Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 55: Venice Beach
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Rodrigez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Novoselic cracks Rodrigez with an open hand slap.
Jab from Novoselic.
Rodrigez misses with a body kick.
Novoselic misses the jab.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigez ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Novoselic lands with a hook. Rodrigez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodrigez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Novoselic clobbers Rodrigez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodrigez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Novoselic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novoselic avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodrigez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Rodrigez misses with a head kick.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Novoselic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodrigez has a takedown stuffed.
Novoselic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Novoselic slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodrigez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novoselic cracks Rodrigez with a good jab.
Rodrigez throws a head kick that misses
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigez is looking to clinch.
Rodrigez throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic lands an overhand right.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigez.
Rodrigez ducks right into an uppercut from Novoselic.
Left hook, right uppercut from Novoselic.
Novoselic with a hook.#ROC#Rodrigez is rocked!
Novoselic steps in with a hook that catches Rodrigez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Novoselic follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rodrigez looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
After winning the bout, Alex Novoselic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Emanuel Rodrigez had this to say: 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: Grunge 50: Nirvana
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Novoselic thuds his shin into the meat of Boxaaja's side.
Novoselic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novoselic as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Boxaaja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boxaaja lands in his opponent's guard.
Novoselic pulls Boxaaja in to control the position.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Novoselic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja trying to move into half guard but instead Novoselic has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for a guillotine here but Novoselic defends easily.
Novoselic looking to sit in guard and control but Boxaaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Novoselic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boxaaja stands and throws Novoselic's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Boxaaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Novoselic, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Novoselic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxaaja in the domination position with Novoselic hanging on.
Novoselic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura but Novoselic is defending well.
Novoselic is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boxaaja tries to stand but Novoselic is controlling his head. #T3#
Novoselic is looking to reverse the position.
Novoselic is working hard here to advance position.
Novoselic is trying to control Boxaaja's posture but Boxaaja avoids it. #SUB2#
Boxaaja swings around for an armbar but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxaaja's guard.
Boxaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Novoselic looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Novoselic defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Novoselic is sitting in close to Boxaaja's body. Boxaaja has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Novoselic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Novoselic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boxaaja.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phol Boxaaja!
A victorious Phol Boxaaja thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Kallio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Kallio down.
Novoselic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kallio. Kallio obviously looking to wear him down.
Kallio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kallio in his tracks.
We've been informed that Kallio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No joy there for Novoselic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novoselic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Kallio scoring well with a low kick there.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Kallio.
Novoselic is looking to score with low kicks.
Novoselic misses with a hook to the body
and Novoselic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kallio with the inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kallio blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there
and Kallio counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio connects with a leg kick.
Kallio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kallio throws a front kick that sends Novoselic stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic thuds his shin into the meat of Kallio's side.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic tries to move into range but Kallio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kallio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Novoselic misses with a right hand
and Novoselic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Novoselic throws a lazy uppercut
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Novoselic. #T2#
Kallio throws a leg kick but Novoselic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kallio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic tries to work over Kallio's front leg with a kick but Kallio checks it.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kallio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kallio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio wants to land a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range. #T3#
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Novoselic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kallio counters with a body kick that stops Novoselic in his tracks momentarily.
Novoselic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kallio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with an outside leg kick.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Kallio moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
Kallio throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kallio.
Kallio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kallio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Novoselic.#T4#
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novoselic cracks Kallio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Novoselic throws a low kick, looking for Kallio's leg but Kallio calmly moves out of range.
Kallio checks a leg kick.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio motions for Novoselic to come forward. Kallio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Novoselic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallio.
Novoselic walks into a straight right hand from Kallio.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallio.
Novoselic throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kallio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio is looking to chop away at Novoselic's legs.
Kallio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kallio swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Kallio with the inside leg kick.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio slips a jab and a cross from Novoselic.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Novoselic's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic lands a glancing blow to the side of Kallio's head.
Kallio throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kallio!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.#T1#
Kallio avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Kallio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick lands for Kallio.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallio.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic staying out of range there.
Novoselic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kallio under the eye.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Novoselic's body. Novoselic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Novoselic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Novoselic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Novoselic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio lands an overhand right.#T2#
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Novoselic takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Kallio scores with a head kick. Novoselic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Novoselic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Novoselic.
Kallio tries to clinch but Novoselic moves away
and Novoselic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Novoselic throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio lands a jab to Novoselic's midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Novoselic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Novoselic takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Novoselic stuns Kallio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.#CL2#
Kallio moves into the clinch successfully.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Novoselic avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio has Novoselic pressed against the cage, preventing Novoselic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Novoselic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kallio is defending well for now.
Novoselic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kallio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novoselic missing with knees to the body.
Kallio cracks Novoselic with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kallio.
Kallio tries to work over Novoselic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novoselic's elbow. #T4#
Kallio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kallio.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kallio.
Novoselic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio is leaning against Novoselic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novoselic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
Novoselic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Novoselic lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kallio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novoselic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Kallio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio cracks Novoselic with an open hand slap.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Kallio defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Novoselic in his tracks.
Novoselic cracks Kallio with an open hand slap.
Kallio connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kallio slips under a jab from Novoselic.#T1#
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio lands a jab to Novoselic's midsection.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Kallio shakes it off.
Kallio connects with a jab.
Kallio throws a nice head kick!
Novoselic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Novoselic.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Kallio.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kallio.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio throws a head kick that half lands.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kallio's sensitive parts.
Alex Novoselic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kallio moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Kallio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Kallio looks to land a combination. Novoselic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kallio checks a leg kick.
Kallio thows a leg kick but Novoselic checks it
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Novoselic throws a jab when Kallio was well out of range.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Novoselic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kallio lands with a good body shot.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Novoselic misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Kallio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic misses with a series of wild punches.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Kallio with a nice calf kick.
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio keeps Novoselic at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Kallio moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
A nice side step and Kallio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Kallio throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Kallio misses with a body kick.
Kallio moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Novoselic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kallio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kallio counters with a series of strikes. Novoselic will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kallio 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Grunge 42: 420 Special
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Novoselic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Justis takes a step back to recover.
Justis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Justis tries to clinch there but Novoselic circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Novoselic lands a jab to the nose.
Novoselic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Justis moves out of range of the body kick.
Justis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
A jab lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic 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.
Justis throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Justis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Justis walks into a straight right hand from Novoselic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Justis. #T1#
Novoselic is looking to slow Justis down with leg kicks.
Novoselic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Justis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novoselic thinking.
Novoselic scores with a nice head shot.
Novoselic cracks Justis with an open hand slap.
A cross from Novoselic lands.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Novoselic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Novoselic misses with a few strikes there.
Justis 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.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
It looked like Justis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novoselic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic misses with a left hand
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Justis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novoselic. Novoselic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Justis checks a leg kick.
Novoselic tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Justis is out of range and Novoselic settles back down.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novoselic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Justis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Justis slips a jab and a cross from Novoselic.
Justis misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Novoselic as he connects with a hook.
Justis drops his hands momentarily and Novoselic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic. #T3#
No joy there for Novoselic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novoselic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Justis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Novoselic misses with a lunging right hand
and Justis counters with a series of strikes. Novoselic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Justis defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novoselic thumps Justis with a low kick.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic lands a jab-cross combination.
Novoselic throws an off balance right hand
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Novoselic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Novoselic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Justiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Justis takes a step back to recover.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Justis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Justis counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Novoselic is rocked!
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
Justis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Novoselic there.
Novoselic jabs Justis right on the nose. Justis blinks but takes it well.
Justis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic digs a good body shot into Justis's ribs.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Justis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic is still on wobbly legs! Can Justis finish him?
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Justis counters with a left to the body.
Novoselic seems to have recovered his senses.
Justis avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Justis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novoselic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Novoselic.
Justis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Justis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic jabs Justis right on the nose. Justis blinks but takes it well.
Novoselic lunges at Justis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Justis's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Novoselic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
Novoselic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Novoselic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Novoselic throws a hook but Justis avoids it easily.
It looked like Justis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Justis is looking to clinch.
Novoselic delivers a nice body kick.
Justis takes one on the button.#T2#
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Justis moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Justis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
Justis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Novoselic.
Justis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Novoselic lands.
Novoselic swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Justis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Novoselic throws a lazy uppercut
and Justis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Novoselic scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
Justis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Justis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justis.
Justis takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Justis lands a lovely overhand right.
Justis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Novoselic in his tracks.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Justis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justis.
Nice jab there from Novoselic.
Justis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Novoselic.
Novoselic feints and then cracks Justis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justis down.
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!
Novoselic throws a solid leg kick but Justis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Novoselic.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there #KD#
and Justis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Novoselic! Justis lets Novoselic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Novoselic misses with a leg kick
and Justis counters with a crisp right that sends Novoselic to the canvas! Justis follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis retains his welterweight title!
Logan Justis gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Grunge 39: Don’t Follow
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch.
Papadopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novoselic moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novoselic counters with a low kick, right behind Papadopoulos 's knee.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that Novoselic ducks under and follows up with a left that Novoselic also avoids with ease.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Novoselic throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Novoselic walks into a left hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Papadopoulos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novoselic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Novoselic. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Novoselic with the inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand. #T2##CL2#
Papadopoulos moves into range and clinches up with Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos is looking to control Novoselic's arms but Novoselic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
Papadopoulos is looking to control Novoselic's arms but Novoselic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
Novoselic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Novoselic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.#T3#
Papadopoulos cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novoselic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Novoselic duly obliges.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch but Novoselic is avoiding it. #CL2#
Papadopoulos forces Novoselic back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Papadopoulos 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.
Novoselic pushes Papadopoulos away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Novoselic thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.#T4#
Novoselic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novoselic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Novoselic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Novoselic's head.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Novoselic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Novoselic misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick lands for Novoselic.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Novoselic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination but Novoselic avoids it well.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic thuds his right hand into Papadopoulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely. #T2#
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Papadopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Novoselic circles away.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. Novoselic didn't see that one coming.
Novoselic sizes up Papadopoulos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos. #CL2#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novoselic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
enabling Novoselic to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic takes one on the button.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic. #T4#
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Novoselic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Novoselic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Novoselic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novoselic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Papadopoulos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Novoselic - the referee stops the clock and Papadopoulos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Novoselic. Papadopoulos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Novoselic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Novoselic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Papadopoulos doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Novoselic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos looking to slow down the pace here.
Novoselic gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novoselic.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Novoselic counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novoselic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Papadopoulos cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Novoselic scores with the left hand. Papadopoulos knows he should have avoided that one.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Novoselic off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novoselic swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Novoselic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick.
Novoselic defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novoselic moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Novoselic throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Novoselic 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.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papadopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.#CL2#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to break free but Novoselic has control.
Papadopoulos stalling in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Novoselic blocks it.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papadopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos is trying to push Novoselic away but Novoselic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Papadopoulos to work. #BC#
Novoselic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Papadopoulos jabs Novoselic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Papadopoulos misses
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Novoselic's head.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Novoselic finds it's way through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic tries to move into range but Papadopoulos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Papadopoulos slaps the foot to one side.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Avraam Papadopoulos was interviewed post fight and said 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'.

Event: Grunge 36: Pretty Noose
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Novoselic throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Papadopoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novoselic circles away quickly and effectively.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Papadopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos cracks Novoselic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Novoselic throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range and Novoselic settles back down.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papadopoulos's hands.
Papadopoulos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Novoselic pinned against the cage. Novoselic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novoselic connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Novoselic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos connects with a nice looking jab.
Novoselic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos dips to his left and cracks Novoselic with an uppercut!
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic cracks Papadopoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Novoselic throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Novoselic scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Papadopoulos clinches up against the cage.
Novoselic misses with some punches. #BC#
Novoselic breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Novoselic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.#T3#
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novoselic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Novoselic on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the body.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Novoselic checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novoselic doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it
and Papadopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Novoselic seems unphased.
Novoselic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Papadopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Papadopoulos 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.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
Novoselic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novoselic under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Novoselic lands with a hook. Papadopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Novoselic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Novoselic's ribs.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos. #T2#
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Novoselic lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Novoselic lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos looks for a takedown but Novoselic sprawls well.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic lands with a nice body kick.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Novoselic 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. #T3#
Papadopoulos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novoselic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Papadopoulos. That did some damage!
Novoselic keeps the fight on the outside.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic with a hook.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Novoselic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
Novoselic misses with a left hand
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Novoselic lands a front kick.
A lazy left from Novoselic finds it's target.
Novoselic misses with a looping right.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Papadopoulos misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Novoselic is having none of it.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range.
Papadopoulos shoots in and drives through. Novoselic sprawls well.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Novoselic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.#T1#
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novoselic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Novoselic misses with a hook
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Papadopoulos scrambles back to his feet.
Novoselic tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avraam Papadopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.
Alex Novoselic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Novoselic misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papadopoulos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.#T3#
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Papadopoulos's knee momentarily.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a body shot. #T4#
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Novoselic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novoselic's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos scores with a one two! Novoselic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Novoselic blocks a jab.
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Papadopoulos takes the fight into the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novoselic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.

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 Alex Novoselic.
Well Papadopoulos 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Grunge 32: Green River
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Novoselic tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novoselic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Smiff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Novoselic is trying to defend but Smiff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Novoselic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smiff moves nicely into side control.
Novoselic is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Smiff working away.
Novoselic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smiff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Novoselic is defending well.
Novoselic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Novoselic tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff is trying to take his opponent's back.
Novoselic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smiff is still trying to improve position.
Novoselic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff fails to move to back control.
Novoselic prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Novoselic is looking to improve his position but Smiff isn't that keen on the idea.
Novoselic wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.#T3#
Smiff moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a rear naked choke here but Novoselic reverses the position brilliantly into Smiff's guard!
Novoselic looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff is thwarting Novoselic's attempts to control the position.
Smiff is pressing down on Novoselic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Novoselic is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Smiff is working for a kimura but Novoselic is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Novoselic manages to get to full guard.
Novoselic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Novoselic working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Smiff passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novoselic tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smiff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Novoselic slaps away a takedown attempt from Smiff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novoselic tries to work over Smiff's front leg with a kick but Smiff checks it.
Novoselic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Novoselic sprawls well. Novoselic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novoselic as he avoids it easily.
Novoselic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smiff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Novoselic counters with a two punch combo.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Novoselic tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novoselic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smiff.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic tries to work over Smiff's front leg with a kick but Smiff checks it.
Novoselic lands a nice shot that snaps Smiff's head back.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Novoselic won't be happy with that.
Novoselic is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novoselic controls the pace.#T2#
Novoselic trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom. #SU#
Novoselic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to avoid it but Smiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novoselic to the ground. Novoselic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smiff is pushing down on Novoselic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Novoselic is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Novoselic trying to control but Smiff postures up. #SUB2#
Smiff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is defending well.
Smiff wants to advance to full mount but Novoselic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Novoselic is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novoselic is on top in guard. #REVR#
Novoselic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smiff wants to stand but Novoselic is controlling the position.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
Novoselic wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. Smiff saw that one coming.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novoselic circles away.
Smiff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smiff is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.#TD2#
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Novoselic on his heels. He'll look to pass Novoselic's guard now, I'm sure.

