Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 578
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bakiyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Bakiyev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei thumps Bakiyev with a low kick.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Ahwei on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Ahwei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Al Ahwei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Ahwei is looking to clinch but Bakiyev is avoiding it.
Al Ahwei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Al Ahwei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Ahwei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
Al Ahwei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakiyev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Ahwei misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Al Ahwei avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Bakiyev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Al Ahwei stops Bakiyev from standing up.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Ahwei showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##ES2#
Bakiyev pushes Al Ahwei off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakiyev takes one on the button.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakiyev is fending him off so far but Al Ahwei persists. Nope, Bakiyev circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Ahwei tries to land a front kick but Bakiyev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Ahwei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot that sends Al Ahwei's belly button to the back.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Al Ahwei's body.#T3#
Al Ahwei lands a nice shot that snaps Bakiyev's head back.
Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
It looked like Al Ahwei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev 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.
Al Ahwei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev lands an overhand right.
Al Ahwei tries to move into range but Bakiyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Ahwei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakiyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Al Ahwei fails with the takedown
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Ahwei manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Ahwei manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Al Ahwei has his takedown stuffed
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ahwei shoots in but Bakiyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Ahwei misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev jabs at Al Ahwei's body.
Bakiyev lands a head shot.#KD#
A head kick lands from Al Ahwei that sends Bakiyev to the canvas. Bakiyev tries to scramble back to his feet but Al Ahwei brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Bakiyev is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Toktogulovich Bakiyev has been cut.
The referee asks Al Ahwei politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Al Ahwei prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bakiyev is still in real trouble! Can Al Ahwei finish him?
Bakiyev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Al Ahwei trying to control the position but Bakiyev is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Ahwei's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Al Ahwei tries for a kimura but Bakiyev is defending well. #SUB#
Al Ahwei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Ahwei is looking to take a break and control but Bakiyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toktogulovich Bakiyev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Bakiyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bakiyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Ahwei lands a jab-cross combination.
Al Ahwei throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei tries to clinch up but Bakiyev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakiyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Ahwei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Al Ahwei's ribs.
Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei lands with a shot to the body.
Bakiyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut.
Al Ahwei throws a sloppy head kick and Bakiyev moves out of range easily.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Al Ahwei throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook.
Al Ahwei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Ahwei misses with a left hand
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick that misses.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakiyev walks into a straight right hand from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakiyev slips a straight right by Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakiyev lands a jab to Al Ahwei's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakiyev connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakiyev stuffs the takedown.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Al Ahwei avoids it with no problem.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Ahwei manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakiyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakiyev pinned against the cage. Bakiyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei is looking to counter punch.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev jabs at Al Ahwei's body.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Al Ahwei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakiyev sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Ahwei throws a big shot that misses.
Al Ahwei misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev works the jab nicely.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei tries to clinch up.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Ahwei doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakiyev misses the target.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Al Ahwei's ribs.#T4#
Bakiyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakiyev lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Ahwei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Bakiyev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bakiyev 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.
Al Ahwei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bakiyev's waist but Bakiyev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Ahwei off to one side.
Al Ahwei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakiyev to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Ahwei fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Ahwei wants to clinch but Bakiyev slips to the side
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Farouk Al Ahwei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of Al Ahwei's head but Al Ahwei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Ahwei is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toktogulovich Bakiyev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei tries for a takedown but Bakiyev circles away easily
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a sloppy head kick and Bakiyev moves out of range easily.
Al Ahwei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev tries to avoid it but Al Ahwei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bakiyev to the ground. Bakiyev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Al Ahwei's body.#TD#
Al Ahwei gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Al Ahwei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bakiyev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Bakiyev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Al Ahwei is on him like a limpet, forcing Bakiyev back against the cage.
Al Ahwei tries to break the clinch but Bakiyev is controlling the position.
Bakiyev has had enough of the clinch but Al Ahwei keeps him there for the moment.
Al Ahwei has Bakiyev pressed against the cage.
Bakiyev is trying to break the clinch but Al Ahwei is controlling him.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Al Ahwei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bakiyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev blocks a head kick by Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Bakiyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Al Ahwei throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Bakiyev.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Ahwei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Ahwei swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Ahwei throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a nice strike.
Al Ahwei takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakiyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Ahwei off the cage and back into range.
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Ahwei fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot that sends Al Ahwei's belly button to the back.
Al Ahwei throws a combination that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
Al Ahwei stuns Bakiyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Ahwei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Ahwei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakiyev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: CEC 571
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Ahwei. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
St Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Ahwei.
St Pierre misses with a straight left. #CL2#
St Pierre clinches with his opponent.
Al Ahwei blocks an uppercut.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre lands an uppercut.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei. #BC#
Al Ahwei breaks from the clinch.
Al Ahwei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
St Pierre slips under a jab.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook.
St Pierre throws a jab when Al Ahwei was well out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
Al Ahwei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Ahwei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Al Ahwei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Al Ahwei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Al Ahwei.
St Pierre 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.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Ahwei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Pierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Pierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by St Pierre.
Al Ahwei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from St Pierre misses.
St Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ahwei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Ahwei throws an overhand right that lands on St Pierre's shoulder, as St Pierre tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre misses with a right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
St Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
St Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Pierre looks to land a right hand but Al Ahwei moved out of range.
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei feints a jab promting St Pierre to slip. Al Ahwei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St Pierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
St Pierre cracks Al Ahwei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good work by St Pierre as he checks the leg kick.
St Pierre avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
A telegraphed right hand from St Pierre misses the target.
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Ahwei lands with an uppercut that bounces St Pierre off the cage and back into range.
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Al Ahwei fights it but they end up in guard.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Al Ahwei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Al Ahwei!#REVR##T3#
Al Ahwei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Ahwei has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
St Pierre 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.#SUB2#
St Pierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Ahwei is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to buck Al Ahwei off but Al Ahwei is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Ahwei wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his arm.
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Pierre is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
St Pierre is trying to control Al Ahwei's posture but Al Ahwei avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Ahwei.
Some wild striking there from St Pierre.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
St Pierre pushes Al Ahwei up against the cage in a clinch.
St Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Ahwei's elbow.
St Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Al Ahwei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Pierre taking a breather.
St Pierre working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre gets through Al Ahwei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Al Ahwei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Ahwei throws the left hand but St Pierre avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Ahwei thuds his right hand into St Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Ahwei swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Pierre throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
Farouk Al Ahwei is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Al Ahwei manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
Al Ahwei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
St Pierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
St Pierre takes one on the button.#TD2#
St Pierre gets the takedown into side control.
St Pierre working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
St Pierre with the ground and pound but Al Ahwei regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Al Ahwei regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Ahwei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Ahwei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is keeping the position.
Al Ahwei has St Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.
St Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Al Ahwei's brow.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jesus St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Ahwei is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Al Ahwei blocks nicely. #T4#
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Ahwei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut.
St Pierre jabs Al Ahwei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Ahwei slips a jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
Farouk Al Ahwei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
St Pierre misses with a hook.
Al Ahwei fires out a quick counter leg kick but St Pierre just manages to avoid it.
St Pierre misses with a straight right.
Al Ahwei lunges at St Pierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Pierre's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
St Pierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Al Ahwei. Beautiful body shot.
Al Ahwei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from St Pierre misses the target.
St Pierre lands a lovely overhand right.
St Pierre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for St Pierre.
Al Ahwei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Al Ahwei misses.
A shot to the liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Al Ahwei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre digs a good body shot into Al Ahwei's ribs.#T1#
Al Ahwei throws a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Pierre thinking.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre checks a leg kick nicely.
St Pierre connects with a jab.
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target. #TD2#
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Al Ahwei dodges it nicely. #T2#
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
St Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Al Ahwei defends the submission attempt.
Al Ahwei blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Al Ahwei defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ahwei wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
St Pierre throwing shots but Al Ahwei is blocking nicely.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Ahwei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Pierre is working away from the top position though.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Al Ahwei dodges it nicely.
St Pierre throwing shots but Al Ahwei is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
St Pierre looks to land a strike but Al Ahwei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Al Ahwei defends.
St Pierre trying to control the position but Al Ahwei is working away.
Al Ahwei tries to escape but St Pierre is in control. #SUB2#
St Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Ahwei, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from St Pierre are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus St Pierre!
Jesus St Pierre spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEC 562
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Ahwei has his takedown stuffed
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daghammar.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.#TD2#
Al Ahwei shoots in and gets a takedown into Daghammar's guard.
Al Ahwei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daghammar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Al Ahwei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Al Ahwei advances position into side control!
Daghammar tries to buck Al Ahwei off but Al Ahwei is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Ahwei tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daghammar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Ahwei wants to stand but Daghammar has his arm trapped. #SU2#
Al Ahwei decides to stand back up.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a double leg but Daghammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Ahwei walks into a straight right hand from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Daghammar cracks Al Ahwei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Daghammar throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.#T3#
Al Ahwei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Ahwei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Daghammar gets caught flat footed, as Al Ahwei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daghammar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daghammar is pulling down on Al Ahwei's head to control his posture.
Al Ahwei is looking to advance position but Daghammar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Al Ahwei blocking the ground and pound.
Daghammar controlling from mount. #T4#
Daghammar throwing strikes but Al Ahwei bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Al Ahwei won't allow Daghammar to sweep him here.
Al Ahwei wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is keeping the position.
Al Ahwei wants to stand but Daghammar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Al Ahwei passes Daghammar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei wants to get back to his feet.
Al Ahwei works his way into side control.
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 Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Al Ahwei - just one landing.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Al Ahwei shoots in and gets a takedown into Daghammar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei passes into half guard.
Al Ahwei works his way into full mount! #T1#
Daghammar tries to lock up and control but Al Ahwei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Ahwei looking to take Daghammar's back but Daghammar rolls and after a scramble, Daghammar ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Daghammar to escape a tricky position.
Daghammar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Ahwei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him. #T2#
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Daghammar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daghammar trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Al Ahwei 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##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Ahwei wants to pass to mount but Daghammar is defending the position. #SU2#
Al Ahwei decides to stand up.
No luck for Al Ahwei with that takedown attempt.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice strike.
Daghammar stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
That kick from Al Ahwei tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daghammar defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Al Ahwei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daghammar connects with a single shot there.
Daghammar lands with a straight right. Al Ahwei didn't see that one coming.
Daghammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Ahwei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Ahwei.#T1#
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daghammar is fending him off so far but Al Ahwei persists. Nope, Daghammar circles away and we're back to standing.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei scores with a hook.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Ahwei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei connects with a single shot there.
Al Ahwei throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Ahwei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daghammar tries to avoid it but Al Ahwei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daghammar to the ground. Daghammar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Al Ahwei coming out on top.#T2#
Daghammar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Ahwei scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Daghammar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Ahwei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daghammar defends well and Al Ahwei ends up having to push Daghammar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown attempt
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Al Ahwei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Al Ahwei fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daghammar to the ground. Al Ahwei is now in Daghammar's guard.
Farouk Al Ahwei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daghammar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daghammar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Daghammar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving.
Al Ahwei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daghammar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Ahwei wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEC 555
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Durden jabs at Al Ahwei's body.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
Al Ahwei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Al Ahwei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Ahwei drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
Al Ahwei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden throws a jab when Al Ahwei was well out of range.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Durden.
Durden throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.#T1#
Durden avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Al Ahwei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Durden misses with a low kick as Al Ahwei jumps back.
A jab from Al Ahwei misses.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al Ahwei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Al Ahwei sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Ahwei checks a leg kick.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Ahwei throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Ahwei doesn't seem phased though.
Al Ahwei throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Ahwei throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Al Ahwei's shoulder, as Al Ahwei tries to avoid the shot.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Durden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Ahwei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durden pushes Al Ahwei away with a front kick.
Durden lands a jab.
Al Ahwei cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Ahwei lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Al Ahwei lands with a good body shot.
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Ahwei tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Al Ahwei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Ahwei.
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Ahwei's sensitive parts.
Durden jabs Al Ahwei right on the nose. Al Ahwei blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ahwei misses with a jab to the body
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Al Ahwei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden scores with a nice strike.
Durden feints and then cracks Al Ahwei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Ahwei down.
Al Ahwei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden connects with a body shot.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Ahwei defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Al Ahwei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Al Ahwei moved out of range.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden throws a series of punches but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Ahwei tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Durden does it's job there.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Al Ahwei is looking to clinch.
Al Ahwei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Ahwei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Durden lands with a kick to the temple. Al Ahwei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durden counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Ahwei.#T1#
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a two punch combination.
Al Ahwei needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Al Ahwei is looking to wear down Durden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden checks a low kick from Al Ahwei.
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden lands an overhand right.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Ahwei.
Durden thumps Al Ahwei with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Al Ahwei misses.
Al Ahwei walks into a left hand. #T2#
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Al Ahwei's shoulder, as Al Ahwei tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei takes one to the side of the head.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Ahwei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Ahwei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden sizes up Al Ahwei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Ahwei motions for Durden to come forward. Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei throws a series of punches but Durden avoids them all with ease.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Ahwei with a body shot.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Durden. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Al Ahwei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Durden looks to move away, Al Ahwei throws a big counter combo but Durden just gets out of the way.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden stuns Al Ahwei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durden slips a jab from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot.
Al Ahwei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Ahwei misses the shot to the body.
Durden misses the jab.
Al Ahwei throws a big counter combination but Durden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A big left from Al Ahwei misses.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Ahwei throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden scores with the left hand. Al Ahwei knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Ahwei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Al Ahwei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Al Ahwei is out of range.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al Ahwei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Durden throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Al Ahwei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook to the body
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Al Ahwei misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Ahwei.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Al Ahwei with an uppercut!
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Durden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Al Ahwei takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Al Ahwei closes the distance and clinches.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Ahwei has had enough of the clinch but Durden keeps him there for the moment.
Al Ahwei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Al Ahwei manages to break the clinch.
Al Ahwei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Ahwei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden connects with a jab.
Durden moves out of range as Al Ahwei strikes.
Al Ahwei thumps Durden with a low kick.
Durden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Ahwei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Al Ahwei throws out a powerful jab.
Durden keeps Al Ahwei at a distance using the push kick.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Ahwei's head backwards.
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Ahwei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durden in his tracks.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
Durden avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook.
Durden connects with the punch.
Al Ahwei connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Al Ahwei throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Ahwei.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden lands a nice hook to Al Ahwei's body. Al Ahwei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
A jab from Al Ahwei misses.
Al Ahwei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Ahwei's head.
Al Ahwei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ahwei.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Durden defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Durden lands a body shot.
Al Ahwei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden misses with a hook. Al Ahwei ducked under it nicely.
Durden with a nice cross.
Al Ahwei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#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!
Al Ahwei throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Al Ahwei - just one landing.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Durden slips under a jab from Al Ahwei.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Durden throws a head kick but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Ahwei misses with a straight left.
Al Ahwei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Aspire 84: McGee v Yamaguchi
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarkisyan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sarkisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.#TD2#
Al Ahwei shoots in and bounces Sarkisyan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Sarkisyan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Al Ahwei has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sarkisyan tries to throw a body punch but Al Ahwei avoids it by throwing Sarkisyan back against the cage.
Sarkisyan lands a left hand.
Al Ahwei presses Sarkisyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sarkisyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarkisyan working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisyan's elbow.
Al Ahwei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Al Ahwei lands a right hand. #T1#
Al Ahwei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei prevents a body shot from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarkisyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Ahwei backwards.
A hook to the body from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei jumps guard but Sarkisyan stands there with Al Ahwei around his waist. Al Ahwei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan scores with a shot to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
Sarkisyan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Al Ahwei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sarkisyan fails to land.
Sarkisyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarkisyan lands a body shot.
Al Ahwei is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Sarkisyan manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarkisyan misses the target.
Al Ahwei throws a big counter head kick but Sarkisyan avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Sarkisyan misses.
Al Ahwei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarkisyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sarkisyan misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarkisyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Ahwei doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Ahwei loads up on a big right hand but Sarkisyan slips the punch.
Al Ahwei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Al Ahwei clinches. #BC#
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarkisyan with a hook.
Al Ahwei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Ahwei swings for the body but Sarkisyan moves out of range.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarkisyan with a hook.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick
and Al Ahwei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Sarkisyan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice leg kick.
Sarkisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei feints the counter takedown.
Al Ahwei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sarkisyan misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sarkisyan. Al Ahwei shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Ahwei fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sarkisyan misses its target.#TD2#
Al Ahwei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sarkisyan did well to prevent Al Ahwei getting side control.
Al Ahwei controlling the action here.
Sarkisyan pushes Al Ahwei off looking to stand but Al Ahwei dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Al Ahwei is looking to advance position but Sarkisyan won't allow it.
Al Ahwei performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Ahwei wants to free his trapped foot but Sarkisyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sarkisyan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aharon Sarkisyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Sarkisyan misses with a low kick as Al Ahwei jumps back.
Al Ahwei throws out a counter right but Sarkisyan avoids it with no problem.
Sarkisyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Ahwei can do to turn this around?
Al Ahwei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sarkisyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarkisyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Ahwei throws a jab when Sarkisyan was well out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a solid leg kick but Sarkisyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Ahwei.
Sarkisyan slips a jab from Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping left.
Sarkisyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Al Ahwei tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarkisyan moves out of range of the body kick.
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarkisyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Ahwei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sarkisyan's calf.
Sarkisyan's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarkisyan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarkisyan slips a jab from Al Ahwei.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Ahwei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sarkisyan misses with a combination
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Al Ahwei blocks it.
A nice side step and Al Ahwei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sarkisyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Ahwei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
and Al Ahwei counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Ahwei takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Sarkisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarkisyan scores with a nice strike.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Sarkisyan strikes.
Sarkisyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Ahwei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Ahwei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sarkisyan throws an off balance right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a left to the body.
Sarkisyan throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Al Ahwei feints a counter leg kick.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab.#T3#
Sarkisyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarkisyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sarkisyan slips a straight right by Al Ahwei.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sarkisyan. That's going to slow Al Ahwei down.
Sarkisyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Al Ahwei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Ahwei checks a leg kick.
Al Ahwei throws a lazy right hand but Sarkisyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarkisyan thumps Al Ahwei with a low kick.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Ahwei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Ahwei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarkisyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sarkisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarkisyan.#T4#
Al Ahwei walks into a jab.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Sarkisyan checks it.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Al Ahwei.
Sarkisyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Ahwei.
Farouk Al Ahwei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarkisyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Ahwei wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sarkisyan wants to get back to his feet.
Sarkisyan is not content to let Al Ahwei control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sarkisyan dips to his left and cracks Al Ahwei with an uppercut!
Al Ahwei slips under a jab from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ahwei.
A jab from Sarkisyan misses.
Al Ahwei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sarkisyan defends it well.
Sarkisyan moves away from the strike by Al Ahwei.
Sarkisyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aharon Sarkisyan is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sarkisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Ahwei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarkisyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Ahwei is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Sarkisyan is predictable there
enabling Al Ahwei to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Al Ahwei misses. #T1#
Good leg kick by Sarkisyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Ahwei 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.
Sarkisyan misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Al Ahwei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sarkisyan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sarkisyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aharon Sarkisyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Ahwei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sarkisyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarkisyan connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarkisyan slips a straight right by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarkisyan. #T2#
Sarkisyan throws a lazy right hand but Al Ahwei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Ahwei shoots in and drives through. Sarkisyan sprawls well.
Sarkisyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarkisyan moves forwards but Al Ahwei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarkisyan as he jumps to the side.
Al Ahwei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sarkisyan swinging wildly here.
Sarkisyan lands a jab to Al Ahwei's midsection.#T3#
Al Ahwei thumps Sarkisyan with a low kick.
Sarkisyan throws a front kick aimed at Al Ahwei's knee but Al Ahwei avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Sarkisyan #TD2#
and Al Ahwei decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sarkisyan's guard.
Sarkisyan keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Al Ahwei tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarkisyan is retaining full guard.
Al Ahwei seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sarkisyan wants to sweep here but Al Ahwei controlling him for the moment.
Al Ahwei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sarkisyan keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.

