppercut and Xll crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Xll looks OK. Houston waves Xll back to his feet!
Nice cross by Xll.
Xll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Houston tried to score with a low kick but Xll checks it.
It looked like Xll was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Houston.
Xll cracks Houston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Houston scores with a jab. Xll acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xll misses with a straight right.
Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Houston misses.
Houston swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Xll.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Houston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xll manages to avoid it.
And Xll counters with a quick kick to the body but Houston blocks it.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xll scores with a hook.#T2#
Xll throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston slips a jab from Xll.
Houston digs a good hook to Xll's body.
Xll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xll throws a head kick that misses.
Houston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xll drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Houston! Xll is out on his feet! Houston rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Xll is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Xll is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Houston!
Max Houston thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 124 - Cole vs Houston
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Houston avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Cole scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
Houston swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Houston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole prevents a body shot from Houston.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Houston up against the cage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
We've been informed that Houston 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.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houston as Cole tries to tie him up. #T1#
Houston blocking some punches.
Houston lands an uppercut.
Cole stalls.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole presses Houston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Houston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Cole prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cole lands an uppercut.#T2#
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cole clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Houston throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole.
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cole.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Houston tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position. #T3#
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole tries to work over Houston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole has Houston pressed against the cage, preventing Houston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Houston misses.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Houston throws a fast counter high kick but Cole manages to duck under it in time.
Houston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Houston misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
As Houston tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Houston manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Houston thows a leg kick but Cole checks it #TD#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Houston!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Houston is defending well.
Houston keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Houston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Houston is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole 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.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Houston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range. #CL#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Houston has Cole pushed against the cage.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Houston tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Cole lands a body shot. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cole has Houston up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
Cole lands a left hand.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Houston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Houston throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Houston lands a shoulder strike.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Cole slips under a jab.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Houston.
Houston misses with the combination.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole prevents a body shot from Houston.
Cole tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Cole lands a right hand. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch.
Cole cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole. #CL#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Houston back against the cage. #BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.#CL#
Cole rushes Houston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Houston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houston tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Houston back against the cage.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houston can do to turn this around?
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Houston wants to break free but Cole has control.
Houston is trying to break free.#BC2#
Houston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole with a jab.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole lands a jab to Houston's midsection.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole. #T4##BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Houston takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Houston.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Houston.
Cole slips under a jab from Houston.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Houston. #CL#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Houston back into the cage.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole is working Houston over against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Houston or not.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houston misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole gets through Houston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houstons head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Houston backwards. #ROC#
Houston is rocked!
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Houston letting Cole take a breather here.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Houston tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Houston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Houston lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Houston.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Cole pushes Houston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
Houston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Houston is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Houston working hard to break the clinch.
Houston seems to have recovered his senses.
Houston swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houston.
Good body shot from Cole.
A body shot lands from Cole. #T4##TD#
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Houston is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Cole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Cole is nestled in close to Houston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Houston tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Houston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Cole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Houston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Houston throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Houston only half commits.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
A low kick from Houston is predictable there
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole tries to clinch but Houston moves out of range.
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.
Cole darts in trying to clinch
and Houston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Cole wants to clinch.#T1#
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Houston misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston with a jab.
Cole is looking to wear down Houston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Cole darts in and clinches Houston up against the cage.
Cole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Houston up against the cage.
Houston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Houston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cole gets through Houston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Houston tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Houston working hard to break the clinch.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Houston blocks with his arms.
Houston tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole cracks Houston with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole works on Houston's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow. #T3#
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Cole lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole keeps control of Houston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole is leaning against Houston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
A short right from Cole on the inside. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Houston misses with a hook.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Houston throws a big counter head kick but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole wants to clinch.
Cole throws a good cross that connects.
Cole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Houston.
Cole closes the distance looking to clinch
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole had his way with Max Houston in that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Houston throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Cole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Houston sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Houston.
Houston misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Houston!
Cole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Houston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cole is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to control the action but Houston is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is trying to work for a sweep but Cole has mounted him!#T1#
Cole raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cole working the ground and pound effectively.
Cole with the ground and pound from mount.
Houston is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cole landing punches.
Houston is trying to stand up.
Cole landing strikes from the mount and Houston is in trouble!
Houston wants to hold on but Cole pushes him away.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole drops a big elbow. That's hurt Houston! More shots from Cole and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole retains his middleweight title!
Michael Cole made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.

Event: GKNY 119 - Vershinin vs Wills
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Sigfridsson throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
Houston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigfridsson.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston throws out a leg kick but Sigfridsson moves out of range and Houston only half commits.