Novoselic wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Novoselic to the mat! Novoselic manages to get full guard.

Novoselic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smiff fails with the takedown
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Smiff darts in looking for a takedown but Novoselic gets double underhooks and turns Smiff into the cage.
Smiff takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Smiff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Novoselic!

Novoselic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smiff closes the distance and clinches up with Novoselic, looking for a takedown. Smiff pushes Novoselic against the cage but Novoselic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smiff moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff moves forwards but Novoselic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Novoselic lands a really nice looking cross but Smiff seems unphased. #TD2#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Novoselic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiff blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smiff is trying to drag Novoselic to the mat but Novoselic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smiff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smiff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Novoselic walks away with a smile on his face. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smiff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Novoselic misses. #TD2#
Smiff gets the takedown into side control.

Novoselic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Novoselic lands the left hand.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novoselic but Novoselic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Novoselic is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Novoselic avoid being mounted?
Smiff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Novoselic!
Novoselic tries to lock up and control but Smiff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Novoselic is controlling an arm, preventing Smiff from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Smiff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Novoselic is now in Smiff's guard. A big mistake from Smiff there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novoselic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Novoselic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novoselic 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Novoselic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Quinoa Smiff had this to say: 'He is on steroids!'.

Event: Grunge 28: Seaside Suicide
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen lands with a right hand.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Nurminen's head but Nurminen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Nurminen unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurminen throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurminen lands with a nice body punch.
Nurminen throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novoselic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nurminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurminen.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Nurminen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Nurminen.
Novoselic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Nurminen sees coming a mile off.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurminen, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Nurminen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Novoselic did well to prevent Nurminen getting side control.
Novoselic trying to control from the bottom.
Novoselic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Novoselic is trying to control but can't.
Nurminen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurminen passes to full mount! #T2#
Nurminen looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic is looking to improve his position but Nurminen isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurminen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novoselic is looking to escape.
Nurminen prevents Novoselic from getting the reversal.#T3#
Nurminen looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nurminen working the ground and pound effectively.
Nurminen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nurminen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurminen lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Nurminen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Novoselic wants to control but Nurminen is having none of it.
Novoselic is squirming around, avoiding Nurminen's attempts to control the action.
Nurminen unloading with bombs!#T4#
Nurminen unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Novoselic is rocked!
Nurminen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Novoselic! More shots from Nurminen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kebab Nurminen!
Kebab Nurminen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#870 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Ohanian misses the shot to the body.
Ohanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohanian moves away.
Novoselic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ohanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novoselic. Novoselic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Ohanian.
Ohanian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ohanian.
A little jabbing left from Ohanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ohanian.
A head kick by Ohanian misses
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Ohanian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Ohanian moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Ohanian. Those never looked like landing.
Novoselic is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Ohanian.
A jab lands there for Novoselic.
Ohanian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Novoselic is fending him off so far but Ohanian persists. Nope, Novoselic circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Ohanian.#T1#
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Ohanian's leg. Ohanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Ohanian misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Ohanian.
A combination from Ohanian does no damage.
A jab lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ohanian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ohanian throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novoselic.
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ohanian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Novoselic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Ohanian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Novoselic was covering up waiting for the punch and Ohanian finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Novoselic has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ohanian should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Novoselic has tightened it up now! Ohanian should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Novoselic!
An out of breath Alex Novoselic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic avoids a kick to the body.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Novoselic lands a nice hook to Tulikoura's body. Tulikoura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Tulikoura.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura.
Novoselic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tulikoura connects with a body shot.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tulikoura checks it well.
Novoselic sets himself, and Tulikoura steps forward looking for the clinch! Novoselic avoids it this time.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic lands an overhand right.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tulikoura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tulikoura swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic with a nice calf kick.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
Tulikoura takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Tulikoura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulikoura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Novoselic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Tulikoura.
A head kick by Novoselic misses
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Tulikoura scores with a body shot.
Novoselic slips a jab from Tulikoura.
Novoselic swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic takes one to the chin there.
Novoselic checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range. #T2#
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Tulikoura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Novoselic throws a leg kick which misses Tulikoura's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulikoura tries to avoid it.
Tulikoura lands with a nice body punch.
Novoselic avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tulikoura looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novoselic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Novoselic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tulikoura.
Novoselic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tulikoura is out of range.
Tulikoura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A cross from Tulikoura lands.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Tulikoura scores with a shot to the body.
Tulikoura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic swings widly with a right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Tulikoura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tulikoura blocks an uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novoselic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novoselic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura.
A left hand lands to the body for Novoselic.
A short right from Tulikoura 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!
A short right from Tulikoura.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land. #T4#
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novoselic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tulikoura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura misses with a punch on the inside.
Novoselic blocks an uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch.
Tulikoura lands with a short shot to the head.
Novoselic tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Novoselic back against the cage.
Tulikoura avoids the elbow strike from Novoselic, against the cage.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novoselic.
Tulikoura can't break the clinch.
Tulikoura struggles to land a body shot inside as Novoselic controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Novoselic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Novoselic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Novoselic manages to break the clinch.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura 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 jab from Novoselic misses.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Tulikoura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Tulikoura feints a counter leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Tulikoura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Novoselics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tulikoura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Novoselic throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Tulikoura counters by moving into the clinch.
Novoselic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tulikoura backwards.
Novoselic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Novoselic fails to land.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Novoselic presses Tulikoura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tulikoura misses with the head strike.
Tulikoura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tulikoura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic throws an elbow but it misses.
Tulikoura working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Novoselic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tulikoura.
Novoselic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tulikoura or not.
Tulikoura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Novoselic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tulikoura's brow. #BC#
Novoselic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Novoselic connects with a jab.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tulikoura throws a shot from downtown. Novoselic moves away and avoids it.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Novoselic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Novoselic lands with a good body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic sizes up Tulikoura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura connects with a looping right hand.
Tulikoura misses with a hook
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novoselic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tulikoura blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Tulikoura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Novoselic.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Novoselic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tulikoura avoids it.
A shot to the body from Tulikoura misses
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic scores with a kick to the body.
Tulikoura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Tulikoura connects with a body shot.
Tulikoura lands a really nice looking cross but Novoselic seems unphased.
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura jabs Novoselic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head but Tulikoura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic thumps Tulikoura with a low kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tulikoura throws a series of strikes that have Novoselic backpedaling.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tulikoura throws out a counter right but Novoselic avoids it with no problem.
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A jab from Tulikoura finds it's way through Novoselic's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura throws a shot from downtown. Novoselic moves away and avoids it.
Tulikoura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tulikoura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tulikoura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tulikoura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Novoselic on the side of the head.
Tulikoura cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Novoselic is rocked!
Tulikoura lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Novoselic falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tulikoura dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Tulikoura!
A very excited looking Johannes Tulikoura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#861 Manowaru v Ruas
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses
and Wrexham counters with a low kick, right behind Novoselic 's knee.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Wrexham saw that one coming.
Novoselic lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrexham off the cage and back into range.
Wrexham misses with a hook.
Wrexham misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Novoselic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wrexham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Novoselic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Novoselic checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham 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.
Wrexham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Wrexham moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrexham .
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Wrexham .
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Wrexham throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Wrexham scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Wrexham clinches up against the cage.
Novoselic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham tries to throw a body punch but Novoselic avoids it by throwing Wrexham back against the cage.
Novoselic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wrexham on the inside.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Novoselic.
Wrexham lands with a light punch inside.
Wrexham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards. #BC#
Novoselic manages to break the clinch.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Novoselic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham tries a quick counter leg kick but Novoselic is wise to it.
A left lands for Wrexham .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic scores with a hook to the body. Wrexham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wrexham lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Wrexham .
Wrexham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Novoselics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novoselic.
Wrexham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wrexham throws out a powerful jab.
Wrexham jabs Novoselic right on the nose. Novoselic blinks but takes it well.
Novoselic with a jab.
Wrexham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick lands for Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Wrexham as he connects with a hook.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham connects with a single shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Wrexham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wrexham lands an overhand right.#T3#
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Wrexham throws out a counter right but Novoselic avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Wrexham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Wrexham scores with a kick to the body.
Wrexham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Novoselic.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Wrexham manages to break the clinch.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
As Wrexham backs away, Novoselic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrexham moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Wrexham lands with an overhand left.#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!
Novoselic slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Novoselic scores with a decent looking hook.
Wrexham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
Wrexham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wrexham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Novoselic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrexham s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Novoselic walks into a stiff left hand from Wrexham .
Wrexham stuns Novoselic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wrexham avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic scores with a body shot.
Wrexham with a hook.
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novoselic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Novoselic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novoselic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wrexham tries to land a front kick but Novoselic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut.
Wrexham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Wrexham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wrexham 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 Novoselic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novoselic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Wrexham .
Novoselic is looking to counter punch.
Wrexham takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Novoselic blocks a leg kick.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wrexham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Wrexham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novoselic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Tyler Wrexham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic tries to score with a low kick but Wrexham moves his leg out of the way.
Wrexham avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wrexham misses with a two punch combination.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Wrexham .
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wrexham feints and then cracks Novoselic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novoselic down.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Wrexham .
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrexham , as that shot connected.
Wrexham avoids the body shot from Novoselic. #T2#
Wrexham takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut.
Wrexham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Wrexham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wrexham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novoselic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Novoselic needs to keep his hands up - Wrexham had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Wrexham .
Wrexham 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novoselic under the eye.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Wrexham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrexham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Wrexham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wrexham misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
Novoselic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wrexham avoids it.
Novoselic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Novoselic misses.
Wrexham flicks out a counter leg kick but Novoselic steps away.
Wrexham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a jab to Novoselic's midsection.
Novoselic throws a hook but Wrexham blocks it.
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wrexham 's head backwards.
A jab from Wrexham misses.
Novoselic slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
Novoselic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wrexham throws a right and a left that Novoselic avoids nicely.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Wrexham punishes Novoselic's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick from Novoselic.
Wrexham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Wrexham does it's job there.
Wrexham is looking to score with low kicks.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wrexham thumps Novoselic with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Wrexham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Novoselic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wrexham .
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Wrexham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novoselic throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham moves out of range as Novoselic strikes.
Novoselic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrexham misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham tries to bum rush Novoselic with a series of wild strikes but Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wrexham .
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Wrexham lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
A jab from Novoselic misses.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic throws a chopping leg kick but Wrexham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Wrexham connects with a body shot that sends Novoselic's belly button to the back.
Wrexham misses with a low kick.
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Wrexham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrexham throws a right and a left that Novoselic avoids nicely.
Novoselic moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wrexham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novoselic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Wrexham is looking to slow Novoselic down with leg kicks.
Novoselic motions for Wrexham to come forward. Novoselic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
Wrexham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Wrexham misses with a jab to the body
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrexham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wrexham 's hands.
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Wrexham tries a quick counter leg kick but Novoselic is wise to it.
Novoselic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Novoselic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Alex Novoselic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novoselic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Wrexham takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Novoselic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrexham s head. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrexham lands a glancing blow to the side of Novoselic's head.
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Wrexham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wrexham with a nice calf kick.
Wrexham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wrexham misses with the combination.
And Novoselic counters with a quick kick to the body but Wrexham blocks it.
Wrexham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Novoselic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wrexham clobbers Novoselic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler Wrexham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham checks a leg kick nicely.
Wrexham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Novoselic avoids a kick to the body.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wrexham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Novoselic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wrexham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Wrexham moves away and avoids it.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Wrexham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick from Wrexham , right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrexham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Wrexham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Novoselic throws a front kick aimed at Wrexham 's knee but Wrexham avoids it well.
Novoselic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrexham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham avoids a kick to the body.
Wrexham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrexham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Novoselic defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Wrexham lands with an uppercut that bounces Novoselic off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Wrexham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrexham 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wrexham !

Event: Grunge 17: Last Kiss
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shark can pounce on him.
Shark looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic throws a front kick aimed at Shark's knee but Shark avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Shark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Shark checks it.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novoselic.
Shark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shark has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Novoselic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there
and Shark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shark just manages to avoid it.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
Novoselic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Novoselic throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Shark moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
Novoselic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shark. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shark checks it well.
Novoselic lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Novoselic.
Decent striking displayed by Novoselic there.
A clash of legs there as Shark blocks the low kick.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Novoselic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark connects with a right hand. Novoselic shakes it off.
Novoselic defending well as Shark loads up on a big left hand.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic motions for Shark to come forward. Novoselic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Novoselic falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Novoselic lands.
Shark misses with a series of wild punches.
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novoselic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Novoselic misses with a body punch
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novoselic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shark under the eye.
Shark tries to land a leg kick but Novoselic saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark throws a body kick that misses
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shark misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Novoselic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Novoselic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shark under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark misses the jab.
Novoselic cracks Shark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Novoselic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shark scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark throws a head kick that Novoselic semi-blocks.
Novoselic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark looks to land a body kick but Novoselic moved away.
A good leg kick by Novoselic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic tries to land a leg kick but Shark saw it coming and moves away.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick from Novoselic. #T1#
Shark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.
Shark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Shark moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shark. That did some damage!
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Novoselic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Shark throws a leg kick but Novoselic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shark misses with a two punch combination.
Shark takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Novoselic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shark is looking to break free of the clinch but Novoselic has double underhooks.
Shark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shark is trying to break free.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the side of Shark's head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Novoselic as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Novoselic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic with the inside leg kick.
Novoselic blocks a head kick by Shark.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic lands with a nice body punch.
Novoselic lands a nice shot that snaps Shark's head back.
Shark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range and Shark settles back down. #T4#
Shark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Novoselic's head.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shark takes one to the chin there.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Shark throws a series of punches but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Novoselic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Shark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Shark's legs.
Shark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Novoselic with a hook.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Shark.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shark tries to clinch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novoselic dodges the punch combination from Shark.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shark.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
Shark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Novoselic lands.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Shark raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shark misses.
Novoselic lands a jab.#T1#
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Novoselic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shark eats them both and turns towards Novoselic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novoselic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novoselic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Novoselic motions for Shark to come forward. Novoselic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shark swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Shark feints a jab promting Novoselic to slip. Shark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Novoselic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Novoselic lands a jab to the head.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Novoselic misses.
Shark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novoselic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Novoselic misses.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Novoselic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shark momentarily. #T3#
Shark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark misses with a combination
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shark takes one to the chin there.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
Shark walks into a stiff left hand from Novoselic.
Shark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic scores with a hook.#T4#
Novoselic lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Shark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novoselic.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Novoselic is looking to slow Shark down with leg kicks.
Novoselic connects with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Power Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark misses with a leg kick.
Novoselic with a nice calf kick.
Shark throws a nice head kick!
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novoselic 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Power Shark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullshit!'.