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 Aharon Sarkisyan.
I think Sarkisyan 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Aspire 78: McGee v Gabagool
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
Lopez looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Al Ahwei tries to pass.
Al Ahwei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Al Ahwei is having none of it. #T1#
Al Ahwei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Ahwei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Ahwei moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez.
Al Ahwei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez tries to move into range but Al Ahwei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Al Ahwei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopez swings for the body but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Lopez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Al Ahwei scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Ahwei thuds his shin into the meat of Lopez's side.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopez looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Al Ahwei counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Al Ahwei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Al Ahwei isn't so interested in that idea.
Al Ahwei passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Ahwei.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ahwei not doing much here.
Al Ahwei stops Lopez from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Al Ahwei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lopez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Ahwei seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Al Ahwei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Ahwei blocks a jab.
Al Ahwei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez throws the kick towards the body but Al Ahwei avoids it.
Cruz Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lopez's knee momentarily.
Al Ahwei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Al Ahwei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Al Ahwei has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lopez!
Lopez is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lopez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lopez!
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Al Ahwei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Ahwei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Lopez wants to stand but Al Ahwei is controlling his posture from full guard.
Farouk Al Ahwei has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Lopez gets to his feet. Al Ahwei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Al Ahwei thuds his shin into the meat of Lopez's side.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Lopez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Al Ahwei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Ahwei is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Al Ahwei's knee but Al Ahwei avoids it well.
Al Ahwei fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
A jab from Lopez does it's job there.
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Al Ahwei is out of range.
Al Ahwei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy body kick from Lopez
and Al Ahwei counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Al Ahwei avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Al Ahwei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Ahwei 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.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Al Ahwei flicks out a counter leg kick but Lopez steps away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Al Ahwei's leg. Al Ahwei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Lopez 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#
Lopez looks to throw a body kick
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a thumping low kick.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Al Ahwei moves out of range easily.
Lopez backing away here, and Al Ahwei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lopez thows a leg kick but Al Ahwei checks it
and Al Ahwei makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lopez really felt that one!
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez tries to bum rush Al Ahwei with a series of wild strikes but Al Ahwei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Al Ahwei.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Lopez misses with a hook to the body
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez checks a low kick from Al Ahwei.#T1#
Lopez tries to land a body kick
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Ahwei with a hook.
Al Ahwei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopez.
Al Ahwei connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Ahwei motions for Lopez to come forward. Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Al Ahwei counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopez!
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Al Ahwei has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Al Ahwei content just to control the position here. #T2#
Let's hope that Al Ahwei has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Al Ahwei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Al Ahwei trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Al Ahwei controlling the position easily from mount.
Al Ahwei trying to control but Lopez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lopez is on top in guard. #T4#
Al Ahwei pulls Lopez in to control the position. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lopez has his hands clasped together but Al Ahwei extends and breaks Lopez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Al Ahwei.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Farouk Al Ahwei!
Farouk Al Ahwei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire 71: McGee v Ibu
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Costacurta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costacurta tries to bum rush Al Ahwei with a series of wild strikes but Al Ahwei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Ahwei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Ahwei throws out a loose jab but Costacurta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Ahwei shoots in looking for a takedown but Costacurta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Ahwei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Costacurta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Costacurta throws a good cross that connects.
Al Ahwei loads up on a big right hand but Costacurta slips the punch.
Rosinante Costacurta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Ahwei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Al Ahwei gets tackled into the cage by Costacurta. Costacurta maintains the clinch.
Al Ahwei goes for a takedown attempt but Costacurta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Costacurta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by Costacurta.
Al Ahwei fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Al Ahwei scores with a hook to the body. Costacurta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Costacurta misses with a low kick as Al Ahwei jumps back.
Costacurta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costacurta misses with a head kick.
Al Ahwei tries a quick counter leg kick but Costacurta is wise to it.
Nice body kick from Al Ahwei.
Jab, jab by Costacurta - just one landing.
Costacurta throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Costacurta throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costacurta won't be happy with that.
Costacurta bucks up and tries to throw Al Ahwei off but instead Al Ahwei has got his back!
Costacurta is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Al Ahwei.#T2#
Al Ahwei trying to control.#T3#
What can Costacurta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for the RNC.
Costacurta wants to escape the position.
Well, with Al Ahwei on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Costacurta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Costacurta is defending well though. Al Ahwei let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Costacurta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB2#
Al Ahwei tightening his grip on Costacurta, looking for the choke.
Costacurta is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Costacurta slips a jab from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice straight punches there by Al Ahwei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Costacurta moves out of range of the strikes.
Costacurta missing with a left hand there. Al Ahwei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costacurta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Costacurta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Costacurta moves into the clinch.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costacurta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Ahwei lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Costacurta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Ahwei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costacurta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Al Ahwei fails to land.
Al Ahwei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costacurta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Ahweis head.
Al Ahwei digs a right hand underneath Costacurta's ribcage. Costacurta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costacurta scores with a shot to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
Al Ahwei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costacurta after a bit of a struggle.
Costacurta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Ahwei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Ahwei struggles to land a body shot inside as Costacurta controls his hands.
Al Ahwei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Costacurta - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Costacurta.
Al Ahwei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costacurta throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei. #T2#
Costacurta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Ahwei backwards.
Al Ahwei swings wildly with an uppercut but Costacurta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Ahwei goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costacurta prevents it.
Costacurta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Ahwei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costacurta's elbow.
Al Ahwei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costacurta working aggressively here.
Al Ahwei lands a hook that snaps the head of Costacurta backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Ahwei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costacurta.
Costacurta is working Al Ahwei over against the cage.
Costacurta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei working aggressively here.
Costacurta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosinante Costacurta has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Al Ahwei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costacurta blocking some punches.
Costacurta throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Costacurta has a couple of punches blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei tries to work over Costacurta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Ahwei is working for takedown but Costacurta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rosinante Costacurta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei digs a right hand into Costacurta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Costacurta's gas tank.
Al Ahwei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Ahwei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costacurta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Costacurta.
Costacurta throws a head punch that misses.
Al Ahwei lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Al Ahwei. #TD2#
Al Ahwei has hold of one of Costacurta's legs. Costacurta is fighting the takedown attempt but Al Ahwei gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Costacurta keeping full guard, as Al Ahwei tries to pass.
Al Ahwei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Let's hope that Al Ahwei has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Costacurta keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Costacurta scores with a hook to the body.
Costacurta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costacurta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costacurta.
Costacurta lands a shot to the body.
Costacurta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Ahwei swings wildly with an uppercut but Costacurta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costacurta blocks a body shot from Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei misses with some punches.
Costacurta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Al Ahwei jumps into guard, dragging Costacurta to the mat.
Al Ahwei controls Costacurta momentarily but Costacurta frees himself. #T1#
Al Ahwei 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.
Costacurta trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Costacurta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Costacurta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Al Ahwei has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Ahwei is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rosinante Costacurta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Costacurta holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costacurta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Ahwei controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Al Ahwei.#T3#
Costacurta is trying to keep Al Ahwei in close.
Costacurta managing to control the position.
Costacurta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costacurta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Costacurta.
Costacurta misses with a hook
and Al Ahwei counters with a stiff right hand.
Costacurta misses with a leg kick
and Al Ahwei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Costacurta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice leg kick.
Costacurta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Costacurta throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Al Ahwei misses.
Costacurta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Ahwei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Costacurta on the side of the head.
Al Ahwei avoids the head kick by Costacurta.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Ahwei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Costacurta tries to avoid it but Al Ahwei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Costacurta to the ground. Costacurta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Ahwei misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Al Ahwei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costacurta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Ahwei to score with a decent uppercut.
Costacurta wants to land a leg kick but Al Ahwei is out of range.
Costacurta misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farouk Al Ahwei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Ahwei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Aspire 68: Brophy v Adams
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei sizes up Shipman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Shipman does no damage.
Al Ahwei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shipman's sensitive parts.
A jab from Al Ahwei finds it's way through Shipman's defenses.
Al Ahwei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Ahwei wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Ahwei throws the kick towards the body but Shipman avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Shipman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Al Ahwei.
Shipman avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei. #TD#
Shipman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Al Ahwei!
Al Ahwei is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipman cracks Al Ahwei with a big elbow.
Shipman misses with the ground and pound.
Al Ahwei is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shipman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Al Ahwei is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Shipman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei is looking to regain half guard here but Shipman keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Shipman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shipman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shipman scores with punches from side control.
Al Ahwei felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Ahwei taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shipman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Al Ahwei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Ahwei is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Shipman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Al Ahwei is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Al Ahwei defending against the ground and pound.
Al Ahwei gets back to half guard.
Al Ahwei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shipman.
Al Ahwei trying to control here.
Al Ahwei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shipman.
Al Ahwei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Ahwei.#SUB2#
Shipman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Al Ahwei has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Shipman manages to get his head free but now Al Ahwei has transitioned to an armbar! Shipman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Al Ahwei! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Farouk Al Ahwei!
Farouk Al Ahwei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Camatta blocks it.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
Al Ahwei checks a leg kick nicely.
Camatta dips to his left and cracks Al Ahwei with an uppercut!
Al Ahwei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camatta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Camatta throws a lazy right hand but Al Ahwei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Al Ahwei.
Camatta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Ahwei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
Camatta ducks right into an uppercut from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a nice shot that snaps Camatta's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Camatta misses.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Ahwei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Camatta takes a step back to recover.
Camatta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Ahwei throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Camatta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Ahwei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Ahwei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camatta escapes and throws Al Ahwei's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei is looking for a sweep.
Camatta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Camatta landing a few strikes. #T2#
Al Ahwei tries to bench press Camatta off him but Camatta keeps the position.
Al Ahwei regains half guard there - taking advantage of Camatta's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Camatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Ahwei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camatta is working away from the top position though.
Camatta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Ahwei tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Ahwei manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Al Ahwei 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.
Camatta stands up over Al Ahwei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Al Ahwei.
Camatta lands a couple of elbows.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for subs off his back but Camatta has passed one foot through into half guard.
Al Ahwei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Camatta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Camatta drops an elbow to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Still in half guard, Camatta seems content to control.
Camatta prevents Al Ahwei from improving his position.
Al Ahwei wants to get back to his feet.
Camatta 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.
Al Ahwei has his hands clasped together around Camatta's back. He's all about the action.
Camatta wants to pass to mount but Al Ahwei is defending the position.
Al Ahwei is looking to control Camatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Ahwei avoid being mounted?
Camatta is nestled in close to Al Ahwei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but Al Ahwei defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Camatta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Al Ahwei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camatta.
Al Ahwei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Ahwei needs to keep his hands up - Camatta had a free shot at his head there.
Camatta feints and then cracks Al Ahwei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Ahwei down.
Al Ahwei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Camatta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Ahwei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Ahwei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Camatta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei obviously looking to wear him down.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Al Ahwei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta lands a nice hook to Al Ahwei's body. Al Ahwei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Camatta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Al Ahwei tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Camatta is in Al Ahwei's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camatta 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.
Camatta trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom. #T1#
Camatta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Camatta working some strikes from top position.
Camatta trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camatta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camatta stands up over Al Ahwei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camatta is working Al Ahwei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camatta stays in close to Al Ahwei's body and controls the position.
Camatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Camatta trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Camatta chips away with some ground and pound.
Camatta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle here but Camatta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Camatta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camatta cracks Al Ahwei with a big elbow.
Camatta scoring with punches from side control.
Al Ahwei is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Ahwei tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Ahwei keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camatta working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Camatta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camatta 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!