Houston takes a swing at Sigfridsson's ribcage but misses.
Sigfridsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sigfridsson scores with a jab to the body.
Sigfridsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Sigfridsson seems unphased.
Sigfridsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Houston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigfridsson slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Sigfridsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sigfridsson connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Sigfridsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Sigfridsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sigfridsson connects with a jab.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Houston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sigfridsson. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Sigfridsson coming out on top.
Houston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sigfridssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Houston misses the jab.
Houston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Houston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston throws the left hand but Sigfridsson avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Sigfridsson blocks the low kick.#CL#
Sigfridsson drives through and clinches with Houston against the cage. #BC2#
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Houston catches Sigfridsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Sigfridsson tries to move into range but Houston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sigfridsson tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Sigfridsson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sigfridsson throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
Sigfridsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sigfridsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Houston scores with a body shot.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Sigfridsson's head but Sigfridsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sigfridsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Houston lands a glancing blow to the side of Sigfridsson's head.
A big left from Sigfridsson misses.
Sigfridsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Sigfridsson is looking to slow Houston down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Houston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sigfridsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Sigfridsson tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Houston misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houston wants to get back to striking at distance but Sigfridsson won't allow it.
Sigfridsson pushes Houston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Houston thuds a left hand into Sigfridsson's body.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sigfridsson scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one.
Houston throws an off balance right hand
letting Sigfridsson counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Houston lands but Sigfridsson takes it in his stride.
Houston lands a big head kick that sends Sigfridsson to the canvas! Houston follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Houston!
After winning the bout, Max Houston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GKNY 116 - Cooke vs Joe
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Bezerra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houston's sensitive parts. #KD2#
Houston lands a big head kick that sends Bezerra tumbling to the mat! Houston takes a step backwards and waves Bezerra back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bezerra is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Bezerra has been cut.
Bezerra connects with the punch.
Oh Bezerra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bezerra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston throws a counter combo.
Bezerra seems to have got his legs back now.
Bezerra seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Houston shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bezerra is backing up but Houston catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bezerra covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Houston Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Houston!
Max Houston decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GKNY 108 - Guk vs Campbell
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Starrk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Starrk duly obliges.
Houston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been told by Starrk's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Houston blocks a jab.
Starrk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houston under the eye.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starrk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Starrk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Starrk misses its target.
Houston lands with an uppercut that bounces Starrk off the cage and back into range.
Houston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Houston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starrk's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starrk moves away from the strike by Houston.
Starrk lands a body shot.
Houston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Starrk to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Starrk counter with a right hand.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starrk manages to avoid it.
Starrk misses with a jab to the body
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Starrk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Houston avoids the body shot from Starrk. #T1#
A low kick from Houston misses #CL#
and Starrk counters by moving into the clinch.
Houston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Houston manages to break the clinch.
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Starrk had a free shot at his head there.
Houston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Houston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Houston.
Starrk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Starrk throws a jab but it's blocked by Houston.
Starrk misses with a hook.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starrk.
Starrk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Starrk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Starrk.
A clash of legs there as Starrk blocks the low kick.
Starrk connects with a body shot that sends Houston's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Houston misses with a lunging right hand
and Starrk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Houston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Starrk misses its target.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Starrk throws a shot to the body.
Starrk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Houston does no damage.
A big left from Starrk misses.
Houston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Starrk is able to avoid easily.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Starrk moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Starrk misses.
Starrk loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
Starrk punishes Houston's body with a nice straight punch.
Starrk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Starrk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Starrk walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Houston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Houston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Starrk on the side of the head.
Houston missing with a left hand there. Starrk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starrk throwing a counter right hand but Houston manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Houston drops Starrk with a beautiful combination! Starrk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Houston is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Starrk is rocked!
Starrk throws a nice looking combination but Houston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Starrk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.
Starrk looks up at the clock. Bad move! Houston lands a right hand from hell, dropping Starrk. Houston pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Houston!
Max Houston thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 99 - Bilous vs Tahere
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Asap misses.
Houston lands a jab to the head.
Asap throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Houston throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
Asap misses with a two punch combination.
Houston throws a wild body kick that Asap sees coming a mile off.
Houston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Asap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Houston. That snapped Asap's head back.
Asap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asap checks a leg kick nicely.
Sprint Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asap moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Houston throws a series of punches but Asap moves out of range. #CL2#
Asap forces Houston back against the cage and clinches.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Asap has the dominant position.#BC2#
Asap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Houston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asap in his tracks.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Houston working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Houston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Houston digs a good body shot into Asap's ribs.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Asap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asap wants to counter the offense by Houston and move into the clinch position.
Some bone on bone action there as Houston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asap throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Houston scores with a three punch combo!