Event: Grunge 15: Badmotorfinger
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Novoselic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Novoselic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mason prevents Novoselic from improving his position.#SUB2#
Novoselic looking for submissions off his back.
Novoselic wants to get back to full guard.
Mason thows a huge punch but Novoselic dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Novoselic looking for submissions off his back.
Novoselic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mason's back!#T1#
Mason breaks Novoselic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mason trying to control but Novoselic is working from the bottom.
Novoselic trying to control the position here.
Mason won't allow Novoselic to sweep him here.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Novoselic is retaining full guard.
Mason won't allow Novoselic to sweep him here. #T2#
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.
Novoselic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Novoselic can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Novoselic trying to control from the bottom.
Novoselic is trying to get back to full guard.
Novoselic is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Novoselic controlling the position for now.#T3#
Novoselic tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Novoselic defending well though. #SUB2#
Novoselic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novoselic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Novoselic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Novoselic keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novoselic as he jumps to the side.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Novoselic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Novoselic's waist but Novoselic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Novoselic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Novoselic misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Bea Mason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Novoselic lands a two punch combo.
Novoselic throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novoselic swivels and escapes.
Novoselic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novoselic with the inside leg kick.
Novoselic leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Novoselic's guard.
Mason trying to control but Novoselic is working from the bottom.
Novoselic has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Novoselic is retaining full guard.
Mason trying to control but Novoselic is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Novoselic holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Novoselic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Bea Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Novoselic is controlling Mason's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Novoselic has an active guard here but Mason has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason thows a huge punch but Novoselic dodges it nicely.
Novoselic is trying is best to control the position here.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Novoselic wants to get back to full guard.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novoselic keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Novoselic throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Novoselic pushes him off.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason lands a front kick.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Novoselic sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novoselic swivels and escapes.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Novoselic counters with a three punch combo that has Mason backing up. Mason nods at Novoselic to acknowledge the strikes.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Novoselic throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Novoselic stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Novoselic throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.#TD#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Novoselic actively working from the bottom here.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Novoselic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Novoselic is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#T1#
Mason is trying to control. Novoselic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Novoselic is controlling Mason's trapped leg to prevent Mason from advancing to side control.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Novoselic is defending the position.
Novoselic is trying to control but can't.
Novoselic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Novoselic working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Novoselic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.
Novoselic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Novoselic working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily. #T3#
Novoselic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Novoselic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Novoselic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Novoselic cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Mason is looking to clinch.
Jab by Novoselic.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Novoselic counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Novoselic sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Novoselic connects with a jab.
Mason slips a jab from Novoselic.
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Novoselic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Novoselic lands with a right hand.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novoselic but Novoselic pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Novoselic 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic 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: Grunge 11: Rusty Cage
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shashi's sensitive parts.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Novoselic as he connects with a hook.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shashi has a takedown stuffed.
Novoselic is looking to slow Shashi down with leg kicks.
Shashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Shashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novoselic cracks Shashi with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Novoselic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Shashi shoots in and bounces Novoselic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Novoselic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB#
Novoselic working for a triangle but Shashi defends it easily.
Novoselic controlling Shashi's posture.
Shashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Novoselic is keeping the position for now.
Shashi wants to control from the top but Novoselic keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Novoselic looking for a sweep. Not yet Novoselic, not yet.
Shashi forces his way into half guard.
Shashi drops an elbow to the side of Novoselic's head. #SUB2#
Shashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Novoselic tries to roll over but Shashi keeps him under control.
Novoselic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Novoselic.
Shashi stopping the sweep attempt from Novoselic.#T3#
Novoselic is adopting a defensive guard.
Shashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Novoselic is retaining full guard.
Shashi stands and throws Novoselic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shashi wants to stand but Novoselic is controlling his arm.
Novoselic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Shashi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Novoselic to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shashi shoots in but Novoselic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Shashi dives in and grabs Novoselic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Novoselic pushes down on Shashi's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic lands a nice hook to Shashi's body. Shashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Novoselic defends it nicely.
Novoselic is looking to counter punch.
Shashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Novoselic pinned against the cage. Novoselic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Novoselic lands a front kick.
Novoselic stuns Shashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Shashi avoids it.#TD2#
Shashi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Novoselic sprawls well initially but Shashi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Novoselic wants to get back to full guard.
Shashi throwing shots but Novoselic is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shashi is looking for a kimura but Novoselic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shashi to get the leverage. #SU2#
Shashi decides to return to a standing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shashi. That did some damage!
Shashi ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
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!
Shashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Novoselic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Shashi.
Novoselic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Shashi's shoulder, as Shashi tries to avoid the shot.
Shashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shashi can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Shashi shoots in and bounces Novoselic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Shashi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Novoselic doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Shashi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Novoselic - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Novoselic!
Our winner, Alex Novoselic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Grunge 8: Screaming Trees
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Shark checks the leg kick.
Shark throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Shark moves into range and clinches up with Novoselic.
Novoselic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Novoselic swings wildly with an uppercut but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Shark breaks from the clinch.
Shark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shark slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark scores with a head kick. Novoselic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Novoselic misses
and Shark counters with a series of strikes. Novoselic will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Shark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shark thows a leg kick but Novoselic checks it
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic checks a leg kick.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shark.
A jab from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Shark tries to counter with a clinch but Novoselic shakes him off and moves away.
Novoselic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Novoselic lands a head shot.
Shark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Novoselic lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Shark moves into the clinch.
Shark is trying to break free.
Novoselic prevents Shark from breaking the clinch.
Novoselic prevents Shark from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Novoselic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Shark avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick.
Novoselic with a hook.
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Novoselic misses. #T3#
Novoselic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Novoselic misses with a right hand
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novoselic.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Shark.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark lands a nice looking body kick.
Novoselic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shark has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of Shark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shark bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Shark checks it #CL2#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch.
Shark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shark. #T4#
Novoselic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shark backwards. #BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novoselic loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shark 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.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Shark.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shark.
And Shark responds with a good body kick, but Novoselic manages to step out the way in time.
Shark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
Shark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Novoselic with a body shot.
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 Alex Novoselic 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#
Novoselic misses with a leg kick
and Shark counters with a left to the body.
Shark needs to keep his hands up - Novoselic had a free shot at his head there.
Novoselic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Shark cracks Novoselic with an open hand slap.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Novoselic as he connects with a hook.
Novoselic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shark throws a leg kick but Novoselic checks it.
Novoselic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shark under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Novoselic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Shark throws a push kick but Novoselic slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Novoselic cracks Shark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Shark is predictable there
and Novoselic counters with an outside leg kick.
Novoselic throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Shark down.
Shark blocks a low kick nicely.
Shark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Shark throws a counter combo.
Novoselic clobbers Shark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Novoselic blocks the low kick.
Shark throws a lazy head kick
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic with a nice calf kick.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Novoselic.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shark.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Shark throws a right and a left that Novoselic avoids nicely.
Shark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novoselic throws the left hand but Shark avoids the punch easily.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A clash of legs there as Novoselic blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic. #T3#
Shark with a jab.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Shark avoids it.
Shark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shark scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the body.
Novoselic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shark. Shark obviously looking to wear him down.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novoselic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shark.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Shark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Novoselic fakes the leg kick and cracks Shark in the body.
Novoselic moves out of range of the leg kick from Shark.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
A head kick by Shark misses
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novoselic's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark lands with a kick to the temple. Novoselic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Shark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Novoselic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shark.
Shark throws a counter combo.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Novoselic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shark.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Novoselic misses with a low kick as Shark jumps back.
Shark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Shark down.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shark is out of range and Novoselic settles back down.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Shark.
Novoselic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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 Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shark throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Novoselic scores with a nice right hand.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Novoselic punishes Shark's body with a nice straight punch.
Novoselic blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark misses with a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a good low kick that Shark was not able to check.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses the jab.
Shark motions for Novoselic to come forward. Shark throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick.
Shark moves forwards but Novoselic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shark.
Shark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Novoselic connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shark. Novoselic shrugs it off though.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shark misses with a low kick.
Novoselic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Novoselic.
Shark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
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!
Shark misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Shark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Novoselic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Novoselic throws a leg kick which misses Shark's front leg but catches the back leg as Shark tries to avoid it.
Novoselic connects with a high kick.
Novoselic clobbers Shark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Shark misses.
Shark scores with the left hand. Novoselic knows he should have avoided that one.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Novoselic.#T3#
Shark 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.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a three punch combo!
Shark throws a right and a left that Novoselic avoids nicely.
Novoselic blocks a head kick by Shark.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Novoselic feints and then cracks Shark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shark down.
A big left from Shark misses.
Novoselic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shark just manages to avoid it.
Shark lets loose with a powerful body kick. Novoselic will feel that in the morning.
Shark throws a front kick aimed at Novoselic's knee but Novoselic avoids it well.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Novoselic thows a body kick. Shark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shark misses with a low kick.
Novoselic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Novoselic finds it's way through Shark's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shark lands a head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Novoselic!
Shark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Power Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Shark swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Novoselic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shark throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Novoselic!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Novoselic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Power Shark spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullshit!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluba lands an overhand right.
Kluba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Kluba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Good work by Kluba as he checks the leg kick.
Novoselic scores with the left hand. Kluba knows he should have avoided that one.
Novoselic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
As Novoselic backs off Kluba throws a huge counter combo but Novoselic manages to avoid it all.
Kluba cracks Novoselic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Kluba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Kluba misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Kluba walks into a jab.
Novoselic lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic. #T1#
Kluba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kluba duly obliges.
Novoselic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kluba is out of range and Novoselic settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kluba 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.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Novoselic throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba cracks Novoselic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic misses with a wild combination.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Kluba moves away and avoids it.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Novoselic does no damage.
Kluba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Novoselic with a body shot.
Kluba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kluba swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
A bone on bone clash there as Kluba blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic takes one to the chin there.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kluba checks it well.
Kluba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Novoselic misses with a left hand
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Kluba tests Novoselic's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Novoselic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Kluba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Novoselic throws a low kick, looking for Kluba's leg but Kluba calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Novoselic slips under a jab from Kluba.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Novoselic cracks Kluba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novoselic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kluba 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Kluba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novoselic's hands.
Novoselic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Novoselic misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novoselic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
Kluba jabs Novoselic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novoselic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
A good leg kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Novoselic avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kluba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Novoselic has got the better of the exchanges.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Novoselic scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
Kluba scores with a punch to the head.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Kluba throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Kluba looks to land a combination but Novoselic avoids it well.
Kluba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kluba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kluba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kluba checks it well.
Kluba unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kluba misses with a few strikes there.
Kluba punishes Novoselic's body with a nice straight punch.
Kluba slips under a jab.
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kluba jabs Novoselic right on the nose. Novoselic blinks but takes it well.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Kluba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic misses with a few strikes there.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kluba catches Novoselic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Kluba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.#T3#
Novoselic throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic scores with a hook to the body. Kluba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kluba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic motions for Kluba to come forward. Novoselic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novoselic tried to counter with a leg kick but Kluba avoided it.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Kluba walks into a jab.
Novoselic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Novoselic throws a head kick but Kluba moves out of range.
Novoselic slips a jab from Kluba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Kluba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novoselic tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Kluba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Novoselic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic misses the body punch
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Novoselic scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Kluba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Nice body punch from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.#T2#
Novoselic scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Novoselic.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kluba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Kluba moves out of range as Novoselic strikes.#T3#
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily.
Kluba blocks the body kick.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Kluba checks it
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba throws a counter combo.
Kluba swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic. #T4#
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic fakes the leg kick and cracks Kluba in the body.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Kluba sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Kluba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novoselic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Kluba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Novoselic throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novoselic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic leaves Fiaschi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Novoselic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Novoselic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Fiaschi with an uppercut!
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Novoselic - just one landing.
Novoselic tries to score with a low kick but Fiaschi moves his leg out of the way.
Fiaschi tries to counter with a clinch but Novoselic shakes him off and moves away.
Fiaschi throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Novoselic is having none of it.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
Fiaschi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiaschi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novoselic scores with a nice strike.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Fiaschi moves out of range easily.
Fiaschi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novoselic as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Novoselic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up.
Fiaschi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi fails to land the takedown.
Fiaschi misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fiaschi wants to counter the offense by Novoselic and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiaschi.
Novoselic jabs Fiaschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novoselic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novoselic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Fiaschi is rocked!
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fiaschi is still on wobbly legs! Can Novoselic finish him?
Novoselic drops Fiaschi with a big left hand! Fiaschi is injured, injured bad! Novoselic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2020

#R1#
Steinheiser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Novoselic with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Novoselic. No joy for Steinheiser on that attempt.
Novoselic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Novoselic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steinheiser tries for a takedown but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynn Steinheiser.
Steinheiser drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novoselic.
Steinheiser changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Novoselic connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Novoselic. That snapped Steinheiser's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steinheiser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novoselic.#T1#
Steinheiser takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Steinheiser 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.
Steinheiser has a takedown stuffed.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steinheiser's sensitive parts.
Novoselic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Steinheiser with that takedown attempt.
Steinheiser on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Steinheiser with a poor takedown
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Steinheiser walks into a stiff left hand from Novoselic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Steinheiser feints the counter takedown.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novoselic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steinheiser has time to react.#ROC#
Steinheiser is rocked!
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Steinheiser is still on wobbly legs! Can Novoselic finish him?
Novoselic lands with a right and another and another! Steinheiser is in big trouble! Novoselic lands again and this time it's lights out for Steinheiser! A quality knockout there for Novoselic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
After winning the bout, Alex Novoselic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Lynn Steinheiser had this to say: 'I'm calling for a review of this fight! This faggot kept sticking his finger in my asshole!!! Who the hell can fight effectively while getting fingered in their asshole??? I did not like that at all ... though it felt good, but that is besides the point! A distraction is a DISTRACTION!!! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2020