Antonio Camatta wins by unanimous decision!
Antonio Camatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Farouk Al Ahwei had this to say: 'Sorry boss. We tried. Good luck to the finalists.'.

Event: EPL 12.8
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thrul doesn't seem bothered though.
Thrul throws a leg kick but Al Ahwei moved away.
Al Ahwei throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick that misses.
Thrul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Ahwei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thrul misses with a series of wild punches.
Thrul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Al Ahwei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrul lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Ahwei will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Thrul does it's job there.
Crunch! Thrul slams his shin into Al Ahwei's torso.
Thrul 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.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Thrul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Ahwei.#T1#
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Al Ahwei tenderised Thrul's leg. Thrul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Ahwei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thrul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Ahwei blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Ahwei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Ahwei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Al Ahwei misses with a body kick.
Thrul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Ahwei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrul throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thrul being controlled here, momentarily.
Al Ahwei looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thrul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Ahwei tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard.
Thrul keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thrul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Ahwei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Ahwei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Thrul keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul working a defensive guard here.
Al Ahwei preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Thrul has his foot on Al Ahwei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Ahwei works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Thrul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Ahwei defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Ahwei works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thrul has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Al Ahwei seems to be working for a kimura but Thrul defends the submission attempt.
Thrul gets back to full guard. #T4#
Thrul throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thrul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Ahwei's guard. #REVB#
Thrul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Ahwei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thrul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Al Ahwei working for a triangle but Thrul defends it easily.
Thrul stopping the sweep attempt from Al Ahwei.
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 Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Thrul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei.
Thrul throws a wild body kick that Al Ahwei sees coming a mile off.
Al Ahwei moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Ahwei slips a straight right by Thrul.
Al Ahwei feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thrul.
Aznar Thrul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thrul is looking to take a break and control but Al Ahwei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Ahwei gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.
Al Ahwei is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard. #T1#
Al Ahwei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Ahwei seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Al Ahwei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully.
Thrul is pushing down on Al Ahwei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Ahwei is fighting to maintain full guard but Thrul has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thrul pulls his head out easily.
Thrul lands strikes from half guard.
Thrul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Ahwei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Ahwei trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Thrul working over Al Ahwei with some ground and pound. Al Ahwei looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrul controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.
Al Ahwei is pressing down on Thrul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thrul won't allow Al Ahwei to sweep him here.
Al Ahwei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Ahwei has momentary wrist control but Thrul slips an elbow through the middle.
Thrul postures up and lands a big shot to Al Ahwei's brow.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thrul. #T3#
Al Ahwei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Ahwei has an active guard here but Thrul has managed to pass into half guard.
Thrul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thrul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thrul trying to control the action but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Al Ahwei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thrul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Ahwei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thrul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thrul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Thrul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thrul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Al Ahwei actively working from the bottom here.
Thrul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Ahwei is looking to improve his position.
Thrul is looking to advance position but Al Ahwei won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul blocks the strikes from Al Ahwei.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Aznar Thrul!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Aznar Thrul!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Aznar Thrul!

Aznar Thrul wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Aznar Thrul rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Farouk Al Ahwei was interviewed post fight and said 'Once again, I hang my head in shame, again.'.

