Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Lincekum swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Lincekum.
Lincekum swinging wildly here.
Lincekum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincekum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lincekum. That did some damage!
Kersikov wants to clinch.
Lincekum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lincekum avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Kersikov slips a jab from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Lincekum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Lincekum.
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincekum.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Lincekum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lincekum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincekum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lincekum's guard.
Kersikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lincekum's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Lincekum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kersikov trying to control the position. #SUB#
Kersikov looking for a guillotine here but Lincekum defends easily. #T2#
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov working a defensive guard but Lincekum passes into half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Lincekum postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lincekum lands a nice short elbow.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lincekum is controlling the pace.
Kersikov wants to control but Lincekum is keeping busy. #T3#
Lincekum winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov is trying to control but Lincekum passes into side control!
Kersikov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lincekum presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lincekum avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Lincekum pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Kersikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lincekum.
Kersikov wants to control the action here but instead Lincekum manages to pass to full mount!
Lincekum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lincekum's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lincekum's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kersikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lincekum can't escape the position.
Kersikov avoiding Lincekum 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Lincekum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincekum down.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincekum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Lincekum avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Lincekum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a head kick that half lands.
Lincekum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincekum connects with a jab.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Boyko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Lincekum sprawls well.#CL#
Kersikov darts in and clinches Lincekum up against the cage.#T1#
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lincekum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov pushes Lincekum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kersikov avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyko Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Lincekum back against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincekum can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body. #T4#
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lincekum.
Kersikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Lincekum.
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!
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lincekum swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Lincekum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov tries to counter by clinching up but Lincekum breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kersikov clinches.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Lincekum takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Lincekum with a nice body shot.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lincekum. #T1#
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lincekum up against the cage.
Kersikov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Lincekum avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Lincekum.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Lincekum blocking some punches. #T2#
Lincekum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to stall.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincekum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Lincekum slows down the pace here.
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov avoiding damage.
Lincekum holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Lincekum's head.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
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 battle for position here, against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
A victorious Boyko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tim Lincekum spoke after the fight, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Marshall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lincekum takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marshall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marshall throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lincekum counter with a right hand.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall throws a right hand that misses
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum throws a combination that misses
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Lincekum with a nice cross.
Marshall connects with a right hand. Lincekum shakes it off.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lincekum finds it's way through Marshall's defenses.
Marshall slips under a jab from Lincekum.
Marshall is looking to counter punch.
Marshall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marshall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Marshall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lincekum's head.#T2#
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Lincekum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marshall backs up against the cage.
Lincekum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marshall pinned against the cage. Marshall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lincekum throws a nice looking combination but Marshall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lincekum misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Marshall tests Lincekum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lincekum scores with the left hand. Marshall knows he should have avoided that one.
Lincekum lands a head shot.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Lincekum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lincekum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lincekum throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum lands with an uppercut that bounces Marshall off the cage and back into range.
Lincekum with a hook.#T4#
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lincekum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Marshall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincekum misses with a double jab
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Marshall jabs Lincekum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marshall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Lincekum will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Lincekum finds it's target.
A shot to the body from Marshall misses
and Lincekum counters with a stiff right hand.
Lincekum throws an off balance right hand
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Marshall swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lincekum misses with a looping left.#T1#
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Lincekum 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.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Marshall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lincekum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marshall finds it's way round the side to connect with Lincekum's head.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Marshall slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Lincekum scores with a decent looking hook.
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lincekum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lincekum swinging wildly here. #T2#
Marshall defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Lincekum tries for a takedown but Marshall circles away easily
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall as he connects with a hook.
Lincekum misses with a shot to the body
and Marshall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lincekum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Marshall lands a jab.
Marshall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall misses with a jab to the body
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Lincekum throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Tobias Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lincekum.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lincekum counter with a right hand.
Lincekum scores with the left hand. Marshall knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lincekum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Lincekum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Lincekum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Marshall there.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Marshall misses its target.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Lincekum knows he should have avoided that one.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
Lincekum tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Marshall dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Lincekum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincekum counters with a two punch combo.
Marshall throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
Marshall lands with a good body shot.
Lincekum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lincekum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum slips a straight right by Marshall.
Lincekum walks into a jab.
Lincekum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lincekum there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Lincekum throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Lincekum throws a nice looking combination but Marshall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marshall tests Lincekum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lincekum throws a combination that misses
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lincekum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marshall has got the better of the exchanges.
Marshall scores with a nice strike.