#R1#
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio throws a good cross that connects.
Novoselic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Novoselic is looking to slow Kallio down with leg kicks.
Kallio defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Novoselic. Beautiful body shot.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kallio. That did some damage!
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novoselic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kallio. That one must have hurt.
Kallio works Novoselic's body with a nice hook.
Novoselic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novoselic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic misses with a double jab.
Kallio throws a combination. Novoselic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Novoselic is looking to counter punch.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic wants to land a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.#T1#
Novoselic lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Novoselic catches Kallio right on the button with a cross.
Novoselic slips a jab from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Kallio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kallio doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kallio scores with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Kallio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novoselic.
Novoselic's corner calls for a 1-2. Novoselic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kallio. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Kallio misses.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novoselic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kallio misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio cracks Novoselic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kallio is looking to chop away at Novoselic's legs.
A nice combination there by Kallio.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Novoselic takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic throws a lazy body kick
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Novoselic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Novoselic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kallio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novoselic thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic swings for the body but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio digs a good hook to Novoselic's body.
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.#T4#
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kallio checks it well.
Kallio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
Novoselic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kallio is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kallio scores with a hook.
Novoselic walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kallio.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kallio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Kallio misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Novoselic tries to move into range but Kallio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Kallio throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Novoselic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Novoselic knows he should have avoided that one.
Kallio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Novoselic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Kallio is predictable there
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Jab from Novoselic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kallio.#T1#
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Kallio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kallio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Kallio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic lands a front kick.
Novoselic throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Donk. Kallio catches Novoselic right on the button with a cross.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Kallio throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Novoselic moved away.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Kallio misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Novoselic ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range.
Novoselic throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Kallio checks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic connects with the punch.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
Kallio throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Novoselic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Novoselic.
Kallio throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Kallio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Novoselic on the side of the head.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novoselic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Kallio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Novoselic.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Novoselic defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio throws out a leg kick but Novoselic moves out of range and Kallio only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kallio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat. #T4#
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Novoselic. Beautiful body shot.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Kallio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Kallio.
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Novoselic tries to score with a low kick but Kallio moves his leg out of the way.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
Kallio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kallio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Novoselic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kallio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Kallio misses.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
Kallio jabs at Novoselic's body.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Novoselic throws a solid leg kick but Kallio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Novoselic.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Kallio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novoselic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Novoselic.
Kallio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Kallio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Kallio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Novoselic doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A big left from Kallio misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kallio blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Kallio moves out of range easily.
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Novoselic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Novoselic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kallio.
Kallio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Kallio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kallio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Novoselic's calf.
Kallio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic throws a low kick but Kallio moves out of range easily. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Kallio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kallio!
Kallio throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic with a hook.
Kallio throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a double jab.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. Novoselic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kallio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Novoselic tries a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Novoselic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Novoselic does it's job there.
Kallio avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Kallio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novoselic's hands.
Kallio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Kallio.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kallio lands a nice looking body kick.
Good work by Novoselic as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kallio scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kallio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kallio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kallio connects with the punch.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio tries a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Kallio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kallio throws a shot from downtown. Novoselic moves away and avoids it.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kallio 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
A relieved looking Kimmo Kallio 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Reilly cracks Novoselic with an open hand slap.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic feints and then cracks Reilly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reilly down.
Reilly avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly tried to counter with a leg kick but Novoselic avoided it.
Novoselic throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch successfully.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly managing to block the knees to the body from Novoselic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Novoselic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Novoselic controls his hands.
I was talking to Reilly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Novoselic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly. #T1#
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Novoselic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Novoselic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Novoselic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novoselic misses with a body punch.
Novoselic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Novoselic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Novoselic lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly blocks an elbow strike.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Novoselic working aggressively here.
Reilly keeps control of Novoselic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Novoselic prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Novoselic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
Novoselic pushes Reilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Novoselic controls the action.
Novoselic managing to block the knees to the body from Reilly.
Reilly cracks Novoselic with a nice body shot.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Novoselic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Reilly blocking some punches.
Novoselic throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Novoselic controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Reilly.
Novoselic is trying to stall.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Novoselic gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly gets through Novoselic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Novoselic controls the action.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been informed that Novoselic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Novoselic missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic digs a right hand into Reilly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reilly's gas tank.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Novoselic fails to land.
Novoselic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Novoselic blocks an uppercut.
Reilly is leaning against Novoselic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novoselic tries to land knees in the clinch but Reilly avoids the damage to the body.
Novoselic working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Novoselic.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Novoselic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reilly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novoselic is trying to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling him.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Novoselic.
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 Frank Reilly 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#
Novoselic cracks Reilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novoselic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novoselic lands a head shot.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Novoselic tries to keep at a distance but Reilly has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly tries a body shot but Novoselic blocks it.
Reilly 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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Novoselic throws an elbow but misses.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Novoselic misses with the head strike.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly gets through Novoselic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novoselic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Reilly is working Novoselic over against the cage.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly tries to work over Novoselic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Novoselic.
Reilly blocks an elbow strike from Novoselic.
A head punch on the inside from Novoselic fails to land.
Novoselic lands an elbow just above Reilly 's eye.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic blocks an uppercut.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Novoselic misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Novoselic misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Novoselic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reilly's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Novoselic - that landed with a thud.
Novoselic has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Novoselic blocks an uppercut.
Novoselic working Reilly over with knees to the body.
Novoselic struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Novoselic. #T3#
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Novoselic misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly gets through Novoselic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novoselic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reilly lands a damaging elbow.
Novoselic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Novoselic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly tries to work over Novoselic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Novoselic controls the action.
Novoselic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Novoselic. #T4#
Reilly working aggressively here.
Novoselic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novoselic is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Novoselic.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Novoselic controls the action.
Novoselic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath Novoselic's ribcage. Novoselic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novoselic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novoselic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Reilly 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novoselic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly tries to clinch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reilly takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Novoselic lands with a right hand.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic scores with a decent looking hook.
Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Novoselic lands a jab.
Good exchange - Reilly coming out on top.
Reilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novoselic. That did some damage!
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Novoselic. That one must have hurt.
Novoselic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Reilly pushes Novoselic up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic lands a nice shot to the body.
Novoselic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Novoselic's defenses.
Novoselic lands with a right to the head.
Novoselic lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novoselic.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novoselic takes a shot to the head.
Alex Novoselic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Novoselic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly blocks a jab.
As Novoselic tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Novoselic manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Novoselic finds it's way round the side to connect with Reilly's head.
Reilly cracks Novoselic with a good jab.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Novoselic throws a poor cross that misses
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Novoselic looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
Reilly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Novoselic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Novoselic ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Novoselic circles away.
Reilly backing away here, and Novoselic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic tries to land a leg kick but Reilly saw it coming and moves away.
Novoselic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reilly.
Reilly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novoselic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Reilly instigates a clinch.
Novoselic tries to land knees in the clinch but Reilly avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Novoselic's brow. #T4#
Novoselic tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the cage.
Novoselic swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic is trying to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling him.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Novoselic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly managing to block the knees to the body from Novoselic.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Novoselic.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novoselic's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly lands a left hand.

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 Frank Reilly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reilly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NSC 51: Le vs Kubota 2
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1#
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novoselic. Novoselic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Novoselic on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Novoselic moves away and avoids it.
Novoselic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Novoselic slips a straight right by Diaz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novoselic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz 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.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Diaz catches Novoselic right on the button with a cross.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Jab by Novoselic.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
And Diaz responds with a good body kick, but Novoselic manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a shot to the body.
Diaz works Novoselic's body with a nice hook.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Novoselic. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Novoselic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Novoselic lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Diaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Carlos Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Novoselic counters with a body kick.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Novoselic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Novoselic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Novoselic steps away.
Diaz throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.#T1#
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Novoselic staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Novoselic is able to avoid easily.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novoselic.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Novoselic.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Novoselic throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Novoselic slips a jab from Diaz.
Novoselic lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Novoselic ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Novoselic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Diaz.
Novoselic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Novoselic.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz 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 Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Novoselic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novoselic wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic misses with a head kick.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Novoselic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Novoselic checks it
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novoselic has time to react.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Novoselic momentarily.
Novoselic throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.#T2#
Novoselic blocks a leg kick.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Novoselic avoids nicely.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Novoselic off balance momentarily.
Novoselic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic misses the jab.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Novoselic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Diaz.
Well Diaz 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight as a draw!

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

Event: NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Rydeland 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 slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
Novoselic throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Novoselic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novoselic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Novoselic connects with a body shot that sends Rydeland's belly button to the back.
Novoselic lands a nice shot that snaps Rydeland's head back.
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rydeland avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
Rydeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Novoselic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Novoselic throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novoselic lands an elbow just above Rydeland 's eye.
Novoselic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Novoselic lands a hook that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Rydeland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Novoselic prevents it. #T1#
Novoselic misses with a body punch.
Novoselic trying to land knees to the body.
Novoselic misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Novoselic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic managing to block the knees to the body from Rydeland.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Novoselic misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Novoselic.
Rydeland is working for takedown but Novoselic is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Novoselic lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic pushes off an throws an elbow but Rydeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rydeland lands a nice uppercut.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novoselic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Novoselic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Novoselic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rydeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland tries to land a knee to the head but Novoselic blocks with his arms.
Novoselic tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland lands a knee to the head.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rydeland throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rydeland.
Novoselic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Novoselic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rydeland finds it's way round the side to connect with Novoselic's head.
Rydeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rydeland is looking for a counter combo.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novoselic. Novoselic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rydeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic counters with a good, hard body kick but Rydeland shrugs it off.
Novoselic fakes the leg kick and cracks Rydeland in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Novoselic.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Rydeland drops his hands momentarily and Novoselic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Novoselic tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Novoselic's belly button to the back.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Rydeland as he connects with a hook.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Rydeland is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Novoselic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Rydeland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rydeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Novoselic sees it coming and defends easily.
Rydeland throwing shots but Novoselic is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rydeland winds up and cracks Novoselic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Novoselic is trying to maintain the position but Rydeland is very close to passing his half guard.
Novoselic is staying active underneath Rydeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rydeland working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Novoselic's thigh. Novoselic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Novoselic looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Rydeland moved away.
A combination from Rydeland does no damage.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Rydeland blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a lazy head kick
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novoselic sizes up Rydeland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
A head kick misses from Novoselic.
Rydeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rydeland.
Rydeland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Novoselic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Rydeland tries for a takedown but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novoselic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rydelands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Rydeland sees coming a mile off.
Novoselic wants to slow Rydeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic moves out of range of the leg kick from Rydeland.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Rydeland with an uppercut!
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novoselic keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Novoselic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rydeland. Rydeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Novoselic checks a leg kick.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic lands with a nice body punch.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rydeland's calf.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Novoselic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Novoselic to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland misses with a hook
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Alex Novoselic!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Alex Novoselic!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Alex Novoselic!

Alex Novoselic wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
Telushikin blocks a head kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Telushikin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Telushikin lands in his opponent's guard.
Telushikin pushing down on Novoselic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Telushikin is working for a kimura but Novoselic is defending it quite comfortably.
Novoselic trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Telushikin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Telushikin wants to control but Novoselic is keeping him busy.
Novoselic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Novoselic is refusing to be controlled, as Telushikin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Novoselic defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Telushikin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Telushikin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Telushikin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Novoselic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Telushikin looking to control but Novoselic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Telushikin lands a couple of good shots and Novoselic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Telushikin looking for the choke from the back.
Novoselic tries to escape the position.
Telushikin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Novoselic trying to control the hands but Telushikin breaks the grip.
Novoselic is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Telushikin misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Telushikin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Telushikin working for the choke. #SUB2#
Telushikin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novoselic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Novoselic stuffs the takedown.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Telushikin checks it well. #TD2#
Novoselic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Telushikin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Telushikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Telushikin postures up in Novoselic's guard and throws a big left but Novoselic blocks it.
Telushikin stays in close to Novoselic's body and controls the position.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Novoselic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic trying to control the position. #T1#
Telushikin looking to pass the guard.
Telushikin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Novoselic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Telushikin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Telushikin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Telushikin wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Telushikin shoots in looking for a takedown but Novoselic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Telushikin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A clash of legs there as Telushikin blocks the low kick.
Novoselic thuds his shin into the meat of Telushikin's side.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novoselic as he avoids it easily.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin has a takedown stuffed.
Telushikin misses with a low kick.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novoselic swings for the body but Telushikin moves out of range.
Novoselic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Telushikin if he has to take too many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Telushikin or perhaps it was just good defense by Novoselic, which made it look bad.
Telushikin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Telushikin! But no joy.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Telushikin shakes it off.
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Telushikin. That did some damage!
Telushikin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Telushikin's calf.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Novoselic tries to sprawl but Telushikin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Telushikin trying to control the action but Novoselic is working from the bottom.
Novoselic is looking for a sweep. Telushikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Telushikin controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Novoselic is looking to control Telushikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Novoselic avoid being mounted?
Novoselic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Telushikin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Novoselic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telushikin is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Novoselic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Telushikin blocks the leg kick.
Telushikin blocks a jab.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Telushikin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Telushikin throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
A right-left combo lands from Telushikin.
Telushikin slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Nice cross by Telushikin.
Telushikin moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic thows a body kick. Telushikin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Telushikin walks into a stiff left hand from Novoselic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Novoselic circles away easily
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Telushikin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic throws a low kick, looking for Telushikin's leg but Telushikin calmly moves out of range.
Novoselic lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Novoselic. Beautiful body shot.
Telushikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Novoselic sprawls well. He's pushed Telushikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Telushikin moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Telushikin!
Telushikin swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Telushikin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novoselic is looking to slow Telushikin down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Telushikin.
Telushikin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Telushikin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Telushikin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
A clash of legs there as Telushikin blocks the low kick.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Telushikin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Telushikin checks it.
Telushikin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Telushikin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to avoid it but Telushikin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novoselic to the ground. Novoselic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Telushikin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novoselic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Telushikin somewhat.
Novoselic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Telushikin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Telushikin checks a leg kick.
Novoselic lands a really nice looking cross but Telushikin seems unphased. #ROC#
Telushikin is rocked!
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Novoselic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Novoselic finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Telushikin.
Novoselic steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Telushikin is out on his feet! Novoselic sets himself and nearly takes Telushikin's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2019

#R1#
Novoselic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novoselic to score with a decent uppercut.
Novoselic throws a shot to the body.
Novoselic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Novoselic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Novoselic fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Novoselic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Novoselic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Novoselic - that will leave a mark!
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Novoselic pinned against the cage. Novoselic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mujahid Jackson.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Novoselic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Novoselic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Novoselic.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Novoselic pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Novoselic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Novoselic digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Novoselic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.#T3#
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Novoselic sprawls well.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Novoselic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Novoselic has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Novoselic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Novoselic tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novoselic misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees to the body from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Novoselic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Novoselic scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Novoselic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic 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. #CL#
Novoselic instigates a clinch.
Novoselic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novoselic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Novoselic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Novoselic lands a shot to the body.
Novoselic lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Novoselic breaks the clinch.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Novoselic lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Novoselic thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novoselic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Novoselic pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Novoselic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Novoselic lands a shot to the body.
Novoselic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown. #BC#
Novoselic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Novoselic is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Novoselic misses #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Novoselic fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Novoselic looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Novoselic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Novoselic has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Novoselic is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Novoselic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Novoselic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Novoselic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Novoselic content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic 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. 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#
A slapping body kick lands there for Novoselic.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Novoselic connects with a body shot.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Novoselic as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Nice body kick there by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
You can see that Jackson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Jackson throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson shoots in but Novoselic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Novoselic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson 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.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts. #T3#
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Novoselic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Novoselic pushes him away.
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to move into range but Novoselic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Novoselic cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Novoselic lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mujahid Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
A good leg kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novoselic 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic 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, Mujahid Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.