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei is looking to clinch.
Al Ahwei connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Ahwei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Al Ahwei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Ahwei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen wants to counter with a clinch but Al Ahwei pushes him away.
Allen misses with a kick to the body
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice body shot.
Allen motions for Al Ahwei to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allen wants to slow Al Ahwei down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Allen forces Al Ahwei back against the cage and clinches.
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!#BC#
Al Ahwei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Al Ahwei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Ahwei digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Al Ahwei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Ahwei.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Ahwei thumps Allen with a low kick.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Al Ahwei misses.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick. #T2#
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Ahwei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Al Ahwei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
It looks like Al Ahwei has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Allen connects with a body shot.
Al Ahwei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well. #T3#
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Al Ahwei is rocked!
Al Ahwei connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Al Ahwei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Al Ahwei as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Al Ahwei seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen cracks Al Ahwei with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Al Ahwei tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Allen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Al Ahwei is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
A relieved looking Gracie Allen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Farouk Al Ahwei stepped up to the mic, saying 'Once again, I hang my head in shame, again.'.

Event: EPL 12.6
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei catches Hawkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins throws a jab when Al Ahwei was well out of range.
Al Ahwei thuds his right hand into Hawkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawkins works Al Ahwei's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawkins.
Hawkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawkins takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick there by Al Ahwei.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Hawkins swings for the body but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei digs a good body shot into Hawkins's ribs.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Al Ahwei ducks down to avoid it.
Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Al Ahwei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Al Ahwei misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Al Ahwei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei misses with a looping right.
Hawkins misses with a right hand #TD#
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Ahwei in particular looking to stall.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but Hawkins defending well.
Al Ahwei is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Al Ahwei is working for a submission of some sort.
Hawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawkins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hawkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Ahwei tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Ahwei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Al Ahwei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Ahwei trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawkins's guard.#T3#
Al Ahwei throws a big right hand that misses.
Al Ahwei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hawkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Ahwei cracks a nice hook into Hawkins's ribs.
It looks like Al Ahwei has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hawkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Ahwei's hands.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Ahwei sizes up Hawkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawkins throws a one two combo. #T4#
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Al Ahwei's head but Al Ahwei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Ahwei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Al Ahwei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Ahwei on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Ahwei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Ahwei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Ahwei looks to land a body kick but Hawkins moved away.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Ahwei throws out the jab.
Al Ahwei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Ahwei - that will leave a mark!
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei is looking to chop away at Hawkins's legs.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Ahwei manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawkins.
A big left from Al Ahwei misses.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot.
Hawkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al Ahwei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Ahwei 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 Hawkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Ahwei.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Ahwei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Ahwei tried to score with a low kick but Hawkins checks it.
Al Ahwei motions for Hawkins to come forward. Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins lands with a straight right. Al Ahwei didn't see that one coming.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Al Ahwei's shoulder, as Al Ahwei tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Ahwei is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Hawkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Ahwei from advancing position. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking for a kimura but Hawkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Ahwei to get the leverage.
Hawkins tries to get to full guard but Al Ahwei has control of the leg.
Al Ahwei wants to advance to full mount but Hawkins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hawkins controlling the position.#SUB#
Al Ahwei drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hawkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hawkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hawkins! #REVB#
Al Ahwei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Al Ahwei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lamont Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hawkins landing a few strikes.
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Al Ahwei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Ahwei tries to bench press Hawkins off him but Hawkins keeps the position.
Al Ahwei is trying to control Hawkins's posture but Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Al Ahwei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Al Ahwei is looking for a sweep.
Al Ahwei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Al Ahwei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawkins is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Al Ahwei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawkins prevents Al Ahwei from improving his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Al Ahwei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Ahwei gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamont Hawkins.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Farouk Al Ahwei!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Farouk Al Ahwei!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Farouk Al Ahwei!

Farouk Al Ahwei wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Farouk Al Ahwei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Lamont Hawkins had this to say: 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

Event: EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin tries to land a leg kick but Al Ahwei saw it coming and moves away.
Al Ahwei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matoshin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Matoshin lands a nice hook to Al Ahwei's body. Al Ahwei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Al Ahwei ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Ahwei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin scores with a nice head shot.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Al Ahwei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin unleashes a big counter combination but Al Ahwei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet.
Matoshin throws a hook but Al Ahwei blocks it.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ahwei.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.#T1#
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Al Ahwei's shoulder, as Al Ahwei tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matoshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet.
Matoshin throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Ahwei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Al Ahwei tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Ahwei's calf.
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Al Ahwei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Ahwei misses with a lunging right hand
and Matoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Al Ahwei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin throws the left hand but Al Ahwei avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Al Ahwei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Ahwei fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Al Ahwei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matoshin did well to prevent Al Ahwei getting side control.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep. Al Ahwei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Ahwei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matoshin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matoshin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Al Ahwei manages to pass to mount!
Matoshin tries to reverse the position but Al Ahwei maintains control.
Matoshin tries to lock up and control but Al Ahwei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Ahwei content just to control the position here.
Al Ahwei wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Al Ahwei avoids the attempt from Matoshin to control.#T3#
Al Ahwei seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Matoshin is holding on tight. #SUB#
Al Ahwei has control of Matoshin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matoshin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei content just to control the position here.
Matoshin holds on for dear life.
Al Ahwei fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matoshin is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Al Ahwei looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Al Ahwei wants to take Matoshin's back but he can't do it this time.
Al Ahwei is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Al Ahwei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matoshin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but Matoshin pushes his legs off easily.
Matoshin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matoshin trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
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 Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Al Ahwei misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin scores with a hook.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the head.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin moves forwards but Al Ahwei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Ahwei.
Matoshin lands with a hook. Al Ahwei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Ahwei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Ahwei.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.#T1#
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Ahwei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Ahwei.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Al Ahwei ducks down to avoid it.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Al Ahwei walks into a straight right hand from Matoshin.
Al Ahwei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Al Ahwei defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Matoshin as he connects with a hook.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Al Ahwei goes for a double leg but Matoshin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matoshin continues to drive forward.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Ahwei looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Ahwei connects with the punch.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Al Ahwei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Ahwei connects with a solid leg kick.
Matoshin jabs Al Ahwei right on the nose. Al Ahwei blinks but takes it well.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matoshin pinned against the cage. Matoshin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Ahwei tests Matoshin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Ahwei lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Matoshin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Ahwei to score with a decent uppercut.
Matoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Ahwei throws out the jab.
Al Ahwei darts in looking for a takedown but Matoshin gets double underhooks and turns Al Ahwei into the cage.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Matoshin throws a body kick.
Al Ahwei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matoshin jabs at Al Ahwei's body.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matoshin scores with the left hand. Al Ahwei knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Ahwei looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Al Ahwei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matoshin connects with the punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Matoshin lands.
Al Ahwei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin scores with a nice strike.
Matoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei lands a glancing blow to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick
enabling Matoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Al Ahwei throws a big shot that misses.
Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin lands with a right hand.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.
Al Ahwei throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!

Toshi Matoshin wins by unanimous decision!
Toshi Matoshin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Farouk Al Ahwei stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to my sensei Bwang Jong Sr. I've gotten to be under threat from the sack after these recent results. I will return to the desert immediately to try and uncover my future path.'.

Event: EPL 12.4
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by Al Ahwei.
A slow jab from Al Ahwei misses its intended target.
Thrul tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Ahwei is wise to it.
Al Ahwei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Thrul.
Thrul takes one to the side of the head.
Thrul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrul blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Ahwei blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick that misses.
Thrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Ahwei.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Ahwei.
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!
Thrul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Ahwei looks to land a left hand but Thrul moved out of range nicely.
Al Ahwei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrul is fending him off so far but Al Ahwei persists. Nope, Thrul circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Al Ahwei throws a body kick that misses.
Al Ahwei backing away here, and Thrul unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Ahwei checks a low kick from Thrul.
Al Ahwei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrul.
Al Ahwei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al Ahwei checks the leg kick.
Al Ahwei lands with a right hand.
Al Ahwei slips a straight right by Thrul.
Thrul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Ahwei.
Jab from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrul checks a low kick from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch
and Thrul counters with a head kick.
Al Ahwei misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets caught flat footed, as Thrul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul pushes down on Al Ahwei's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Thrul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Thrul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Ahwei's coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Thrul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Ahwei!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul controlling from the full mount.
Al Ahwei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Ahwei is looking for a sweep. Thrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thrul is thwarting Al Ahwei's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Al Ahwei is looking to improve his position.
Al Ahwei manages to get to full guard.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Ahwei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thrul controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but Thrul pushes his legs off easily.
Thrul throws a strike but Al Ahwei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Thrul looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrul, not yet.
Al Ahwei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thrul tries to strike from the bottom.
Al Ahwei looking to sit in guard and control but Thrul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei is pulling down on Thrul's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrul, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Al Ahwei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thrul is aware though and is defending well.
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 Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Al Ahwei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Thrul checks a leg kick nicely.
Thrul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Thrul.
Al Ahwei tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrul avoided it.
Thrul staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrul! But no joy.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei tries to clinch there but Thrul circles away.
Thrul throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul cracks Al Ahwei with an open hand slap.
Thrul staying out of range there.
Thrul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Farouk Al Ahwei is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Ahwei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Thrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Thrul.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Ahwei throws a wild body kick that Thrul sees coming a mile off.
Thrul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Thrul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Ahwei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thrul's hands.
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a right hook to the body.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Thrul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Ahwei doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Al Ahwei blocks a jab.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thrul counters with a nice kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrul.
Al Ahwei throwing a counter right hand but Thrul manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul throws a big shot that misses.
Thrul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Ahwei lands a front kick.
Al Ahwei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrul throws out the jab.
Al Ahwei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Al Ahwei clinches up against the cage.
Al Ahwei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thrul walks away with a smile on his face. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Ahwei throws an off balance right hand
and Thrul counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thrul - that will leave a mark!
Al Ahwei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrul cracks the inside of Al Ahwei's front leg.
Thrul needs to keep his hands up - Al Ahwei had a free shot at his head there.
Thrul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Al Ahwei misses the shot to the body.
Thrul lands with a slapping head kick.
Thrul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ahwei.#T3#
Al Ahwei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Ahwei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thrul on the side of the head.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick
and Thrul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Ahwei lands with a nice body punch.
Al Ahwei avoids the head kick by Thrul.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Ahwei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
Thrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrul throws the left hand but Al Ahwei avoids the punch easily.
Al Ahwei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Ahwei swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrul.
Al Ahwei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Thrul throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Thrul walks into a stiff left hand from Al Ahwei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Ahwei crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrul - the referee stops the clock and Al Ahwei gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrul. Al Ahwei manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Ahwei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrul. That did some damage!
Al Ahwei throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thrul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thrul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
Thrul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrul distracts Al Ahwei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aznar Thrul.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Farouk Al Ahwei!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: EPL 12.3
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Adelhard. Beautiful body shot.
Adelhard looks to land a body kick but Al Ahwei moved away.
We've been hearing reports that Adelhard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al Ahwei tries to land a front kick but Adelhard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Ahwei. That snapped Adelhard's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
Al Ahwei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adelhard.
Adelhard thows a body kick. Al Ahwei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adelhard is looking to slow Al Ahwei down with leg kicks.
Adelhard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adelhard.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelhard lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Adelhard moves out of range.
Al Ahwei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adelhard scores with a hook.#T1#
Al Ahwei takes a swing at Adelhard's ribcage but misses.
Al Ahwei moves forwards but Adelhard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adelhard throws a low kick, looking for Al Ahwei's leg but Al Ahwei calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adelhard checks a leg kick.
Adelhard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Ahwei doesn't seem bothered though.
Adelhard throws a head kick that half lands.
Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adelhard.#TD#
Adelhard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Ahwei looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Al Ahwei is looking to improve his position.
Adelhard trying to control the pace.
Al Ahwei trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Ahwei in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Adelhard landing strikes from the mount and Al Ahwei is in trouble!
Al Ahwei manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adelhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Ahwei's head. #SUB#
Adelhard seems to be working for a kimura but Al Ahwei defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Adelhard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Ahwei wants to control but Adelhard passes into side. #T3#
Al Ahwei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adelhard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Ahwei is trying to maintain the position but Adelhard is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Adelhard seems content to control.
Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
Al Ahwei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adelhard is looking to pass into half guard but Al Ahwei pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Al Ahwei is in guard.#REVB#
Adelhard pulls Al Ahwei in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Adelhard keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Adelhard keeping full guard, as Al Ahwei tries to pass.
Adelhard controls Al Ahwei momentarily but Al Ahwei frees himself.
Adelhard keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei drops back looking for a leg! Adelhard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adelhard manages to kick Al Ahwei off! Al Ahwei jumps back into Adelhard's guard.
Adelhard trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard Adelhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernhard Adelhard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Al Ahwei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Adelhard trying to control here.
Al Ahwei wants to advance to full mount but Adelhard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Al Ahwei trying to control the position from guard on top but Adelhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adelhard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Ahwei is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Adelhard.
Al Ahwei tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Al Ahwei working away.
Adelhard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Ahwei's best efforts.
Adelhard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Ahwei is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adelhard is just riding it out for now. Al Ahwei eventually gives up the hold.
Adelhard gets full guard.
Adelhard trying to control the position.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adelhard 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#
Bernhard Adelhard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adelhard is trying to control. Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adelhard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Al Ahwei is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Adelhard looking to secure an arm triangle but Al Ahwei defends it well.
Adelhard controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Al Ahwei is squirming around, avoiding Adelhard's attempts to control the action.
Adelhard avoids the attempt from Al Ahwei to control.
Al Ahwei is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Ahwei wants to control but Adelhard is having none of it.#SUB#
Al Ahwei tries to improve his position but Adelhard has taken his back! Adelhard has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Al Ahwei tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Adelhard pushes Al Ahwei away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
Farouk Al Ahwei spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry to my sensei Bwang Jong Sr. I've gotten to be under threat from the sack after these recent results. I will return to the desert immediately to try and uncover my future path.'.