Marshall lands a really nice looking cross but Lincekum seems unphased.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum takes one to the side of the head.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Lincekum throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall. #T2#
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Marshall tries to counter by clinching up but Lincekum breaks away and moves out of range.
Marshall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lincekum throws a sloppy body shot
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Marshall.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Marshall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lincekum defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Lincekum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
It looked like Marshall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lincekum throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Lincekum throws an off balance right hand
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Lincekum is rocked!
Lincekum misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
Lincekum swings widly with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a right hand from hell and Lincekum is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Marshall!
After winning the bout, Tobias Marshall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tim Lincekum had this to say: 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lincekum really felt that one!
Festation looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters circling a little - Festation finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lincekum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Festation's corner calls for a 1-2. Festation obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Festation throws a push kick but Lincekum slaps the foot to one side.
Lincekum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Festation with a body shot.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
As Festation backs off Lincekum throws a huge counter combo but Festation manages to avoid it all.
Lincekum takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lincekum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lincekum tries to move into range but Festation moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Festation misses with a looping left.
Festation looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Festation.
Lincekum checks the leg kick.
Lincekum blocks a head kick by Festation.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lincekum misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation lands with a nice body punch.
Lincekum misses the body punch
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation is looking to clinch but Lincekum is avoiding it. #T2#
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Festation throws a right and a left that Lincekum avoids nicely.
Festation throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum blocks the body kick.
Lincekum takes one on the button.
Festation misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Festation.#CL#
Festation rushes Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lincekum with a knee to the head.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.#T3#
Lincekum avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation is trying to push Lincekum away but Lincekum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Festation is working Lincekum over against the cage.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Lincekum won't want to take too many of those.
Lincekum tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Festation.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Lincekum wants to take the fight to the mat but Festation manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lincekum has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Festation.
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!
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum is pushing Festation up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Festation takes a knee right on the jaw!
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Lincekum blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Festation slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Festation throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation takes a swing at Lincekum's ribcage but misses.
Festation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincekum can pounce on him.
Festation slips under a jab from Lincekum.
Festation connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lincekum misses.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Lincekum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Mana Festation is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Festation dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
Mana Festation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lincekum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincekum controls his hands.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincekum can do to turn this around?
Lincekum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Lincekum landing knees to the head.
Lincekum blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Festation tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Festation wants to stall.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Festation is trying to maintain a safe position but Lincekum gets an underhook and turns Festation into the cage.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation blocks an elbow strike from Lincekum.
Stalling in the clinch from Lincekum.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow. #T3#
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincekum misses with some punches.
Lincekum taking a breather.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lincekum looking to stall.
Festation landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Festation lands a body punch.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Festation is blocking nicely.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Festation.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Lincekum stalling in the clinch.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincekum circles away.
Lincekum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Festation with a body shot.
Festation throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Festation misses with a low kick as Lincekum jumps back.
Festation cracks Lincekum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Lincekum tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation misses with a double jab.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Festation. Lincekum does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Festation throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
Festation darts in trying to clinch
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lincekum misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Lincekum moved away.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lincekum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Festation takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Lincekum misses. #T2#
Lincekum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Festation rushes Lincekum and presses him up against the cage.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation tries a body shot but Lincekum blocks it. #T3#
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation is trying to stall.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation stalling in the clinch but Lincekum improves position.
Festation misses with some punches.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Lincekum lands a nice knee to the body.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation landing knees to the body.
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Festation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.#T4#
Festation cracks Lincekum with a nice body shot.
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Festation is blocking nicely.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation lands a shoulder strike.
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Festation throws a lazy head kick
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Festation avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Festation 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 86 Semenko vs Gray
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Lincekum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hook but Lincekum avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas 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 Lincekum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lincekum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lincekum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lincekum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lincekum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Lincekum's head but Lincekum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lincekum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum lands with an overhand left.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Thomas moves away from the strike by Lincekum. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Lincekum back into the cage.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum controlling the action here for a moment.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Lincekum digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lincekum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lincekum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincekum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Lincekum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas with a hook.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Lincekum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lincekum.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Lincekum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Lincekum connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Lincekum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Lincekum knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum keeps the fight on the outside.
Lincekum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Thomas pushes Lincekum up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Thomas presses Lincekum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Lincekum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Lincekum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Lincekum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Lincekum throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lincekum takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Thomas.
Lincekum throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lincekum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Lincekum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincekum was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Lincekum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lincekum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Lincekum saw that one coming.