Event: Batoru FC 10
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Ford lands with a shot to the body.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Ford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Ford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Ford is looking to score with low kicks.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ford's calf.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Ford looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ford jabs Novoselic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ford defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Ford scores with a spinning back kick!
Novoselic is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford tries to clinch up.
Ford works the jab nicely.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Ford.
Ford lands with a hook. Novoselic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ford.
Ford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Novoselic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Ford closes the distance and pushes Novoselic back into the cage.
Ford managing to block the knees to the body from Novoselic.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novoselic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Novoselic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ford's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Novoselic. #T2#
Novoselic takes a shot to 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!
Ford lands an elbow inside that Novoselic shrugs off.
Novoselic throws an elbow that misses.
Novoselic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novoselic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Novoselic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alan Ford has been cut.#BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford blocks a leg kick.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Ford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Novoselic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Novoselic.
Ford slips under a jab.#T3#
Ford looks to land a body kick but Novoselic moved away.
Novoselic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Ford's leg. Ford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic misses with a head kick.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Novoselic rather than just go for the knockout.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford wants to slow Novoselic down by chopping away at his legs.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Ford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ford lands with a nice combination. Novoselic backs away looking to recover.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Novoselic lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ford misses.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Novoselic.
Ford slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford misses with a low kick as Novoselic jumps back.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Novoselic connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic tries to move into range but Ford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alan Ford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic scores with a kick to the body.
Novoselic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novoselic circles away quickly and effectively.
Novoselic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ford's head.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Ford shakes it off.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Novoselic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Novoselic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Novoselic struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Novoselic working aggressively here.
Ford lands an elbow just above Novoselic 's eye.
Ford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Novoselic manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford cracks Novoselic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Novoselic lunges at Ford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ford's hand.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Novoselic connects with a jab.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Novoselic blocks the low kick.
Ford misses with a kick to the body.
Ford throws a wild body kick that Novoselic sees coming a mile off.
Ford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Novoselic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ford takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Ford sees coming a mile off.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic connects with the punch.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Ford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ford blocks the body kick.
Ford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab by Ford.
Ford drops Novoselic with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Novoselic! Ford dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Ford!
Alan Ford thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
Novoselic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
West avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Novoselic, which made it look bad.
Novoselic misses with a two punch combination.
West tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Novoselic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Novoselic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Novoselic on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Novoselic breaks from the clinch.
Novoselic cracks the inside of West's front leg.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic misses with a right hand
and West counters with a series of strikes. Novoselic will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Novoselic throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Novoselic. No joy for West on that attempt.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Novoselic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Novoselic defends well and West ends up having to push Novoselic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
It looked like Novoselic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from West.
West blocks the body kick.
West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Novoselic takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic cracks the inside of West's front leg.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
Novoselic is looking to wear down West with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Novoselic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
We've been told by Novoselic's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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!
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
West throws a nice head kick!
West throws a wild body kick that Novoselic sees coming a mile off.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
West tries for a takedown but Novoselic circles away easily
and Novoselic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
West looks winded!
Novoselic lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the cage and back into range.
West chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
West shoots for a takedown but Novoselic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
West walks into a jab.#T3#
Novoselic lands a nice looking body shot.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novoselic swivels and escapes.
Novoselic's corner calls for a 1-2. Novoselic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but West moved away.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks. #ROC#
West is rocked!
Novoselic drops West with a big left hand! West is injured, injured bad! Novoselic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KAMIKAZE 83: Jail
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Watson moves to clinch but Novoselic breaks away
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Novoselic's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novoselic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Watson closes the distance but Novoselic moves to the side
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson walks into a stiff left hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Watson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Novoselic dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
Our winner, Alex Novoselic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KAMIKAZE 65: Zephyr
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Novoselic throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Rock connects with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock blocks a jab.
Novoselic walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Novoselic throws a chopping leg kick but Rock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
Rock moves out of range as Novoselic strikes.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock blocks a leg kick.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novoselic lands an overhand right.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a body shot
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy body kick from Novoselic
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Rock down.
Novoselic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Novoselic misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Novoselic throws a front kick that sends Rock stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rock will feel that in the morning.
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
Novoselic misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Novoselic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Novoselic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Rock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Despite the aggression on Rock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a left hand
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rock's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Novoselic throws a head kick that Rock semi-blocks.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novoselic lands a head shot.
Novoselic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Rock moved away.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Novoselic misses with the body kick
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
A lazy body kick from Novoselic
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novoselic fails to land with a series of punches.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novoselic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novoselic thinking.
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!
Rock digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Novoselic with a jab.
Novoselic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Novoselic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novoselic throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Rock works Novoselic's body with a nice hook.
Novoselic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Rock misses the body punch
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Novoselic is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good leg kick by Novoselic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rock avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
Rock throws out a counter right but Novoselic avoids it with no problem.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novoselic thinking. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Rock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Novoselic wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Novoselic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novoselic tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Novoselic throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Rock lands a jab to Novoselic's midsection.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
Novoselic moves to clinch but Rock breaks away
and Rock counters with a left and a right that stings Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic misses with a head kick.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Novoselic scores with a nice strike.
Novoselic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses
and Novoselic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Rock feints a jab promting Novoselic to slip. Rock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Novoselic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Novoselic takes one to the chin there.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Rock drops his hands momentarily and Novoselic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Novoselic.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rock checks a leg kick. #CL#
Novoselic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novoselic throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock. #T4#
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Lance Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novoselic's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Novoselic 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: KAMIKAZE 57: Faith
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Novoselic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novoselic circles away.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Novoselic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Novoselic, which made it look bad.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Novoselic cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Novoselic gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.#SUB#
Novoselic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Novoselic controlling the position.
Novoselic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Novoselic advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Novoselic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Novoselic is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Novoselic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Novoselic trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Novoselic seems content to control.
Novoselic trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away. #T3#
Novoselic wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Novoselic is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Novoselic sprawls well.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Novoselic's guard.#SUB#
Novoselic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Novoselic looking for a sweep. Not yet Novoselic, not yet.
Novoselic is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novoselic pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novoselic wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Novoselic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Novoselic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Novoselic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Novoselic is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Novoselic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Novoselic, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Novoselic against the cage but Novoselic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novoselic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Novoselic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Novoselic looking for subs off his back but Alvarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Novoselic trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Novoselic keeping control of the position.
Novoselic trying to control here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Novoselic wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control from Novoselic's half guard. Novoselic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Novoselic controlling the position.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novoselic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Novoselic keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Novoselic is trying to keep Alvarez in close. #T3#
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Novoselic wants to sweep but no luck.
Novoselic controlling Alvarez's posture.
Alvarez postures up.
Novoselic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez with a jab.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Novoselic has one foot on Alvarez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Novoselic shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novoselic circles away.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Novoselic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Novoselic defends it well.
Novoselic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Novoselic defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic 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. 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#
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Novoselic.
Novoselic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Novoselic misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novoselic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Novoselic as Alvarez shoots in.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Novoselic's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Novoselic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice body punch from Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Novoselic tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Novoselic looking for submissions off his back.
Novoselic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Novoselic regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Novoselic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Novoselic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Novoselic pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Novoselic keeps moving.
Novoselic is adopting a defensive guard.#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.
Novoselic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novoselic with a jab.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Novoselic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RS 146 Battleground
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Silker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Silker as he connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Silker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silker throws a front kick aimed at Novoselic's knee but Novoselic avoids it well.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silker lands with a slapping head kick.
Silker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Novoselic's calf.
Silker misses with a body punch
and Novoselic counters with a good low kick that Silker was not able to check.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silker thinking.
Silker cracks a nice hook into Novoselic's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic takes a swing at Silker's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silker moves away.
Silker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silker connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Silker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Silker tries to land a front kick but Novoselic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic backing away here, and Silker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Silker tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silker.
Silker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novoselic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Silker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novoselic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been informed that Silker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silker throws a leg kick but Novoselic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Silker moved away.
Silker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Novoselic blocks it well.
Silker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Silker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Silker wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
Silker blocks a leg kick.
Silker thumps Novoselic with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range and Silker settles back down.
Silker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Silker throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Silker.
Silker is looking to slow Novoselic down with leg kicks.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silker.
Silker throws a head kick that misses.
Silker misses with a low kick.
Silker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic checks a low kick from Silker.
Silker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic swings widly with a right hand
and Silker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Silker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic checks the leg kick.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Novoselic blocks the low kick.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Silker ducks down to avoid it.
Silker feints a counter leg kick.
Silker looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Silker misses with a body kick.
Novoselic jabs Silker right on the nose. Silker blinks but takes it well.
Silker lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.#T4#
Silker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novoselic circles away quickly and effectively.
Silker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Silker avoids it.
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Silker unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silker.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Silker moves out of range.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Silker slaps the foot to one side.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. Silker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silker in his tracks.
Silker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silker lands a front kick.
Novoselic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Silker misses.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drei Silker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Silker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silker.
Drei Silker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silker moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.
Silker is looking to land body kicks.
Silker tries to close the distance and clinch but Novoselic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Novoselic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silker.
Silker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Silker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silker.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Silker moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic walks into a stiff left hand from Silker.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Drei Silker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.
Silker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Silker.
Silker moves out of range of the strikes.
Silker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Novoselic if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Silker misses with a wild body shot.
Silker looks to land a body kick but Novoselic moved away.
Novoselic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Silker ducks down to avoid it.
As Novoselic backs off Silker throws a huge counter combo but Novoselic manages to avoid it all.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Silker.
Silker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Silker's legs.
Despite the aggression on Silker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silker avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
Silker slips under a jab.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Novoselic slips a straight right by Silker.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silker moves away.
Nice body punch from Silker.
Novoselic throws a nice looking combination but Silker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novoselic.
Silker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Novoselic on the side of the head.#T2#
Novoselic is looking to score with low kicks.
Silker thuds his right hand into Novoselic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silker thuds his shin into the meat of Novoselic's side.
Silker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silker throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Novoselic blocks a leg kick.
And Novoselic counters with a quick kick to the body but Silker blocks it.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick.
Novoselic lunges at Silker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silker's hand.
Silker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Silker misses
enabling Novoselic to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silker. Silker obviously looking to wear him down.
Silker slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Silker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Novoselic's calf.
Silker throws a series of punches but Novoselic avoids them all with ease.
Silker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Novoselic tries to work over Silker's front leg with a kick but Silker checks it.
A lazy body kick from Silker
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick.
Silker misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Novoselic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silker throws a lazy body kick
and Novoselic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silker scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Silker misses its intended target.
Novoselic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novoselic swings widly with a right hand
and Silker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Silker.
Silker throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Novoselic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Novoselic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silker.
Silker checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Silker takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Silker is just out of range.
It seemed like Silker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Silker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silker lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silker walks into a straight right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. Silker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Novoselic dodges the punch combination from Silker.
Silker jabs at Novoselic's body.
Novoselic tries to work over Silker's front leg with a kick but Silker checks it.
Silker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses
and Silker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Silker.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Silker moves away and avoids it.
Silker tries to land a front kick but Novoselic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Silker's shoulder, as Silker tries to avoid the shot.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a body kick that stops Silker in his tracks momentarily.
Novoselic scores with a sloppy right hand. Silker should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Drei Silker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Silker is out of range.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silker.
Silker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novoselic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novoselic tries to counter by clinching up but Silker breaks away and moves out of range.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Silker's leg. Silker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Silker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Silker.
Silker throws a series of punches but Novoselic moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silker!
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Silker ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silker.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Silker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Novoselic's head.
Silker misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Silker.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silker 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 Novoselic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novoselic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novoselic digs a good body shot into Silker's ribs.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
And Silker tries to counter it with a takedown but Novoselic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Silker misses.
Nice cross by Novoselic.
Silker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silker misses with a body shot.
Novoselic is looking to counter punch.
Silker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Silker is just out of range.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Silker.
Novoselic slips a jab from Silker.#T2#
Silker pushes Novoselic away with a front kick.
Silker misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silker blocks a head kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic cracks Silker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Silker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silker in his tracks.
Novoselic is looking to score with low kicks.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silker throws out the jab.
Silker connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Silker throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Silker throws a head kick that Novoselic semi-blocks.
Silker throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
As Silker backs away, Novoselic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Silker.
Silker tries a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Novoselic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silker avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Novoselic wants to slow Silker down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silker.
Silker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
Silker throws a push kick but Novoselic slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silker manages to avoid it.
A jab from Silker misses.
A jab lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silker duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novoselic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Silker sees coming a mile off.
And Silker tries to counter it with a takedown but Novoselic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Novoselic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silker.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
Silker throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Silker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drei Silker really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Novoselic throws a push kick but Silker slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Silker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Novoselic lands with a nice combination. Silker backs away looking to recover.
That kick from Silker tenderised Novoselic's leg. Novoselic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silker throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Novoselic throws a head kick but Silker moves out of range.
Silker loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Silker shakes it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Silker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Silker.
A good leg kick by Silker.
Novoselic tries to land a leg kick but Silker saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silker misses with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silker 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 Novoselic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novoselic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Novoselic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silker momentarily.
Silker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Silker.
Novoselic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silker throws a right hand that Novoselic ducks under and follows up with a left that Novoselic also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
A head kick misses from Novoselic.
Silker misses with a low kick.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Silker manages to avoid it.
Silker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silker scrambles back to his feet.
Silker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Silker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silker swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silker throws a series of punches but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Silker.
Silker tries to score with a low kick but Novoselic moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Silker throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Silker counters with a low kick, right behind Novoselic 's knee.
Silker moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
Silker misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Silker throws a body shot but no joy.
Silker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silker tries a head kick but it misses.
Silker throws a right hand that Novoselic ducks under and follows up with a left that Novoselic also avoids with ease.
Silker misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Silker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silker takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Silker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic takes one to the chin there.
Silker avoids a kick to the body.
Silker avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Novoselic throws the left hand but Silker avoids the punch easily.
Silker scores with a push kick.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
Silker lands a head kick. Novoselic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silker is looking to chop away at Novoselic's legs.
Novoselic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silker just manages to avoid it.
Silker scores with a jab to the body.
Silker feints a jab promting Novoselic to slip. Silker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Novoselic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silker delivers a nice body kick.
Silker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silker lands a nice hook to Novoselic's body. Novoselic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Novoselic connects with the punch.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Silker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silker.
Silker connects with a high kick.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Silker throws a right hand that Novoselic ducks under and follows up with a left that Novoselic also avoids with ease.
Silker tries to land a leg kick but Novoselic saw it coming and moves away.
Novoselic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Silker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
Silker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silker works over Novoselic's head and body with a nice combination.
Silker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Silker feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses
and Silker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silker looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Silker loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Drei Silker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silker.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Silker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silker.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novoselic.
Silker misses with a low kick.
Novoselic cracks Silker with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novoselic thumps Silker with a low kick.
Silker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Silker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic moves out of range as Silker throws a body kick. #T1#
Nice body punch from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses the jab.
It seemed like Silker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silker throws a body shot but no joy.
Silker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Novoselic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Novoselic has a couple of punches blocked by Silker.
Novoselic misses with the head strike.
Silker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
Silker digs a right hand underneath Novoselic's ribcage. Novoselic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silker struggles to land a body shot inside as Novoselic controls his hands.
Novoselic tries to work over Silker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Silker fails to land.
Silker tries to throw a body punch but Novoselic avoids it by throwing Silker back against the cage.
Silker prevents a body shot from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with some punches. #T2#
Silker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silker.
Novoselic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Silker misses with a body punch.
Alex Novoselic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silker misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silker throws a head punch that misses.
Silker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
Silker lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Silker working aggressively here.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Novoselic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silker.
Silker can't find room to land a body shot as Novoselic controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Silker fails to land.
Silker has a couple of punches blocked by Novoselic.
Silker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Silker lands an uppercut.
Silker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silker throws a punch but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Novoselic tries to work over Silker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novoselic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Novoselic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Novoselic misses with a punch on the inside.
Silker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks an uppercut.
Novoselic lands an elbow inside that Silker shrugs off.
Novoselic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silker backwards.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
Silker pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Novoselic throws an elbow but misses.
Novoselic scores with a shoulder strike.
Alex Novoselic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silker lands a nice uppercut.
Drei Silker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silker blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drei Silker!
Drei Silker is the new welterweight champion!