Event: EPL 12.2
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Malvo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Ahwei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malvo. That one must have hurt.
Al Ahwei digs a good body shot into Malvo's ribs.
Malvo takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Malvo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malvo with a hook.
Al Ahwei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Ahwei throws a front kick aimed at Malvo's knee but Malvo avoids it well.
Malvo tests Al Ahwei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Ahwei checks a leg kick.
Al Ahwei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Malvo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Malvo ducks right into an uppercut from Al Ahwei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Malvo. That snapped Al Ahwei's head back.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Ahwei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malvo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malvo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Ahwei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Al Ahwei counters with a shoot takedown. Malvo fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malvo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malvo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malvo! #REVB#
Al Ahwei tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Malvo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Al Ahwei wants to hold on but Malvo pushes him away.
Al Ahwei is wriggling around trying to escape.
Malvo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo breaks from Al Ahwei's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Al Ahwei sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Malvo lands with a punch from half guard.
Al Ahwei's coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Malvo wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is defending well. #SUB#
Al Ahwei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malvo is looking to take a break and control but Al Ahwei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malvo works his way into full mount!
Malvo prevents Al Ahwei from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB2#
Malvo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Al Ahwei taking shots to the head.
Al Ahwei is looking to get to half guard.
Al Ahwei is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malvo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Al Ahwei?
Malvo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Ahwei is desperately trying to improve his position but Malvo has a good base and remains in mount.
Malvo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Ahwei is looking to improve his position but Malvo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Al Ahwei checks a low kick from Malvo.
Nice defenses there by Al Ahwei.
Malvo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Ahwei will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Malvo gets tackled into the cage by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei maintains the clinch.
Malvo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malvo lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Al Ahwei.
Malvo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Ahwei or not.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Malvo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Al Ahwei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Ahwei backwards.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Al Ahwei avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Ahwei blocking some punches.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Al Ahwei avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Ahwei.
Malvo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Ahwei blocks an uppercut.
Al Ahwei blocking some punches.
Al Ahwei throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei blocks a body shot from Malvo.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Ahwei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malvo is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Al Ahwei.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei prevents Malvo from breaking the clinch.
Al Ahwei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Al Ahwei controls the action.
Al Ahwei lands a right hand.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
Al Ahwei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Al Ahwei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Ahwei lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Ahwei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Ahwei.
Malvo lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Ahwei.
Malvo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
A short right from Malvo.
Malvo scores with a hook to the body.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Ahwei's elbow.
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Ahwei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Ahwei lands an uppercut.
Al Ahwei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Al Ahwei controls the action.
Malvo misses with a knee to the head.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Malvo.
Al Ahwei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Ahwei lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Ahwei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Malvo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Ahwei or not.
Lorne Malvo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malvo pushes Al Ahwei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Al Ahwei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Ahwei dips to his left and cracks Malvo with an uppercut!
Malvo lands a nice hook to Al Ahwei's body. Al Ahwei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Ahwei's hands.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Ahwei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ahwei throws a head kick that misses.
Al Ahwei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvo.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Al Ahwei avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Al Ahwei blocks the body kick.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
Malvo throws a good cross that connects.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malvo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Ahwei.
Malvo misses with a hook. Al Ahwei ducked under it nicely.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Ahwei.
Malvo cracks a nice hook into Al Ahwei's ribs.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Ahwei thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Malvo finds it's target.
Malvo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab.
Al Ahwei throws the left hand but Malvo avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malvo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Al Ahwei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nikitin throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Ahwei.
A slow jab from Nikitin misses its intended target.
Al Ahwei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nikitin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Ahwei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin cracks the inside of Al Ahwei's front leg.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ahwei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nikitin ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
Nikitin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Ahwei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikitins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nikitin throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Al Ahwei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nikitin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Ahwei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Al Ahwei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Ahwei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikitin controls the pace.#T2#
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but instead Nikitin has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei looking for submissions off his back.
Al Ahwei manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving. #T3#
Nikitin lands a couple of elbows.
Al Ahwei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikitin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Al Ahwei controlling him for the moment.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
Al Ahwei passes Nikitin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nikitin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Nikitin wants to control but Al Ahwei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nikitin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Ahwei jumps into side control!
Al Ahwei moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Al Ahwei tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nikitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Ahwei working away.#SUB#
Al Ahwei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Ahwei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandr Nikitin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Nikitin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Nikitin avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikitin connects with a body shot.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the body
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Ahwei. Nikitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikitin lands a jab to the head.
Al Ahwei tried to score with a low kick but Nikitin checks it.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Al Ahwei scores with a leg kick.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nikitin checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Nikitin.
Nikitin slips under a jab.
Nikitin scores with a jab.
Nikitin throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Al Ahwei finds it's target.
Al Ahwei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nikitin swings for the body but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nikitin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikitin lands with a good body shot.
Al Ahwei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Ahwei takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Al Ahwei delivers a nice body kick.
Nikitin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Ahwei tried to counter with a leg kick but Nikitin avoided it.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Ahwei to score with a decent uppercut.
Nikitin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al Ahwei rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Nikitin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Ahwei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikitin.
Al Ahwei with a nice cross.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Al Ahwei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nikitin lands a body shot.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nikitin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Ahwei wants to slow Nikitin down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Ahwei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands an overhand right.
Nikitin lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Nikitin coming out on top.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin throws a right hand that Al Ahwei ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Ahwei also avoids with ease.
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!
Nikitin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Ahwei is fending him off so far but Nikitin persists. Nope, Al Ahwei circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikitin lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Nikitin lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikitin was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Ahwei. Nikitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikitin blocks a jab.
Al Ahwei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Ahwei blocks a jab.
Al Ahwei with a hook.
Nikitin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikitin throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Ahwei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body.
Nikitin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nikitin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!

Alexandr Nikitin wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Alexandr Nikitin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFA 12
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Ahwei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Al Ahwei 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.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Ahwei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Ahwei blocks a jab.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Ahwei is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for submissions but instead, Lee has regained full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Al Ahwei pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Ahwei passes to side control.
Lee is being controlled here.
Al Ahwei trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Al Ahwei tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Al Ahwei's guard! Nice work there by Lee! #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Al Ahwei throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Al Ahwei's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee wants to control but Al Ahwei is keeping him busy.
Al Ahwei tries to improve position but can't.
Al Ahwei is not content to let Lee control the position.
Al Ahwei can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Ahwei regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Al Ahwei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Ahwei throws a big shot that misses.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Al Ahwei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Ahwei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Crunch! Al Ahwei slams his shin into Lee's torso.
Lee is looking to wear down Al Ahwei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Ahwei can pounce on him.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Ahwei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Ahwei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Al Ahwei misses with a body kick.
Al Ahwei throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Al Ahwei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
That kick from Al Ahwei tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Lee.
Al Ahwei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
letting Al Ahwei counter with a right hand.
Lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Al Ahwei ducks down to avoid it.
Al Ahwei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Ahwei lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Al Ahwei pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Al Ahwei throws a sloppy head kick
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei connects with the punch.#T3#
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee cracks Al Ahwei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Al Ahwei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Al Ahwei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Ahwei looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
A cross from Al Ahwei lands.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Ahwei checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Ahwei! But no joy.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Ahwei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Ahwei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Ahwei looking to pass the guard.
Al Ahwei throwing strikes but missing.
Al Ahwei tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.#TD2#
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Al Ahwei eventually gives up the hold.
Al Ahwei is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Farouk Al Ahwei has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is not content to let Al Ahwei control the position.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Al Ahwei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Al Ahwei trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Ahwei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Al Ahwei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Ahwei has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Al Ahwei off! Al Ahwei jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lewis Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Lee working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab from Lee.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice body kick.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab.#T3#
Nice body kick from Al Ahwei.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Al Ahwei to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Ahwei's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Ahwei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Al Ahwei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al Ahwei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Ahwei's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Ahwei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Ahwei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Al Ahwei lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Lee.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Lee. #T4#
Al Ahwei lands an overhand right.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Ahwei's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Ahwei. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Ahwei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee lands with a hook. Al Ahwei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Al Ahwei dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Ahwei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Al Ahwei slams his shin into Lee's torso.
Farouk Al Ahwei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farouk Al Ahwei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Ahwei 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farouk Al Ahwei!
An out of breath Farouk Al Ahwei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Lewis Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