Asap shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Asap is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Asap square on the jaw! Damn, Asap is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Houston!
An out of breath Max Houston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VCL Fight Night: 34
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Houston takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Houston lands with a shot to the body.
Houston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Houston's head back.
Dog Iii wants to land a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii is looking to counter punch.
Houston lands a jab-cross combination.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Dog Iii counters with a left to the body.
Houston scores with a shot to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a nice strike.
Dog Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Houston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Houston throws a leg kick but Dog Iii moved away.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houston tries to bum rush Dog Iii with a series of wild strikes but Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Dog Iii throws a front kick that sends Houston stumbling back into the cage.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dog Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dog Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Houston misses with a straight left.
Dog Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Houston blocks a jab.
Houston works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Dog Iii.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Houston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Houston blocks the body kick.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
It appears Dog Iii was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Dog Iii thows a leg kick but Houston checks it
and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Dog Iii missing with a left hand there. Houston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii stuns Houston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Houston, right into the meat.
Houston lands a nice shot to the body.
Houston thuds his right hand into Dog Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Houston avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Houston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
Houston slips under a jab.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
Houston drops his hands momentarily and Dog Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Houston checks it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dog Iii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Houston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Houston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Houston swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dog Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Houston takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Dog Iii lands.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii backing away here, and Houston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Houston misses.
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog Iii wants to land a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Houston defending well as Dog Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston lands a nice shot that snaps Dog Iii's head back.
Dog Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
Houston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Dog Iii. That snapped Houston's head back.
Dog Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dog Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston misses with a double jab.
Dog Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Houston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog Iii throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Houston! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Houston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Houston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Houston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Dog Iii moves out of range easily.
Dog Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Houston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dog Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Houston avoids the head kick by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Houston off the cage and back into range.
Houston blocks a head kick by Dog Iii.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Houston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
Houston throws a head kick but Dog Iii moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dog Iii.
Houston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Houston finds it's way through Dog Iii's defenses.
A head kick misses from Houston.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Houston jabs Dog Iii right on the nose. Dog Iii blinks but takes it well.
Dog Iii throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dog Iii. That snapped Houston's head back.
Houston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston misses with a few strikes there.
Dog Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Dog Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Houston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Houston misses with a hook
and Dog Iii counters with a body kick that stops Houston in his tracks momentarily.
That kick from Dog Iii tenderised Houston's leg. Houston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Nice body kick there by Dog Iii.
Houston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Houston doesn't seem bothered though.
Houston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog Iii.
Houston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Houston takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Houston looks to land a combination but Dog Iii avoids it well. #T3#
Houston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dog Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Houston.
Dog Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Houston drops his hands momentarily and Dog Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dog Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houston. Houston obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog Iii connects with the punch.
Dog Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houston can do to turn this around?
Dog Iii works the jab nicely.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dog Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog Iii slips a straight right by Houston.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Houston.
Houston dips to his left and cracks Dog Iii with an uppercut!#T4#
Houston misses with a leg kick
letting Dog Iii counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Houston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog Iii connects with a body shot that sends Houston's belly button to the back.
Houston throws a head kick but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Houston throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Houston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dog Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Houston doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Houston takes a step back to recover.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Houston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Dog Iii.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Houston might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dog Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Dog Iii scores with a hook to the body. Houston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Houston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Houston misses the body punch
and Dog Iii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dog Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Houston avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Houston walks into a jab.
Dog Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Dog Iii.
Houston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Houston misses the jab.
Dog Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Dog Iii lands a jab to Houston's midsection.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog Iii lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Houston is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dog Iii.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Dog Iii's head but Dog Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Dog Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houston doesn't seem phased though.
Houston misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Houston is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dog Iii lands with a good body shot.
Houston seems to have recovered his senses.
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Houston misses with a low kick.
Dog Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
Houston throws a series of punches but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Dog Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Houston throws the left hand but Dog Iii avoids the punch easily.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houston takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston misses with a body punch
enabling Dog Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog Iii scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dog Iii.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Houston throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
You can see that Houston has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by Dog Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dog Iii with a nice cross.
Dog Iii cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.#T3#
Houston throws a series of punches but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Houston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Houston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dog Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that half lands.
Dog Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Dog Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Houston seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dog Iii throwing a counter right hand but Houston manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Houston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houston scrambles back to his feet.
Dog Iii with a hook.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Dog Iii finds it's way through Houston's defenses.
Houston swings widly with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Dog Iii moves out of range easily.
Dog Iii tries to land a leg kick but Houston saw it coming and moves away.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Houston stalks Dog Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dog Iii's face. Dog Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
Houston lands a nice looking body shot.
Dog Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Houston.
Houston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Dog Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dog Iii 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Iii!

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