Event: RS 143 Domination
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Murillo moves out of range easily.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Murillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic connects with a looping right hand.
Novoselic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novoselic doesn't seem bothered though.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Murillo takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
Murillo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Novoselic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murillo. Murillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novoselic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murillo takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Murillo misses with a body shot.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Murillo moves out of range as Novoselic strikes.
Murillo throws a big shot that misses.
Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murillo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novoselic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murillo misses with a kick to the body.
Murillo wants to clinch
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murillo digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Murillo jabs at Novoselic's body.
Murillo misses with an uppercut. Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick from Murillo is predictable there
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Novoselic.
Murillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murillo avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
A jab from Murillo misses.
Murillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novoselic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Murillo off balance momentarily.
Murillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Novoselic's waist but Novoselic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murillo off to one side.
Novoselic lands a jab to Murillo's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Murillo misses
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Novoselic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Murillo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Murillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Murillo moves away and avoids it.
Murillo looks for the body kick but Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murillo's head.
Murillo misses with a hook
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Murillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murillo.
Murillo slips a jab from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Murillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Novoselic swings for the body but Murillo moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Murillo.
Novoselic scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo tries to bum rush Novoselic with a series of wild strikes but Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murillo throws a leg kick but Novoselic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Novoselic throws a big counter head kick but Murillo avoids it with no problem.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Murillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Murillo's leg. Murillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Murillo has managed to clinch.
Murillo tries to throw a body punch but Novoselic avoids it by throwing Murillo back against the cage.
Novoselic trying to land knees to the body.
Novoselic is trying to force a seperation but Murillo has the dominant position.
Murillo has had enough of the clinch but Novoselic keeps him there for the moment.
Murillo scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Murillo breaks the clinch.
Murillo moves out of range of the body kick from Novoselic.
Murillo scores with a hook to the body. Novoselic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Murillo misses with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Novoselic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murillo, as that shot connected.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Murillo. Those never looked like landing.
Murillo throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic throws a hook but Murillo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Novoselic finds it's target.
Novoselic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Murillo's front leg.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
Murillo looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Murillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novoselic to score with a decent uppercut.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic cracks Murillo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murillo looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
It appears Murillo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Murillo misses with a low kick.
Murillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic jabs Murillo right on the nose. Murillo blinks but takes it well.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.
Murillo cracks Novoselic with a good jab.
Novoselic lands with an uppercut that bounces Murillo off the cage and back into range.
Murillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic connects with a body shot.
Murillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Novoselic lands a right hook to the body.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murillo misses the body punch
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novoselic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Novoselic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murillo misses with a hook to the body
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand. #T3#
Novoselic lands a right hook to the body.
Murillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Novoselic lands a front kick.
Murillo jabs Novoselic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novoselic throws a lazy right hand but Murillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murillo lands a jab to the head.
Murillo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Novoselic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murillo. That one must have hurt.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Murillo checks a leg kick nicely.
Murillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novoselic. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Murillo.
Murillo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Murillo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murillo takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Novoselic.
Murillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Novoselic on the side of the head.
Murillo throws a head kick that Novoselic semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic 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!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Murillo blocks the low kick.
Murillo looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Novoselic defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Murillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
Murillo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Murillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murillo misses with a shot to the body
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo stuns Novoselic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murillo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murillo throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Murillo misses with a jab to the body
and Novoselic counters with a big head kick but Murillo shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.#T1#
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
Murillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murillo misses the jab.
Novoselic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Novoselic throws a right hand that Murillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Murillo also avoids with ease.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Novoselic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Novoselic tries to work over Murillo's front leg with a kick but Murillo checks it.
It looked like Murillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murillo fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Murillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
Murillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murillo scrambles back to his feet.
Murillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Novoselic counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Murillo has closed the distance and engaged Novoselic in a clinch.
Murillo has Novoselic pressed against the cage. #BC#
Murillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novoselic scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Novoselic tries a head kick but it misses.
Murillo swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range. #T3#
Novoselic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Murillo blocks a leg kick.
Murillo throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Murillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic throws a low kick, looking for Murillo's leg but Murillo calmly moves out of range.
Murillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novoselic at a distance.
Murillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murillo tries to bum rush Novoselic with a series of wild strikes but Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Murillo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Murillo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Novoselic defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
Murillo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murillo, right into the meat.
Novoselic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murillo scores with a punch to the head.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murillo.
Murillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic throws a front kick that sends Murillo stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic jabs at Murillo's body.
Murillo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Novoselic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic really 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.
#R4#
Murillo ducks right into an uppercut from Novoselic.
Novoselic digs a good hook to Murillo's body.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murillo misses with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic takes one on the button.
Murillo throws a chopping leg kick but Novoselic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Murillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Novoselic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Murillo checks a leg kick nicely.
Novoselic connects with a nice looking jab.
Murillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Novoselic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Murillo blocks the body kick.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murillo. That did some damage!
Murillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a hook but Murillo blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Murillo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic lands an overhand right.#T2#
Murillo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murillo throws a combination. Novoselic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murillo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Novoselic lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Murillo is rocked!
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Murillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Novoselic punishes Murillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Murillo seems to have got his legs back now.
Murillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic scores with a nice strike.
Murillo connects with a body shot that sends Novoselic's belly button to the back.
Novoselic 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.
Murillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Murillo's shoulder, as Murillo tries to avoid the shot.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Murillo scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murillo checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Murillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic connects with the punch.
Novoselic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses.
Murillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murillo checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Murillo throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Novoselic lands.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
Novoselic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab lands there for Novoselic.
Murillo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novoselic.
Murillo misses with an uppercut.
Novoselic jabs Murillo right on the nose. Murillo blinks but takes it well.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murillo.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murillo.
Novoselic's corner calls for a 1-2. Novoselic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Murillo's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
Murillo defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Murillo with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat. #T1#
Murillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
Murillo thuds his right hand into Novoselic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novoselic with a nice cross.
Novoselic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Murillo.
Murillo lands with a right hand.
Murillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Novoselic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murillo misses with an uppercut. Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Murillo swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murillo checks it well.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic lunges at Murillo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murillo's hand.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murillo's calf.
Murillo looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Novoselic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Murillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novoselic. Novoselic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Novoselic takes one on the button.
Murillo slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Murillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Novoselic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murillo's calf.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murillo looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Murillo connects with a leg kick. Novoselic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murillo throws a nice looking combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Murillo. Beautiful body shot.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Murillo's legs.
Murillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Novoselic. Murillo shrugs it off though.
Jefferson Murillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Novoselic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Murillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Murillo's leg. Murillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murillo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic stuns Murillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab.
Novoselic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic connects with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murillo misses the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic is the new welterweight champion!
Alex Novoselic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GK 139 Fresh Blood
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Novoselic connects with a jab.
Novoselic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the body.
Cleary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cleary misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cleary - that will leave a mark!
Novoselic misses the body punch
and Cleary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Cleary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Novoselic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cleary makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary motions for Novoselic to come forward. Cleary throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Cleary throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Cleary misses the jab.
Cleary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Novoselic lands a nice looking body shot.
Novoselic throws out a powerful jab.
Cleary throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleary throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic swings for the body but Cleary moves out of range.
Novoselic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cleary. Cleary circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novoselic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Novoselic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cleary throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
A head kick by Cleary misses
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleary throws a push kick but Novoselic slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Cleary.
Cleary backing away here, and Novoselic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Cleary scores with a spinning back kick!
Novoselic lands a nice hook to Cleary's body. Cleary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleary throws a looping overhand right but Novoselic ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cleary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cleary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cleary's calf.
A shot to the body from Cleary misses
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cleary.
It looked like Cleary wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Cleary moves out of range.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cleary throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cleary misses with a low kick.
Cleary misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Cleary lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cleary had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Cleary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic lands with a straight right. Cleary didn't see that one coming.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cleary's sensitive parts.
Novoselic scores with a spinning back kick!
Cleary blocks a jab.
Cleary takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cleary gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleary counters with an outside leg kick.
Cleary lands the left hand.
Novoselic throws the kick towards the body but Cleary avoids it.
Cleary thinks about countering with a body kick.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleary moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Cleary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Cleary lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cleary scores with a body shot.
Novoselic blocks a jab.
Cleary throws a front kick aimed at Novoselic's knee but Novoselic avoids it well.
Novoselic fakes the leg kick and cracks Cleary in the body.
A lazy left from Novoselic finds it's target.
Novoselic moves out of range as Cleary strikes.
Cleary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Cleary off balance momentarily.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cleary. That did some damage!
Novoselic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cleary counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic lands with an overhand left.
Novoselic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cleary.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Cleary's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cleary connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Cleary there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cleary tries to work over Novoselic's front leg with a kick but Novoselic checks it.
Novoselic lands a jab to the head.
Cleary slips under a jab.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic slips a straight right by Cleary.
Good leg kick by Novoselic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Cleary avoids it.
Novoselic lands a glancing blow to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Novoselic 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Novoselic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Cleary looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
A left lands for Novoselic.
Crunch! Cleary slams his shin into Novoselic's torso.
Nice jab there from Novoselic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cleary.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Novoselic scores with a sloppy right hand. Cleary should have avoided that one.
Novoselic lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Cleary misses with a body punch
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Cleary has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Novoselic finds it's way round the side to connect with Cleary's head. #ROC2#
Cleary is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary misses with a left hand
and Novoselic scores with a counter punch that sends Cleary to the canvas! Novoselic smells blood - he's punishing Cleary with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cleary has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
A very excited looking Alex Novoselic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GK 133 - Mencken vs Guedes
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Novoselic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Claudiu flicks out a counter leg kick but Novoselic steps away.
Claudiu blocks a leg kick.
Novoselic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Novoselic throws a series of punches but Claudiu moves out of range.
Claudiu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Claudiu.
Novoselic avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid body kick from Claudiu.
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Claudiu counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Novoselic.
Claudiu misses with a body kick.
Claudiu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range and Claudiu settles back down.
Nice jab there from Novoselic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Nice shot by Novoselic.
Novoselic checks a leg kick nicely.
Claudiu tries to clinch up but Novoselic circles away and keeps his distance.
As Claudiu backs away, Novoselic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Claudiu sizes up Novoselic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Claudiu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Claudiu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Claudiu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Claudiu throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiu lands a front kick.
Novoselic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Claudiu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Costin Claudiu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Claudiu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Novoselic blocks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Claudiu scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Claudiu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Claudiu keeps Novoselic at a distance using the push kick.
Claudiu tries a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Claudiu throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic blocks a head kick by Claudiu.
Novoselic blocks the body kick.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Novoselic misses
and Claudiu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Novoselic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claudiu.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Claudiu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Claudiu.
Claudiu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Claudiu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Claudiu lands a leg kick that knocks Novoselic off balance momentarily.
Claudiu throws a push kick but Novoselic slaps the foot to one side.
Novoselic checks a leg kick.
Novoselic connects with a looping right hand.
Claudiu throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic feints and then cracks Claudiu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Claudiu down.
Novoselic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Claudiu.
Novoselic lands with a right hand.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Claudiu connects with a leg kick. Novoselic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Claudiu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Claudiu misses with a low kick as Novoselic jumps back.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claudiu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Claudiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiu misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Novoselic scores with a jab. Claudiu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Claudiu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Claudiu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Claudiu throws a body kick that misses.
Claudiu throws a chopping leg kick but Novoselic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Claudiu lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Claudiu. Novoselic shrugs it off though.
Claudiu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiu.
Claudiu scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Claudiu throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Claudiu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costin Claudiu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Novoselic connects with the punch.
Claudiu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Claudiu misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Claudiu.
Claudiu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Claudiu. That did some damage!
Claudiu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Claudiu defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Claudiu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Claudiu misses with a looping left.
Claudiu looks for the body kick but Novoselic saw that one coming.
Claudiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiu. #T1#
Claudiu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Claudiu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Claudiu throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Claudiu.
Claudiu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Novoselic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Claudiu. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Claudiu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novoselic jabs Claudiu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Claudiu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Claudiu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Novoselic misses
and Claudiu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Claudiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic thuds a left hand into Claudiu's body.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Claudiu checks the leg kick.
Claudiu throws a front kick aimed at Novoselic's knee but Novoselic avoids it well.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic jabs at Claudiu's body.
Claudiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novoselic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Claudiu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
Claudiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Claudiu is predictable there
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Novoselic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Claudiu at a distance.
Claudiu throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Claudiu slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Claudiu misses with a head kick. #T3#
Novoselic swings for the body but Claudiu moves out of range.
Novoselic checks a leg kick.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Claudiu manages to avoid it.
Claudiu moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Claudiu.
Claudiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Claudiu checks a leg kick.
Claudiu throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Claudiu shakes it off.
Claudiu swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Claudiu throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Claudiu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Claudiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Claudiu as he checks the leg kick.
Claudiu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costin Claudiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Claudiu walks into a jab.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Claudius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Novoselic lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Claudiu but Claudiu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Claudiu throws a leg kick but Novoselic checks it.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Claudiu - that will leave a mark!
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Claudiu checks it
and Claudiu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Claudiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
Claudiu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Claudiu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Claudiu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Claudiu tries to score with a low kick but Novoselic moves his leg out of the way.
Novoselic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Claudiu has time to react.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Claudiu moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Claudiu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claudiu.
A good leg kick by Novoselic.
Claudiu walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Novoselic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Claudiu's hands.
Novoselic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Claudiu defends well and Novoselic ends up having to push Claudiu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Claudiu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Claudiu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Claudiu is looking to score with low kicks.
Claudiu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Claudiu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Claudiu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic 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.
Claudiu tries to land a leg kick but Novoselic saw it coming and moves away.
Novoselic catches Claudiu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Claudiu is rocked!
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Claudiu in his tracks.
Claudiu is still on wobbly legs! Can Novoselic finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Claudiu misses the target.
Claudiu 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.
Novoselic drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Claudiu right on the button. Claudiu goes down! Novoselic follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Novoselic gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
An out of breath Alex Novoselic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GKNY 129 - Gumption vs Mencken 5
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Novoselic throws a jab when Murillo was well out of range.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic scores with a hook to the body. Murillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murillo scores with a hook.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a head kick by Murillo.
A head kick misses from Murillo.
A big right from Murillo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo connects with a single shot there.
Murillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Novoselic tries to work over Murillo's front leg with a kick but Murillo checks it.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murillo counters with a straight right hand.
Murillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Novoselic's head.
Murillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Murillo checks it.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Murillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murillo swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murillo defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Murillo takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Novoselic if he has to take too many more of those.
Murillo throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Novoselic misses with a body punch
and Murillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murillo misses with a head kick.
Novoselic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murillo.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Murillo.
Murillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novoselic slips under a jab.#T2#
Novoselic throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Murillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murillo. That's going to slow Novoselic down.
Murillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a series of punches but Murillo avoids them all with ease.
Murillo stuns Novoselic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Murillo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Murillo checks it.
Novoselic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Novoselic counters with a body kick.
Murillo thuds a left hand into Novoselic's body.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Murillo backing away here, and Novoselic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Murillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
A low kick from Murillo is predictable there
and Novoselic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murillo really felt that one!
Murillo throws a shot from downtown. Novoselic moves away and avoids it.
Murillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murillo looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Murillo tries to work over Novoselic's front leg with a kick but Novoselic checks it.
Novoselic connects with a single shot there.
Murillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Murillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murillo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Murillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body
and Murillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murillo moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murillo tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Murillo.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Murillo moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Murillo throws a leg kick but Novoselic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Novoselic misses with a double jab
and Murillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Murillo stalks Novoselic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Novoselic's face. Novoselic staggers backwards, shaken.
Murillo wants to clinch.
Murillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Murillo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Novoselic, as that shot connected.
Novoselic swings widly with a right hand
and Murillo counters with a three punch combo that has Novoselic backing up. Novoselic nods at Murillo to acknowledge the strikes.
Murillo misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Murillo.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
Murillo walks into a stiff left hand from Novoselic.
Murillo looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Murillo thuds a left hand into Novoselic's body.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
Murillo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murillo misses with a two punch combination.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Murillo's leg. Murillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murillo walks into a stiff left hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic checks a leg kick. #T1#
Murillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Novoselic cracks Murillo with an open hand slap.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
Novoselic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murillo tests Novoselic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novoselic staying out of range there.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Novoselic.
Murillo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murillo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Novoselic - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a poor cross that misses
and Murillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novoselic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Novoselic lands with a kick to the temple. Murillo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Novoselic lands a head kick!
Murillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Murillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Novoselic lands.
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murillo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murillo scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Novoselic does it's job there.
Murillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Murillo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Murillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murillo throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Murillo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murillo connects with a body shot that sends Novoselic's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Murillo finds it's target.
Novoselic misses the jab.
Novoselic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Novoselic is rocked!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Novoselic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murillo has got the better of the exchanges.
Novoselic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murillo.
Novoselic is still on wobbly legs! Can Murillo finish him?
Novoselic drops his hands for a split second and Murillo immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Novoselic face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Murillo follows up with a right hand that knocks Novoselic into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jefferson Murillo!
Jefferson Murillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 71:Hellmuth vs Ragnarson
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Imbula with an uppercut!
Novoselic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Novoselic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Imbula throws a big shot that misses.
Imbula thows a body kick. Novoselic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Imbula throws a shot from downtown. Novoselic moves away and avoids it.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic 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.
Crunch! Novoselic slams his shin into Imbula's torso.
Nice defenses there by Imbula.
A big right from Imbula misses.
Imbula looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
And Novoselic counters with a quick kick to the body but Imbula blocks it.
A jab from Imbula does it's job there.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Imbula with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imbula has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic with a hook.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imbula, right into the meat.
Novoselic defending well as Imbula loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Imbula lands with a nice body punch.
Imbula throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novoselic cracks Imbula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Imbula misses with a left hand
enabling Novoselic to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Imbula.
Novoselic checks the leg kick.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Imbula is able to avoid easily.
Novoselic doesn't manage to clinch there - Imbula circles away.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Novoselic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imbula slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Imbula tries to clinch up.
And Novoselic counters with a quick kick to the body but Imbula blocks it.
Novoselic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imbula can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Novoselic.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Novoselic as he connects with a hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imbula slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imbula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic tests Imbula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novoselic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Imbula's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Imbula 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 Novoselic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novoselic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Imbula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Imbula.
Imbula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Novoselic jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Imbula misses with a left hand
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Imbula gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Imbula is rocked!
Imbula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.#CL#
Novoselic rushes Imbula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Imbula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Novoselic has a couple of punches blocked by Imbula.
Novoselic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imbula softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Imbula pulls guard successfully.
Novoselic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Novoselic 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Imbula holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Novoselic tries to free his leg and advance position but Imbula is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Imbula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Novoselic passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Novoselic seems content to control.
Imbula is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Imbula looking for submissions off his back.
Imbula tries to get to full guard but Novoselic has control of the leg.
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 Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Novoselic misses the jab.
Imbula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bone on bone clash there as Imbula blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Imbula moved away.
Novoselic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Imbula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Imbula missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Imbula scores with a sloppy right hand. Novoselic should have avoided that one.
Imbula staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Imbula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Novoselic blocks a leg kick.
Novoselic scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Novoselic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Imbula - the referee stops the clock and Novoselic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Imbula. Novoselic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Imbula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Novoselic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imbula connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Imbula.
Imbula looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Imbula lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imbula.
Good leg kick by Novoselic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Novoselic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Imbula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Imbula checks it 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!
Imbula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Imbula checks it.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imbula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Imbula is looking to chop away at Novoselic's legs.
Imbula swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Imbula takes one to the chin there.
Imbula throws a sloppy body shot
and Novoselic counters with a nice body kick.
Novoselic cracks Imbula with an open hand slap.
Imbula throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Imbula 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.
Imbula throws a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Novoselic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Imbula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Novoselic. #T3#
Imbula throws a head kick that misses.
Imbula throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic throws a jab when Imbula was well out of range.
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Imbula moved out of range.
Imbula throws a poor cross that misses
and Imbula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Imbula.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Imbula checks a leg kick.
Imbula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Imbula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Imbula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Imbula throws a shot from downtown. Novoselic moves away and avoids it.
Imbula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Imbula moves out of range easily.
Novoselic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Imbula tenderised Novoselic's leg. Novoselic is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Novoselic connects with the punch.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic wants to slow Imbula down by chopping away at his legs.
Imbula misses with a lunging right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Novoselic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Imbula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Imbula misses with a straight right.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Imbula misses.
Imbula throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novoselic tries to move into range but Imbula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Imbula clobbers Novoselic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic 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. 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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Imbula.
Novoselic throws a front kick that sends Imbula stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Imbula's calf.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Imbula connects with a leg kick. Novoselic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Novoselic. Beautiful body shot.
Imbula tries to land a front kick but Novoselic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Imbula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Novoselic connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Novoselic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Imbula will feel that in the morning.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic blocks a head kick by Imbula. #T1#
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Imbula's front leg.
Imbula scores with a body shot.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Imbula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Imbula's head backwards.
Imbula lands with a straight right. Novoselic didn't see that one coming.
Imbula moves forwards but Novoselic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Novoselic throws a right and a left that Imbula avoids nicely.
Novoselic thuds a left hand into Imbula's body.
Imbula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novoselic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imbula takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Novoselic lands a nice shot that snaps Imbula's head back.
Cheik Imbula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Imbula is still on wobbly legs! Can Novoselic finish him?#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Imbula.
Imbula seems to have recovered his senses.
Imbula connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Imbula.
Imbula checks a leg kick nicely.
Imbula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Novoselic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Imbula.
Imbula throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Imbula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Imbula checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Imbula throws the kick towards the body but Novoselic avoids it.
Imbula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Imbula lands a nice looking body shot.
Novoselic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Novoselic coming out on top.#T3#
Novoselic catches Imbula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Novoselic thuds his shin into the meat of Imbula's side.
Imbula blocks a leg kick.
Imbula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic misses with a head kick.
Imbula walks into a left hand.
Novoselic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Novoselic.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Imbula.
Nice cross by Imbula.
Imbula throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Novoselic.
Imbula lands a leg kick that knocks Novoselic off balance momentarily.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imbula can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbula is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Novoselic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Imbula misses.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick.
Imbula 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.
Imbula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Imbula looks for the body kick but Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Imbula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Novoselic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Imbula crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Novoselic - the referee stops the clock and Imbula gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Novoselic. Imbula manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Novoselic throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
An out of breath Alex Novoselic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Cheik Imbula had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. Boss, give me another fight ASAP!'.