Event: VFA 9
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a big shot that misses.
NKone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei slips a straight right by NKone.
NKone swings widly with a right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a good, hard body kick but NKone shrugs it off.
Al Ahwei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NKone throws out the jab.
NKone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Ahwei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as NKone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei wants to clinch.
NKone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei looks to land a left hand but NKone moved out of range nicely.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
NKone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
NKone wants to clinch
and Al Ahwei counters with a stiff right hand.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
NKone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Ahwei to the ground. NKone is now in Al Ahwei's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
NKone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
NKone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but NKone pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NKone defends it easily.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position but NKone postures up. #T2#
NKone wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells NKone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
NKone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Ahwei trying to keep a closed guard but NKone is proving a slippery customer.
Al Ahwei wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Al Ahwei trying to keep a closed guard but NKone is proving a slippery customer.
NKone stays in close to Al Ahwei's body and controls the position.
NKone postures up and lands a big shot to Al Ahwei's brow.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
Al Ahwei looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Ahwei, not yet.
Al Ahwei controls NKone momentarily but NKone frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Al Ahwei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Ahwei with a jab.
Al Ahwei throws a lazy body kick
and NKone counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Ahwei defending well as NKone loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A lazy left from Al Ahwei finds it's target.
NKone misses with a hook. Al Ahwei ducked under it nicely.
NKone shoots for a takedown but Al Ahwei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Ahwei lands a glancing blow to the side of NKone's head.
A slow jab from Al Ahwei misses its intended target.
Al Ahwei swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
NKone tries to counter with a takedown but Al Ahwei is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Al Ahwei misses.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Ahwei sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ahwei scores with a nice head shot.
Al Ahwei tries to land a front kick but NKone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
NKone throws a hook to the side of Al Ahwei's head but Al Ahwei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Al Ahwei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
NKone lands a right hook to the body.
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Ahwei! But no joy.
NKone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Ahwei throws out the jab.
Al Ahwei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
NKone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Ahwei back to the cage. NKone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
NKone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Ahwei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
NKone misses the shot to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with an attempted mid kick.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Ahwei! But no joy.
NKone throws a jab when Al Ahwei was well out of range.
NKone takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
NKone lands a body shot.
NKone throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
NKone lands with a nice body punch.
NKone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Ahwei under the eye.
Jab by Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab.
Al Ahwei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
NKone cracks Al Ahwei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from NKone.
Al Ahwei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Ahwei. #T1#
A punch combination from Al Ahwei misses.
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
NKone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
NKone moves out of range of the body kick.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Ahwei throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and NKone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by NKone.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
NKone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Ahwei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
NKone looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
NKone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Ahwei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NKone cracks Al Ahwei with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei has his foot on NKone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. NKone works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Ahwei controls NKone momentarily but NKone frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells NKone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Ahwei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
NKone wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Al Ahwei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
NKone looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
NKone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Ahwei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from NKone.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
NKone looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for a guillotine here but NKone defends easily.
NKone wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because NKone has passed into half guard!
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Ahwei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
NKone wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone 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#
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut.
NKone misses with a body shot.
Al Ahwei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
NKone throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Ahwei makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. NKone really felt that one!
NKone throws a hook to the side of Al Ahwei's head but Al Ahwei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NKone connects with a body shot that sends Al Ahwei's belly button to the back.
NKone takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Al Ahwei throws a sloppy head kick
and NKone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
NKone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Ahwei.
NKone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Ahwei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and NKone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NKone throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice low kick that buckles NKone's knee momentarily.
NKone throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Al Ahwei to counter with a crisp jab.
NKone throws a big shot that misses.
NKone loads up on a big right hand but Al Ahwei slips the punch.
Al Ahwei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Ahwei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei. #T1#
NKone missing with a left hand there. Al Ahwei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
NKone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Ahwei's head backwards.
NKone misses with a looping left.
NKone misses with a left hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Ahwei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
NKone misses with a kick to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick #TD#
and NKone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and NKone defends well.
NKone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
NKone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Ahwei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
NKone working some strikes from top position.
NKone preventing the sweep.
Al Ahwei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. NKone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
NKone trying to control from the bottom.
Al Ahwei wants to control but NKone is keeping him busy.
NKone works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Al Ahwei looking to sit in guard and control but NKone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
NKone scoring with punches to the head and body.
NKone scoring with some ground and pound.
NKone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
NKone preventing the sweep.
NKone stands and throws Al Ahwei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Al Ahwei manages to get back to half guard.
NKone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Al Ahwei trying to hold on to NKone's head to control him but NKone postures up.
NKone is controlling the pace.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Ahwei can do to turn this around?#SUB#
NKone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
NKone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
NKone 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NKone 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
A relieved looking Ole NKone 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: EVO 299:Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Mulder. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulder. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Mulder has managed to clinch.
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Mulder.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Ahwei's brow.
Al Ahwei throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulder.
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Al Ahwei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Ahwei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Ahwei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mulder moves to clinch but Al Ahwei breaks away
and Al Ahwei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
Al Ahwei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mulder forces Al Ahwei back against the cage and clinches.
Mulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Ahwei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Ahwei blocks a body shot from Mulder. #T1#
Al Ahwei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Ahwei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Ahwei can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Mulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Ahwei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulder working Al Ahwei over with knees to the body.
Mulder trying to stall but Al Ahwei improves his position.
Mulder trying to control the position but instead, Al Ahwei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mulder into the cage.
Al Ahwei throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mulder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Ahwei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mulder can turn it around.
Mulder gets through Al Ahwei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Ahwei avoids it.
Mulder pushes Al Ahwei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Ahwei lands a shot to the body.
Al Ahwei tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Al Ahwei back against the cage.
I was talking to Al Ahwei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Mulder digs a right hand into Al Ahwei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Ahwei's gas tank.
Mulder trying to control the position but instead, Al Ahwei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mulder into the cage.
Mulder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulder unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al Ahwei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Ahwei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Mulder lands a body punch.
Mulder swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulder is looking to control Al Ahwei's arms but Al Ahwei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mulder has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulder.
Al Ahwei can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Ahwei's brow.
Mulder tries to throw a body punch but Al Ahwei avoids it by throwing Mulder back against the cage.
Mulder scores a nice knee to the body.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Ahwei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mulder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Al Ahwei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Ahwei presses Mulder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulder.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Ahwei can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mulder misses with a body punch.
Mulder lands with a right to the head.
Al Ahwei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Al Ahwei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Al Ahwei up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
A left hand lands to the body for Mulder.
Al Ahwei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Ahwei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Ahwei is working for takedown but Mulder is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Al Ahwei misses with some punches.
Mulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulder is leaning against Al Ahwei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Al Ahwei lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ahwei gets through Mulder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mulder.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mulder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulder.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Ahwei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mulder.
Al Ahwei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Al Ahwei.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Al Ahwei misses with the head strike.
Al Ahwei working aggressively here.
Mulder lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fox Mulder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fox Mulder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mulder closes the distance and pushes Al Ahwei back into the cage.
Mulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Ahwei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Ahwei throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulder.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder lands a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fox Mulder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Ahwei lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Mulder.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Al Ahwei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder lands a left hand.
Mulder lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Farouk Al Ahwei has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei tries to pull guard but Mulder holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Ahwei drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Al Ahwei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mulder feints a jab promting Al Ahwei to slip. Mulder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Ahwei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Al Ahwei scores with a spinning back kick!
Mulder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mulder lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
A head kick by Mulder misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a good low kick that Mulder was not able to check.
A jab from Mulder misses.
Mulder misses with a looping right.
Mulder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulder just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAl Ahwei.#CL2#
Mulder has Al Ahwei up against the cage in a clinch.
Mulder prevents a body shot from Al Ahwei.
Mulder pushes Al Ahwei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Ahwei lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulder backwards. #T2#
A short right from Al Ahwei on the inside.
Mulder struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Ahwei controls his hands.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder tries to work over Al Ahwei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Al Ahwei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Ahwei blocks an elbow strike.
Mulder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mulder is leaning against Al Ahwei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Ahwei tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Al Ahwei back against the cage.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mulder as Al Ahwei tries to tie him up.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a body shot.
Al Ahwei lands a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Al Ahwei jumps into guard, dragging Mulder to the mat.
Al Ahwei is controlling Mulder's posture.#T3##SUB#
Al Ahwei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mulder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Ahwei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulder has managed to get both his arms back between Al Ahwei's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Mulder stands up from Al Ahwei's guard - Mulder perhaps looking for a knockout.
Al Ahwei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mulder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Mulder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mulder lands a nice shot that snaps Al Ahwei's head back.
The fighters circling - Mulder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fox Mulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mulder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Ahwei thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mulder misses with a hook #TD#
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mulder won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Al Ahwei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ahwei misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fox Mulder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The 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#
Al Ahwei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mulder takes a step back to recover.
Mulder throws a leg kick
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fox Mulder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mulder misses with a body shot.
Mulder throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei misses with a kick to the body.
Mulder looks to throw the jab but Al Ahwei is out of range. #CL2#
Al Ahwei tries to keep at a distance but Mulder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mulder blocks a body shot from Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei scores with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Ahwei blocks a body shot from Mulder.
Mulder tries to stall but Al Ahwei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Mulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mulder.
Al Ahwei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei blocks a body shot from Mulder.
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land.
Mulder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Ahwei backwards.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch to the body.
Al Ahwei blocking some punches.
Al Ahwei blocks an uppercut.
Al Ahwei scores with a shot to the side of Mulder's head.
Al Ahwei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Ahwei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mulder gets through Al Ahwei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Al Ahwei manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mulder clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mulder digs a right hand into Al Ahwei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Ahwei's gas tank.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mulder misses with a body punch.
Mulder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Al Ahwei tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch to the body.
Mulder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mulder scores with a shot to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
Al Ahwei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mulder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mulder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Ahwei lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Ahwei is trying to pull guard but Mulder has him pressed against the cage.
Mulder lands a body punch.
Mulder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mulder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Al Ahwei tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Al Ahwei back against the cage. #T3#
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
A right hand to the body from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei avoids a wild elbow strike from Mulder.
Mulder misses with an elbow over the top.
Mulder can't find room to land a body shot as Al Ahwei controls the action.
Al Ahwei has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
Mulder can't find room to land a body shot as Al Ahwei controls the action.
Al Ahwei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mulder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Ahwei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mulder swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Ahwei tries to score a body lock takedown but Mulder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Ahwei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mulder effectively controlling the action here.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Ahwei.
Mulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Ahwei tries to work over Mulder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Ahwei tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Ahwei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Ahwei fails to pull guard.
Mulder scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Al Ahwei as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Mulder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Ahwei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mulder takes a shot to the head.
Al Ahwei tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch to the body.
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fox Mulder.
I've got Mulder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EVO 185 Olympics Finals
Date: Dec 29, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Kage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but Kage pushes his legs off easily.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Ahwei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kage postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage stands up over Al Ahwei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Al Ahwei has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kage is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei is trying to improve his position.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Kage has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Kage lands an elbow.
Al Ahwei sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kage wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Ahwei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kage is trying to control. Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Ahwei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Ahwei seems keen to control Kage's posture.#SUB#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Kage trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Ahwei looking for a triangle here. Kage is fighting it but it looks tight! Al Ahwei pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kage is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Farouk Al Ahwei!
Farouk Al Ahwei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Raijin Kage stepped up to the mic, saying 'The storm only gets stronger...'.