Event: HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Epicity.
Good standup being displayed there by Novoselic as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Epicity moves into the clinch successfully.
Novoselic is trying to force a seperation but Epicity has the dominant position.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Novoselic controls his hands.
Novoselic lands a right hand.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novoselic has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Epicity blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Novoselic.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novoselic's elbow.
Epicity definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic lands with a light punch inside.
Novoselic throws an elbow but it misses.
Novoselic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Novoselic has Epicity pressed against the cage. #T1#
Novoselic blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novoselic tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Novoselic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Novoselic working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a nice elbow.
Novoselic trying to land knees to the body.
Novoselic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novoselic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
A short left from Epicity.
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!
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Novoselic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Novoselic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Novoselic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Epicity.
Epicity blocks an elbow strike.
Epicity avoids the elbow strike from Novoselic, against the cage.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Novoselic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity avoids a wild elbow strike from Novoselic.
Novoselic prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Novoselic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Novoselic.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Novoselic fails to land.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Novoselic blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Novoselic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novoselic throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic working hard to break the clinch.
Novoselic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novoselic struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Epicity tries to work over Novoselic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Novoselic fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Novoselic has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Novoselic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epicity.#CL#
Epicity gets a clinch.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Novoselic's head.
Novoselic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Novoselic swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic is trying to break the clinch but Epicity is controlling him.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novoselic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novoselic misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Novoselic back against the cage. #T1#
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Epicity.
Novoselic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Novoselic controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Novoselic throws an elbow but misses.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Novoselic lands with a right to the head.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novoselic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Novoselic.
Novoselic working aggressively here. #T2#
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Novoselic fails to land. #BC2#
Novoselic manages to break the clinch.
Epicity swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.
Novoselic lands with a good body shot.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Epicity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity checks a leg kick.#T3#
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Novoselic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Epicity.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novoselic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Novoselic is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
Novoselic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity 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 Novoselic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novoselic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
A jab from Epicity misses.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Novoselic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Novoselic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
It looked like Epicity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novoselic.
Epicity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range.
Epicity wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Novoselic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Epicity thows a body kick. Novoselic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novoselic staying out of range there.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Novoselic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epicity takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity throws a head kick that half lands.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Epicity if he has to take too many more of those.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Novoselic feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Novoselic misses
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
Novoselic staying out of range there.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Epicity is looking to clinch but Novoselic is avoiding it.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Epicity shakes it off.
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Novoselic walks into a stiff left hand from Epicity.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Epicity checks it.
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Epicity saw that one coming. #T2#
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic blocks a jab.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body kick from Novoselic.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Novoselic.
Epicity blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.
Epicity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Novoselic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novoselic scrambles back to his feet.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Epicity's front leg.
Epicity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Epicity swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range.
Epicity drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Epicity thumps Novoselic with a low kick.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Epicity throws a quick counter kick to the body but Novoselic avoids it.
Novoselic misses with a low kick as Epicity jumps back.
Epicity throws a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Epicity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
Novoselic digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
A shot to the body from Epicity misses
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Epicity has taken the fight to the clinch.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Novoselic blocks a body shot from Epicity. #T4#
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Novoselic as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Epicity.
Novoselic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Novoselic. #BC2#
Novoselic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epicity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Epicity fails in his attempt to clinch.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Novoselic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epicity on the side of the head.

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 Turbo Epicity.
I think Epicity 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Stomp-a-thon 66
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Raudrson misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raudrson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raudrson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raudrson tests Novoselic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raudrson dives in for a single leg takedown but Novoselic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Novoselic fails to land with a series of punches.
Raudrson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raudrson takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Raudrson moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Raudrson misses.
Raudrson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novoselic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Powers Fighting Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raudrson misses the jab.
Raudrson blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Novoselic misses with a looping right.
Raudrson throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Novoselic. Those never looked like landing.
Raudrson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Novoselic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raudrson takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson lands a nice looking body shot.
Novoselic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Novoselic throws the left hand but Raudrson avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Raudrson moves away and avoids it.
Raudrson doesn't manage to clinch there - Novoselic circles away.
Raudrson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
A low kick from Novoselic misses #TD#
and Raudrson counters with a nice double leg 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raudrson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Raudrson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Novoselic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raudrson is trying to control the action in half guard but Novoselic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Novoselic is doing well to control the position and prevent Raudrson from advancing to side control.
Novoselic is trying to maintain the position but Raudrson is very close to passing his half guard.
Novoselic won't allow Raudrson to pass to mount.
Novoselic is controlling Raudrson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Raudrson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Novoselic!
Raudrson wants to control the pace but Novoselic is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Novoselic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Novoselic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raudrson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novoselic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Novoselic is pulling down on Raudrson's head to control his posture.
Raudrson postures up.
Novoselic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Raudrson wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.
Raudrson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Novoselic controls Raudrson momentarily but Raudrson frees himself.
Raudrson trying to control the position from guard on top but Novoselic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raudrson looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raudrson misses with a hook.
Novoselic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raudrson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raudrson. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raudrson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raudrson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Raudrson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raudrson throwing a counter right hand but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Raudrson is just out of range.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Raudrson.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arthur Raudrson is winning the standup battle so far.
Raudrson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arthur Raudrson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raudrson lands with a straight right. Novoselic didn't see that one coming.
Raudrson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novoselic's head backwards.
Novoselic moves out of range as Raudrson strikes.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Raudrson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raudrson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raudrson moves away.
Raudrson moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Raudrson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raudrson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novoselic under the eye.
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Raudrson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raudrson missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raudrson misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Raudrson.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raudrson's calf.
Raudrson scores with a nice head shot.
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Raudrson moved away.
Raudrson looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Raudrson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Nice defenses there by Raudrson.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raudrson.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Novoselic jabs Raudrson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Raudrson's head but Raudrson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Raudrson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novoselic to score with a decent uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Raudrson ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic swings widly with a right hand
and Raudrson counters with a straight right hand.
Raudrson looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Raudrson.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raudrson.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Raudrson.#T3#
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
Raudrson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic lands a slapping body shot.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raudrson throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a low kick, right behind Raudrson 's knee.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Raudrson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Raudrson.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Raudrson slaps the foot to one side.
Raudrson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raudrson scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic delivers a nice body kick.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raudrson.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raudrson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Novoselic coming out on top.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Raudrson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Raudrson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Raudrson.
Raudrson scores with a nice strike.
Raudrson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Novoselic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raudrson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novoselic scrambles back to his feet.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Raudrson swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Raudrson lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Raudrson cracks a nice hook into Novoselic's ribs.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic loads up on a big right hand but Raudrson slips the punch.
A slow jab from Raudrson misses its intended target.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raudrson tries to clinch up but Novoselic circles away and keeps his distance.
Novoselic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Raudrson checks it.
Raudrson dips to his left and cracks Novoselic with an uppercut!
Raudrson lands a really nice looking cross but Novoselic seems unphased. #T1#
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raudrson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raudrson throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Jab, jab by Novoselic - just one landing. #CL#
Raudrson moves into the clinch.
Raudrson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic is trying to break the clinch but Raudrson is controlling him.
Raudrson tries to pull guard but Novoselic holds him up against the cage and eventually Raudrson drops back down to his feet.
Raudrson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Novoselic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Novoselic lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raudrson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Raudrson prevents a body shot from Novoselic.
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raudrson has a couple of punches blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novoselic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raudrson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raudrson prevents a body shot from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a nice uppercut.
Raudrson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raudrson or not.
Novoselic lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Novoselic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raudrsons head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novoselic blocks an uppercut.
Raudrson can't get the takedown.
Raudrson stalling in the clinch but Novoselic improves position.
Novoselic blocks a body shot from Raudrson.
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Novoselic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raudrson tries to move into range but Novoselic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Raudrson misses its target.
Raudrson swinging wildly here.
Novoselic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raudrson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Novoselic.
Novoselic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raudrson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raudrson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Raudrson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Raudrson slaps the foot to one side.
Raudrson feinted with a counter takedown.
Novoselic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic throws a solid leg kick but Raudrson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Novoselic.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raudrson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Raudrson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Raudrson throwing a counter right hand but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Raudrson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic tries to clinch up but Raudrson circles away and keeps his distance.
Raudrson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novoselic misses with the body kick
enabling Raudrson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Raudrson cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Raudrson.
Raudrson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raudrson misses with a hook
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raudrson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novoselic at a distance.
Raudrson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic drops his hands momentarily and Raudrson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Novoselic slips a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Novoselic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raudrson circles away quickly and effectively.
Novoselic thumps Raudrson with a low kick.
Raudrson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raudrson throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
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!
Raudrson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Raudrson misses with a right hand
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raudrson throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Raudrson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Raudrson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raudrson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Raudrson.
Novoselic flicks out a counter leg kick but Raudrson steps away.
Raudrson looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raudrson throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic thumps Raudrson with a low kick.
Novoselic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Raudrson clinches up with Novoselic and pushes him back against the cage.
Raudrson digs a right hand into Novoselic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Novoselic's gas tank.
Raudrson avoiding damage.
Raudrson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards. #T2#
Novoselic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raudrson or not.
Raudrson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raudrson lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Novoselic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raudrson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Raudrson misses the target.
Raudrson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Raudrson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raudrson moves in looking to clinch but Novoselic pushes him off.
Raudrson backing away here, and Novoselic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Raudrson.#T3#
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raudrson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Raudrson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raudrson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Raudrson.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novoselic lands a glancing blow to the side of Raudrson's head.
Novoselic misses with a hook to the body
enabling Raudrson to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raudrson is able to avoid easily.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there
and Raudrson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raudrson checks a leg kick nicely.
Raudrson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novoselic doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.#T4#
Raudrson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raudrson cracks Novoselic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raudrson avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raudrson throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
Raudrson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raudrson!
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Raudrson saw that one coming.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Raudrson avoids it.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Raudrson saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Raudrson blocks the low kick.
Raudrson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raudrson staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arthur Raudrson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Raudrson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raudrson lands a jab to the nose.
Raudrson throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Raudrson.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Raudrson ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
Raudrson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novoselic as he jumps to the side.
Raudrson loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Novoselic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Raudrson.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Novoselic.#T1#
Raudrson is looking to clinch but Novoselic is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Raudrson misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Novoselic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raudrson checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Raudrson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raudrson.
Raudrson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raudrson lands a right hand. #T2##BC2#
Novoselic manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Raudrson.
A bone on bone clash there as Raudrson blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raudrson misses with a body shot.
Raudrson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novoselic counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Raudrson finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic needs to keep his hands up - Raudrson had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raudrson is able to avoid easily.
Novoselic slips a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
A head kick misses from Novoselic. #T3#
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Raudrson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Novoselic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raudrson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Raudrson shoots in but Novoselic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raudrson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Novoselic tries a quick counter leg kick but Raudrson is wise to it.
Raudrson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Raudrson's legs.
Novoselic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raudrson throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Raudrson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Raudrson saw that one coming.
Raudrson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to avoid it but Raudrson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novoselic to the ground. Novoselic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Raudrson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raudrson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Novoselic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Novoselic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Raudrson misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raudrson shoots for a takedown but Novoselic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raudrson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Raudrson.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Novoselic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic 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: Stomp-a-thon 62
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
Apache Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Creed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range.
Creed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Creed throws a poor cross that misses
and Novoselic counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Creed wants to land a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range.
Novoselic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Creed down.
Novoselic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Creed is predictable there
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creed throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Creed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novoselic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic checks a low kick from Creed.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.
Nice body punch from Novoselic. #T1#
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic keeps Creed at a distance using the push kick.
Novoselic scores with a hook to the body. Creed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Creed throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Novoselic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Novoselic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic lands with a right hand.
Novoselic jabs at Creed's body.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Creed.
Novoselic lands with a good body shot.
Creed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. Creed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Novoselic.
Novoselic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
Creed misses with an uppercut.
Novoselic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Novoselic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Creed is out of range and Novoselic settles back down.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creed misses the jab.
Creed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Novoselic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Creed, as that shot connected.
Creed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Creed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic throws a counter combo.
Creed thumps Novoselic with a low kick.
Creed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.#T3#
Novoselic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Novoselic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Creed scores with a jab.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Creed feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Novoselic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Creed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Creed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Creed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creed rather than just go for the knockout.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic blocks the body kick.
Novoselic tries to land a leg kick but Creed saw it coming and moves away.
Creed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Novoselic just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Creed tries to work over Novoselic's front leg with a kick but Novoselic checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with an outside leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed moves out of range of the strikes.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Novoselic is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Creed misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Novoselic
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Creed. That did some damage!
Creed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Creed throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Creed saw that one coming.
Creed misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed motions for Novoselic to come forward. Creed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Creed throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Novoselic staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novoselic blocks a low kick nicely.
Creed misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a low kick, right behind Creed 's knee.
Creed misses the jab.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Creed.
Novoselic misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with the combination.
Creed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novoselic to score with a decent uppercut.
Creed misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Novoselic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.
Novoselic feints a counter leg kick.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Creed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Creed slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic lands with a cross.
Novoselic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Novoselic moves out of range as Creed strikes.
Novoselic connects with a body shot that sends Creed's belly button to the back.
Novoselic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Creed's head but Creed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic thumps Creed with a low kick.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed misses with a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Creed's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed misses with a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a good, hard body kick but Creed shrugs it off. #T2#
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Novoselic's belly button to the back.
Creed slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Creed, as that shot connected.
Creed misses with a low kick.
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Novoselic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Novoselic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Novoselic throws a lazy right hand but Creed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Novoselic throws a front kick aimed at Creed's knee but Creed avoids it well.
Creed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Creed tests Novoselic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novoselic throws a solid leg kick but Creed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Novoselic.
Creed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Creed misses with a low kick as Novoselic jumps back.
Novoselic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Creed dips to his left and cracks Novoselic with an uppercut!
Creed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Creed checks it
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Creed feints and then cracks Novoselic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novoselic down.
Creed throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Creed.
Novoselic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Creed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Creed avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
Creed throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick there by Novoselic.
Creed misses with a low kick as Novoselic jumps back.
Novoselic drops his hands momentarily and Creed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Novoselic checks a leg kick.
Creed moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Creed is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Creed tried to score with a low kick but Novoselic checks it.
Creed throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic counters with a left to the body.
Creed staying out of range there.
Creed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Creed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Creed misses the jab.
Creed misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a hook to the body
and Creed counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Creed throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Novoselic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Creed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novoselic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creed.
Creed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Novoselic backs away, Creed returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Creed throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic slips a jab from Creed.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creed's calf.
Novoselic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Creed.
Novoselic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Creed throws a leg kick
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Novoselic misses with a hook
and Creed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic 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.
Creed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Creed tries a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Novoselic tries a quick counter leg kick but Creed is wise to it.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Creed is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Novoselic misses the jab.
Creed misses with a kick to the body.
Creed misses with an uppercut
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Creed.
Creed throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic counters with a good low kick that Creed was not able to check.
Creed moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Creed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Creed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Novoselic throws a chopping leg kick but Creed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Novoselic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it.
Creed throws a body kick that misses.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novoselic at a distance.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Creed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Novoselic. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic blocks a jab.
Novoselic lands a nice hook to Creed's body. Creed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Creed connects with a single shot there.
Creed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic flicks out a counter leg kick but Creed steps away.
Decent striking displayed by Novoselic there.
Creed cracks Novoselic with an open hand slap.
Novoselic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apache Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Creed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novoselic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Novoselic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Novoselic keeps Creed at a distance using the push kick.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Creed! #T3#
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Novoselic, as that shot connected.
Novoselic misses with a low kick as Creed jumps back.
Creed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Novoselic checks it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Novoselic, as that shot connected.
Novoselic connects with a looping right hand.
Creed tests Novoselic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Creed is predictable there
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Creed connects with an inside leg kick.
Creed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novoselic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Creed.
Creed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Novoselic.
Creed misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Novoselic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic counters with a body kick.
Novoselic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed lands a leg kick that knocks Novoselic off balance momentarily.
Novoselic clobbers Creed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Creed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Novoselic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novoselic 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Stomp-a-thon 59
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Novoselic keeps Bakunin at a distance using the push kick.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic throws a right hand that misses
and Bakunin counters with a two punch combo.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Novoselic misses with a looping right.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Bakunin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin lands with an overhand left.
Novoselic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novoselic ducks right into an uppercut from Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Novoselic throws the kick towards the body but Bakunin avoids it.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakunin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Novoselic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Novoselic lands a head kick. Bakunin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice shot lands for Bakunin.
Novoselic lands a jab.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Novoselic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin misses with a two punch combination.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakunin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Bakunin misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novoselic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bakunin blocks the body kick.
Bakunin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bakunin checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - Novoselic coming out on top.
Bakunin misses with the combination.
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakunin misses with a double jab
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Novoselic. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
Novoselic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Novoselic tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Novoselic ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bakunin.
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping body kick lands there for Novoselic.#T4#
Novoselic lands with a kick to the temple. Bakunin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Novoselic moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin looks to land a combination. Novoselic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Novoselic works Bakunin's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin needs to keep his hands up - Novoselic had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novoselic.
Bakunin works over Novoselic's head and body with a nice combination.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Novoselic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakunin on the side of the head.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Bakunin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novoselic wants to slow Bakunin down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Novoselic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Novoselic moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Novoselic lands with a kick to the temple. Bakunin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bakunin lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Novoselic takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
Bakunin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Bakunin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakunin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and Novoselic counters with a right hand to the body.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bakunin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Bakunin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic sizes up Bakunin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakunin lunges at Novoselic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Novoselic's hand.
Bakunin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bakunin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakunin is out of range and Novoselic settles back down.
Bakunin misses with a hook
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a nice head shot.
Bakunin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bakunin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novoselic counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Novoselic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheers as Novoselic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bakunin doesn't seem phased though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bakunin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Novoselic throws a front kick that sends Bakunin stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bakunin throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Bakunin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNovoselic.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic lands with a hook. Bakunin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Bakunin is rocked!
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Bakunin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bakunin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Bakunin's leg. Bakunin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Bakunin throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Bakunin's front leg.
Novoselic jabs at Bakunin's body.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a jab.
Bakunin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bakunin throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novoselic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakunin on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Novoselic cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Novoselic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it.
Novoselic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novoselic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Bakunin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Novoselic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakunin's head.
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Bakunin moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Bakunin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bakunin throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Novoselic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bakunin lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Bakunin.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Bakunin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakunin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bakunin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bakunin does it's job there.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Novoselic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Bakunin down.
Bakunin clobbers Novoselic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhail Bakunin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novoselic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakunin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Bakunin backing away here, and Novoselic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Novoselic defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Bakunin moved away.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic connects with a looping right hand.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage!
Bakunin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Bakunin.#T3#
Bakunin misses with a lunging right hand
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bakunin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bakunin swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic counters with a body kick that stops Bakunin in his tracks momentarily.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakunin.
Novoselic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakunin's head.
Bakunin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novoselic cracks Bakunin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Novoselic.
Nice shot by Novoselic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Bakunin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bakunin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakunin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Bakunin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bakunin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic works Bakunin's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakunin's sensitive parts.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novoselic 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
A very excited looking Alex Novoselic 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.

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