Event: EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Al Ahwei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Firetribe loads up on a big right hand but Al Ahwei slips the punch.
Firetribe misses with a looping left.
Al Ahwei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Firetribe just manages to avoid it.
Firetribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Ahwei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Ahwei cracks Firetribe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Ahwei throws the kick towards the body but Firetribe avoids it.
Firetribe flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Ahwei steps away.
Firetribe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Al Ahwei as he checks the leg kick.
Al Ahwei throws an off balance right hand
and Firetribe counters with a straight right hand.
Firetribe's corner calls for a 1-2. Firetribe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Ahwei takes a swing at Firetribe's ribcage but misses.
Firetribe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Jab by Al Ahwei.
Firetribe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Firetribe misses with an uppercut. Al Ahwei saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Al Ahwei is looking to land body kicks.
Firetribe throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Ahwei swats away the attempt to clinch by Firetribe.
Firetribe avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Firetribe misses with a body kick.
Firetribe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Firetribe! But no joy.
Firetribe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Ahwei eats them both and turns towards Firetribe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Firetribe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Firetribe takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Firetribe misses with a looping left.#T2#
Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Ahwei throws a low kick but Firetribe avoids it.
Al Ahwei cracks Firetribe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ahwei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Firetribe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Ahwei - the referee stops the clock and Firetribe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Ahwei. Firetribe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Firetribe throws a solid leg kick but Al Ahwei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firetribe.
Firetribe thows a leg kick but Al Ahwei checks it
and Al Ahwei counters with a straight right hand.
Al Ahwei moves out of range of the leg kick from Firetribe.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firetribe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot.
Firetribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Ahwei.#T3#
Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firetribe moves away.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Firetribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firetribe missing with a left hand there. Al Ahwei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Firetribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Ahwei misses with a body kick.
Al Ahwei misses with a kick to the body.
Al Ahwei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Firetribe's head.
Firetribe misses the shot to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick.
Al Ahwei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Ahwei takes one to the chin there.
Firetribe lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Firetribe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Firetribe.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firetribe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Firetribe is looking to clinch.
Al Ahwei is looking to counter with head kicks.
Al Ahwei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Firetribe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Firetribe takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Al Ahwei is looking to counter with a body kick.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Al Ahwei looks for the body kick but Firetribe saw that one coming.
Firetribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Ahwei.
Good work by Firetribe as he checks the leg kick.
Al Ahwei throws the left hand but Firetribe avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Firetribe! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brother Firetribe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Al Ahwei lands a glancing blow to the side of Firetribe's head.
Al Ahwei looks to land a body kick but Firetribe moved away.
Firetribe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Ahwei with a body shot.
Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei moves out of range of the body kick.
Firetribe moves out of range of the strikes.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firetribe manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Firetribe misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Firetribe moves out of range of the strikes.
Firetribe throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Firetribe loads up on a big right hand but Al Ahwei slips the punch.
Al Ahwei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Firetribe just manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side.
Al Ahwei jabs at Firetribe's body.
Firetribe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Ahwei.
Firetribe checks a low kick from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut. Firetribe saw that one coming.
Firetribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Firetribe misses.
Al Ahwei throws a lazy uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Firetribe scores with a hook.
Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Al Ahwei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Ahwei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Firetribe lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Ahwei.
A jab from Al Ahwei misses.
Firetribe flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Ahwei steps away.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firetribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick
and Firetribe counters with a good low kick that Al Ahwei was not able to check.
Al Ahwei misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Firetribe counters by clinching up.
Al Ahwei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firetribe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Firetribe - that landed with a thud.
Firetribe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Firetribe misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
A body shot lands from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a body shot.
Al Ahwei tries to throw a body punch but Firetribe avoids it by throwing Al Ahwei back against the cage.
Firetribe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei avoids a wild elbow strike from Firetribe.
Al Ahwei struggles to land a body shot inside as Firetribe controls his hands.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Firetribe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Ahwei presses Firetribe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Ahwei trying to stall but Firetribe improves his position.
Al Ahwei lands with a left to the head.
Al Ahwei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
Al Ahwei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Al Ahwei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firetribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Al Ahwei misses with a body kick.#T4#
Al Ahwei throws a head kick but Firetribe moves out of range.
Al Ahwei misses with a straight right.
Al Ahwei sets himself, and Firetribe steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Ahwei avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Al Ahwei.
A jab from Al Ahwei does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Firetribe counters with a nice body kick.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firetribe tries to score with a low kick but Al Ahwei moves his leg out of the way.
Firetribe misses the shot to the body.
Firetribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firetribe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Al Ahwei connects with a body shot.
Firetribe scores with a spinning back kick!
Firetribe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Al Ahwei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Ahwei connects with a body shot.
Firetribe misses with a kick to the body.
Al Ahwei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Ahwei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Ahwei throws a front kick aimed at Firetribe's knee but Firetribe avoids it well.
Al Ahwei lands a lovely overhand right.
Firetribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Firetribe tries to work over Al Ahwei's front leg with a kick but Al Ahwei checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe tries to land a front kick but Al Ahwei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Ahwei throws out a leg kick but Firetribe moves out of range and Al Ahwei only half commits.
Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei thumps Firetribe with a low kick.#T1#
Firetribe cracks Al Ahwei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Firetribe scores with a nice strike.
Firetribe throws a push kick but Al Ahwei slaps the foot to one side.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Firetribe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Firetribe throws a solid leg kick but Al Ahwei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Al Ahwei uses his free foot to push down on Firetribe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Firetribe. #SUB#
Al Ahwei moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Firetribe has worked his arm free - good work by Firetribe! #T2#
Firetribe tries to buck Al Ahwei off but Al Ahwei is having none of it.#SUB#
Al Ahwei tries for a kimura but Firetribe is defending well.
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!#SUB#
Al Ahwei tries for a kimura but Firetribe is defending well.
Al Ahwei wants to take a breather but Firetribe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Firetribe keeps moving. #T3#
Al Ahwei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Firetribe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Firetribe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Ahwei forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Firetribe defends it well.
Firetribe is staying active underneath Al Ahwei, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Ahwei is looking to advance position but Firetribe won't allow it.
Al Ahwei not doing much here.
Al Ahwei wants to control but Firetribe is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is working for a kimura but Firetribe is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Ahwei prevents Firetribe from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farouk Al Ahwei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Ahwei has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: G 44: Supersized Hype
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Bougoumou wants to clinch up but Al Ahwei keeps it at a distance.
Bougoumou blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bougoumou or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Ahwei, which made it look bad.
Bougoumou 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.
Al Ahwei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bougoumou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Ahwei tried to counter with a leg kick but Bougoumou avoided it.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Ahwei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Bougoumou has Al Ahwei up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Ahwei can't find room to land a body shot as Bougoumou controls the action.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch to the body.
Bougoumou stalling.
Bougoumou holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bougoumou swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bougoumou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Ahwei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Ahwei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Ahwei working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bougoumou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bougoumou gets through Al Ahwei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Bougoumou decides to pull guard.
Al Ahwei pushes down on Bougoumou's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Ahwei perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking for a kimura but Bougoumou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Ahwei to get the leverage.
Bougoumou is in trouble now - Al Ahwei has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bougoumou is looking to escape. #T2#
Bougoumou prevents Al Ahwei from taking his back.
Al Ahwei thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bougoumou is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Al Ahwei controlling from mount.
Al Ahwei wants to take his opponent's back but Bougoumou doesn't allow it.
Al Ahwei controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Al Ahwei has control of Bougoumou's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bougoumou regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T3##SUB#
Al Ahwei jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bougoumou manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bougoumou wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Al Ahwei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Ahwei tries to advance to mount but can't.
Al Ahwei trying to control the position but Bougoumou is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Ahwei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Ahwei throws a combination that misses
and Bougoumou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Bougoumou clinches.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bougoumou prevents a body shot from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei digs a right hand underneath Bougoumou's ribcage. Bougoumou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bougoumou.
Al Ahwei throws a punch but it's blocked by Bougoumou. #BC#
Al Ahwei breaks from the clinch.
Ouje Bougoumou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bougoumou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Bougoumou moves out of range.
Bougoumou tries to clinch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bougoumou shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Ahwei tries to sprawl out of it but Bougoumou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Ahwei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bougoumou forces Al Ahwei back against the cage and clinches.
Bougoumou jumps guard but Al Ahwei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Bougoumou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Bougoumou decides to pull guard.
Al Ahwei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bougoumou is trying to stand up here but Al Ahwei is controlling him well. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bougoumou is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Ahwei.
Bougoumou is trying to stand back up but Al Ahwei is controlling him #T2##SUB#
Al Ahwei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bougoumou sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the action in half guard but Bougoumou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Ahwei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bougoumou can do to turn this around?
Al Ahwei is taking a breather. Bougoumou says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bougoumou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Al Ahwei wants to pass to mount but Bougoumou 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.#CL2#
Bougoumou rushes Al Ahwei and presses him up against the cage.
Al Ahwei leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Al Ahwei decides to pull guard. #T3#
Bougoumou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Al Ahwei tries to control but Bougoumou manages to take his back.
Bougoumou avoiding Al Ahwei 's attempts to control his hands.
Al Ahwei breaks Bougoumou's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Al Ahwei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Ahwei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bougoumou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bougoumou sees it coming and defends easily.
Bougoumou is trying to stand up here but Al Ahwei is controlling him well. #T4#
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but Bougoumou defending well. #SUB#
Al Ahwei seems to be working for a kimura but Bougoumou defends the submission attempt.
Al Ahwei working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bougoumou's thigh. Bougoumou counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Bougoumou scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ouje Bougoumou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Al Ahwei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bougoumou is just out of range.
Bougoumou unleashes a big counter combination but Al Ahwei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bougoumou tries to clinch up.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bougoumou manages to avoid it.
Bougoumou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou is looking to clinch.
Al Ahwei swats away the attempt to clinch by Bougoumou.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bougoumou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook.
Bougoumou wants to counter the offense by Al Ahwei and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougoumou misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bougoumou. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bougoumou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Ahwei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bougoumou somewhat.#T1#
Al Ahwei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Ahwei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Ahwei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Bougoumou instigates a clinch.
Bougoumou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Ahwei is trying to pull guard but Bougoumou has him pressed against the cage.
Bougoumou has a couple of punches blocked by Al Ahwei. #BC#
Al Ahwei breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bougoumou.
Al Ahwei tries to bench press Bougoumou off him but Bougoumou keeps the position.
Al Ahwei is trying to control Bougoumou's posture but Bougoumou avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bougoumou has hold of Al Ahwei's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Al Ahwei seems comfortable defending it but Bougoumou has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Al Ahwei is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Al Ahwei is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bougoumou couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ouje Bougoumou!
Ouje Bougoumou managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.

Event: G #40 Beaumont vs Boagrius 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Al Ahwei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Halleck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Ahwei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Ahwei moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Ahwei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Halleck.
Halleck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Ahwei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halleck scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Al Ahwei 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.
Good shot there by Halleck.
Al Ahwei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Halleck.
Despite the aggression on Al Ahwei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halleck lands the left hand.
Halleck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Ahwei slips under a jab from Halleck.
Al Ahwei scores with a hook to the body. Halleck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Ahwei darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Al Ahwei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halleck.
The crowd cheers as Halleck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Ahwei doesn't seem phased though.
Al Ahwei drops his hands momentarily and Halleck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Ahwei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei clobbers Halleck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Halleck misses
and Al Ahwei counters with an outside leg kick.
Halleck blocks a leg kick.
Al Ahwei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
A cross from Halleck lands.
Good work by Halleck as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Al Ahwei.#ROC2#
Halleck is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.
Oh Halleck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Al Ahwei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Ahwei scores with a head kick. Halleck tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Halleck misses with an uppercut
and Al Ahwei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Ahwei moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Ahwei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Ahwei makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Halleck really felt that one!#TD2#
Al Ahwei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Halleck is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halleck sees it coming and defends easily.
Halleck seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##SUB2#
Al Ahwei seems to be working for a kimura but Halleck defends the submission attempt.
Halleck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halleck is not content to let Al Ahwei control the position.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is working for a kimura but Halleck is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halleck has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halleck is doing well to control the position and prevent Al Ahwei from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is working for a kimura but Halleck is defending it quite comfortably.
Halleck controlling the position for now.
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 Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Halleck just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Ahwei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Ahwei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Halleck misses its intended target.
And Al Ahwei responds with a good body kick, but Halleck manages to step out the way in time.
Nice uppercut lands for Halleck. That snapped Al Ahwei's head back.
Halleck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Ahwei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halleck lands a nice looking body shot.
Halleck works over Al Ahwei's head and body with a nice combination.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Al Ahwei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halleck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Ahwei. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Halleck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Al Ahwei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Al Ahwei lands a high kick!
Al Ahwei slips under a jab.
Halleck misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Al Ahwei has closed the distance and engaged Halleck in a clinch.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halleck tries a body shot but Al Ahwei blocks it.
Al Ahwei lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Al Ahwei fails to land.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Halleck.
Halleck tries a body shot but Al Ahwei blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Al Ahwei fails to land.
Halleck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Ahwei's elbow.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Al Ahwei tries to work over Halleck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halleck tries to work over Al Ahwei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Ahwei prevents a body shot from Halleck.
A head punch on the inside from Al Ahwei fails to land.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck works on Al Ahwei's body with a couple of short punches.
Halleck tries to work over Al Ahwei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Ahwei blocks a body shot from Halleck.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Halleck has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Al Ahwei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Ahwei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halleck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halleck struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Ahwei controls his hands.
Halleck misses with a body punch. #T3#
Halleck tries to circle away but Al Ahwei has him pinned against the cage.
Al Ahwei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gurney Halleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halleck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halleck is trying to break the clinch but Al Ahwei has him pressed against the cage.
Al Ahwei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Halleck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Ahwei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Halleck.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Ahwei. That's going to slow Halleck down.
Halleck with a hook.
Al Ahwei walks into a left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Halleck scores with a four punch combination!
Halleck misses with a left hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gurney Halleck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Al Ahwei moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halleck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Ahwei counters with a good, hard body kick but Halleck shrugs it off.
Halleck just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Halleck misses its intended target.
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Ahwei manages to avoid it.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Halleck misses with a straight left.
Al Ahwei flicks out a counter leg kick but Halleck steps away.
Halleck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice kick to the body.
Halleck will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a low kick, right behind Halleck 's knee.
Halleck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Ahwei.
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 Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei drops Halleck with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Halleck! Al Ahwei dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farouk Al Ahwei!
Farouk Al Ahwei thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gurney Halleck had this to say: 'I hear a local janitor position calling my name.'.

Event: G #35 KOIZUMI vs KURTZ
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot
and Brain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Ahwei's knee momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Al Ahwei has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al Ahwei scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Brain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Ahwei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brain counters with a nice uppercut.
Brain throws the kick towards the body but Al Ahwei avoids it.
Brain lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Brain misses. #TD#
Al Ahwei dives in and scores a takedown into Brain's guard.
Al Ahwei is stalling in the full guard.
Brain 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.
Al Ahwei looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Brain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Brain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Al Ahwei is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Brain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Ahwei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brain stalling in the clinch but Al Ahwei improves position.
Still in the clinch, Brain scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Al Ahwei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei looking to stall.
Al Ahwei tries to pull guard but Brain holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Ahwei drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Brain blocks a body shot from Al Ahwei.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Brain fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei tries to throw a body punch but Brain avoids it by throwing Al Ahwei back against the cage.
A short left from Brain.
Al Ahwei misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Al Ahwei fails to land.
Brain working aggressively here.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brain throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Brain. #TD#
Al Ahwei jumps into guard, dragging Brain to the mat.
Brain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position but Brain postures up.
Brain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Ahwei controlling the position.
Al Ahwei wants to sweep but no luck.
Brain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Ahwei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the side of Brain's head but Brain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Brain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brain looks to land a left hand but Al Ahwei moved out of range nicely.
Brain scores with a nice strike.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Ahwei jabs at Brain's body.
Nice defenses there by Brain.
Al Ahwei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Ahwei shoots in looking for a takedown. Brain tries to sprawl out of it but Al Ahwei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Al Ahwei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brain just misses with a punch to the body.
As Brain backs away, Al Ahwei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Al Ahwei lands.
Brain throws a leg kick which misses Al Ahwei's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Ahwei tries to avoid it.
Al Ahwei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brain slips a straight right by Al Ahwei.
That kick from Brain tenderised Al Ahwei's leg. Al Ahwei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei shoots in looking for a takedown but Brain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Ahwei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Brain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brain! But no joy.
Al Ahwei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Ahwei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei thuds his shin into the meat of Brain's side.#T1#
Al Ahwei closes the distance and clinches up with Brain, looking for a takedown. Al Ahwei pushes Brain against the cage but Brain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brain is looking for the big counter here.
Al Ahwei tries for a takedown but Brain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Ahwei is looking to slow Brain down with leg kicks.
Altair Brain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brain defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Brain misses with a looping right.
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brain tries to work over Al Ahwei's front leg with a kick but Al Ahwei checks it.
Al Ahwei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brain lands an overhand right.
Al Ahwei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Al Ahwei.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Ahwei walks into a straight right hand from Brain.
Brain is looking to slow Al Ahwei down with leg kicks.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brain swings for the body but Al Ahwei moves out of range. #T2#
Brain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brain.
Brain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Ahwei throws the kick towards the body but Brain avoids it.
Al Ahwei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Al Ahwei.
The fighters circling - Brain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brain throws a wild body kick that Al Ahwei sees coming a mile off.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Ahwei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Ahwei throws out a leg kick but Brain moves out of range and Al Ahwei only half commits.
Brain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Ahwei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.#T3#
Al Ahwei checks a low kick from Brain.
Al Ahwei cracks the inside of Brain's front leg.
A low kick from Al Ahwei is predictable there
and Brain counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei looks to land a right hand but Brain moved out of range.
Al Ahwei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brain to score with a decent uppercut.
Brain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Ahwei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brain throws a head kick but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Jab by Brain.
Al Ahwei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Ahwei.
Brain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Brain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Al Ahwei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Al Ahwei. Beautiful body shot.
Brain misses with a body kick.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the body.
Al Ahwei connects with a solid leg kick.
Brain misses with the combination.
Brain walks into a left hand.
Al Ahwei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Ahwei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brain misses with an uppercut.
Brain misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Ahwei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brain avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei throws an overhand right that lands on Brain's shoulder, as Brain tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei shoots in and drives through. Brain sprawls well.
Brain avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brain misses with a looping left.
Al Ahwei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brain.
Brain looks to land a right hand but Al Ahwei moved out of range.
Al Ahwei throwing a counter right hand but Brain manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brain avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
An inside leg kick from Brain misses.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brain as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Brain.
Brain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brain digs a good body shot into Al Ahwei's ribs.#T1#
Al Ahwei dives in for a single leg takedown but Brain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Ahwei's head backwards.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Brain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Ahwei blocks the body kick.
Brain looks to land a combination but Al Ahwei avoids it well.
Al Ahwei connects with a body shot.
Brain misses with a series of wild punches.
Brain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Ahwei.
Brain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brain throws a leg kick which misses Al Ahwei's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Ahwei tries to avoid it.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick as Brain jumps back.
Al Ahwei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brain.
Brain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Ahwei to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown but Brain shows good takedown defense.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Ahwei blocks the leg kick.
Brain scores with a hook to the body. Al Ahwei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Ahwei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Ahwei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Al Ahwei.
Brain moves out of range of the body kick.
Brain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brain. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brain.
Al Ahwei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Brain connects with a body shot that sends Al Ahwei's belly button to the back.
Brain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brain 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 Al Ahwei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Ahwei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brain throws a body kick that misses.
Al Ahwei scores with a kick to the body.
Brain lands with an overhand left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Ahwei.
Brain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brain misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Brain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Al Ahwei catches Brain right on the button with a cross.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT#
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.#T4##CL#
Brain tries to keep at a distance but Al Ahwei has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brain fails to land. #TD#
Al Ahwei pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain wants to get up but he can't break Al Ahwei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Brain stands up from Al Ahwei's guard - Brain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brain throws a shot to the body.
Al Ahwei swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Ahwei.
Brain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Ahwei off and has taken his back!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: G #29 BOADRIUS vs PALMER
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the side of Al Ahwei's head but Al Ahwei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Ahwei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop at a distance.
Al Ahwei throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice strike.
Al Ahwei missing with a left hand there. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Al Ahwei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Ahwei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range of the body kick from Al Ahwei.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Al Ahwei is looking to land body kicks.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Al Ahwei avoids it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dodges the punch combination from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Al Ahwei misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an off balance right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a left to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop catches Al Ahwei right on the button with a cross.
Al Ahwei moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Ahwei tests Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a straight right by Al Ahwei.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Ahwei blocks a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Ahwei's sensitive parts.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings widly with a right hand
and Al Ahwei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Ahwei blocks the leg kick.
Al Ahwei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Ahwei scores with a three punch combo!
Al Ahwei misses with a kick to the body.
Al Ahwei avoids a kick to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Al Ahwei lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Ahwei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Ahwei jabs at Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Al Ahwei rushes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
A short right from Al Ahwei on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Ahwei prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Al Ahwei digs a right hand into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's gas tank.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Al Ahwei blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Ahwei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Ahwei struggles to land a body shot inside as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop controls his hands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot to the head.
Al Ahwei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Al Ahwei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Al Ahwei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Ahwei lands with a right to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Al Ahwei struggles to land a body shot inside as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop controls his hands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Ahwei's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Ahwei lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Al Ahwei can't find room to land a body shot as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop controls the action.
Al Ahwei jumps guard but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop stands there with Al Ahwei around his waist. Al Ahwei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Ahwei backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a decent looking hook.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to throw the jab but Al Ahwei is out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick that misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a good low kick that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was not able to check.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to clinch.
Al Ahwei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Ahwei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's sensitive parts.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Ahwei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. #T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a hook. Al Ahwei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Ahwei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al Ahwei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Ahwei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Ahwei's knee momentarily.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Ahwei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses. #T2#
Al Ahwei tries to land a body kick
letting Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop - just one landing. #TD2#
Al Ahwei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeps moving.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeps moving.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking for a sweep. Not yet Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop, not yet. #T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Al Ahwei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Ahwei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a body kick but Al Ahwei moved away.
We've been told by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thows a leg kick but Al Ahwei checks it
and Al Ahwei counters with a one-two to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Ahwei.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick as Al Ahwei jumps back.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight left.
Al Ahwei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body shot
and Al Ahwei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Ahwei defending well as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop loads up on a big left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight left.
Al Ahwei works Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses
and Al Ahwei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ahwei avoids the head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Despite the aggression on Al Ahwei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Ahwei throws a sloppy head kick and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Al Ahwei counters with a crisp one two that drops Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop! Al Ahwei thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to his feet! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is rocked!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Ahwei at a distance.
Oh Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Ahwei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Ahwei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't seem bothered though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei shoots in but no luck this time.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a nice body punch.
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.#T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Al Ahwei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has closed the distance and engaged Al Ahwei in a clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Ahweis head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Ahwei backwards.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a left hand.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Ahwei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Ahwei will feel that in the morning.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thuds a left hand into Al Ahwei's body.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a leg kick
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Ahwei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick which misses Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's front leg but catches the back leg as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop darts in trying to clinch
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to score with a low kick but Al Ahwei checks it.
It seemed like Al Ahwei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Ahwei lands a jab to the nose.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei thumps Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a low kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Ahwei can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Ahwei throws a push kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thows a leg kick but Al Ahwei checks it
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice body kick.
Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Al Ahwei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Ahwei lands with a nice body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Al Ahwei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farouk Al Ahwei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Ahwei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: G #22 DUFU vs FORD
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Al Ahwei scores with the left hand. Stolt knows he should have avoided that one.
Stolt with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Ahwei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stolt misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Al Ahwei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Al Ahwei.
My spies in The Zoo inform me that Al Ahwei has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Ahwei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stolt is keeping the position for now.
Al Ahwei trying to control the position from guard on top but Stolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stolt is keeping the position for now.
Stolt keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Stolt 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.
Stolt is pulling down on Al Ahwei's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Al Ahwei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Ahwei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Verner Stolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei blocks the body kick.
Al Ahwei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab from Stolt.
A nice side step and Al Ahwei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verner Stolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stolt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Stolt's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stolt is looking to slow Al Ahwei down with leg kicks.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut. Stolt saw that one coming.#T2#
Stolt scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Stolt.
Stolt throws a wild body kick that Al Ahwei sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Stolt has Al Ahwei up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Al Ahwei as the two fighters clinch.
Al Ahwei tries a body shot but Stolt blocks it.
Stolt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stolt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stolt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Al Ahwei lands with a right to the head.
Al Ahwei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stolt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Al Ahwei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Ahwei.
Stolt blocks a body shot from Al Ahwei.
Stolt misses with a punch to the body.
Stolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Ahwei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Stolt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stolt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stolt misses with a left hand
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Al Ahwei lands a big right hand that sends Stolt crashing to the mat! Al Ahwei stays standing though and waves Stolt back to his feet!#ROC2#
Stolt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stolt misses with a right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Stolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stolt misses with a two punch combination.
Stolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Ahwei counters with a huge left! Stolt is in big trouble! He's backing up but Al Ahwei isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stolt from any more damage. A dominating finish by Al Ahwei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farouk Al Ahwei!
Our winner, Farouk Al Ahwei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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