As Thomas looks to move away, Lincekum throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.
Lincekum slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lincekum misses with the combination.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a hook but Lincekum avoids it easily.
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
letting Lincekum counter with a right hand.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincekum tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Lincekum tries to clinch up.
Thomas feints and then cracks Lincekum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincekum down. #T3#
Lincekum dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Lincekum drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lincekum doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Lincekum's head.
A jab from Lincekum misses.
A shot to the liver by Lincekum. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincekum circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Lincekum is looking for a counter combo.
Tom Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincekum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Lincekum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target. #T4#
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Lincekum's knee but Lincekum avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Lincekum backpedaling.
Lincekum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lincekum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lincekum defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Lincekum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Lincekum.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincekum.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Lincekum keeps it at a distance.
Lincekum throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Lincekum's ribs.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincekum swinging wildly here.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Lincekum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lincekum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lincekum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thomas throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Lincekum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lincekum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Thomas tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Thomas punishes Lincekum's body with a nice straight punch.
Lincekum swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas tries to clinch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Lincekum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincekum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Lincekum keeps it at a distance.
Lincekum avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Lincekum jabs at Thomas's body.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Lincekum's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lincekum throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.

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 Tim Lincekum.
Well Thomas 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
Tom Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tim Lincekum was interviewed post fight and said 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 82 Wright vs Reich
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincekum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Lincekum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Lincekum misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lincekum enables Kersikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lincekum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincekum is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Lincekum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lincekum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lincekum wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Lincekum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Lincekum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control but Lincekum is working from the bottom.
Lincekum pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lincekum 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.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincekum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lincekum checks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Lincekum moves out of range easily.
Lincekum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Lincekum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincekum moves away.#CL#
Kersikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kersikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lincekum looking to stall.
Kersikov working aggressively here. #T4#
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincekum is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Lincekum takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Lincekum into the cage.
Lincekum blocking some punches.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lincekum just leaning against Kersikov, taking a breather.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov 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#
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Lincekum tries to get set, Kersikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Lincekum manages to avoid the attempt.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.
Lincekum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lincekum's waist but Lincekum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kersikov off to one side.
Lincekum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Boyko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Lincekum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Lincekum throws a counter combo.
Lincekum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Lincekum throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lincekum's head.#T1#
Lincekum throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Lincekum is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Lincekum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincekum can do to turn this around?
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
Lincekum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kersikov gets through Lincekum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lincekum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov gets through Lincekum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyko Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC2#
Lincekum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Lincekum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Lincekum ducks under and follows up with a left that Lincekum also avoids with ease.
Kersikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincekum circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Lincekum blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Lincekum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lincekum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Lincekum checks it.
Lincekum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Lincekum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lincekum.#T3#
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lincekum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lincekum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lincekum.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Lincekum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lincekum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lincekum in his tracks.
Lincekum feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Lincekum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Lincekum with a series of wild strikes but Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Lincekum moved out of range.
Kersikov jabs Lincekum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Lincekum.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Lincekum's legs.
Kersikov defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Lincekum does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lincekum lands a jab to the nose.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Lincekum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lincekum on the side of the head.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Lincekum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lincekum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Kersikov lands with a cross.
Lincekum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincekum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Lincekum checks it.
It seemed like Lincekum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Lincekum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lincekum counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Lincekum tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov misses with the combination.
It seemed like Lincekum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Lincekum lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincekum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lincekum, pushing him back against the cage.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Lincekum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kersikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincekum controls his hands.
Kersikov leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lincekum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincekum is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lincekum has his back to the cage.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lincekum tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Lincekum blocking some punches.
Lincekum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lincekum is trying to stall.
Kersikov letting Lincekum take a breather here.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lincekum up against the cage.#T4#
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Lincekum.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov wants to stall.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Lincekum lands a nice knee to the body.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Lincekum gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
A victorious Boyko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tim Lincekum had this to say: 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Lincekum misses.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bango moves away.
Lincekum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Bango.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bango scores with a hook.
Bango punishes Lincekum's body with a nice straight punch.
Bango is looking to land body kicks.
Bango ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bango's head backwards.
Lincekum misses the body punch
and Bango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Bango.
Bango scores with a jab.
Bango throws a lazy head kick
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bango misses with a straight left. #T1#
Bango misses with a hook
and Lincekum counters with a stiff right hand.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Bango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lincekum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bango.
Bango misses with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
An inside leg kick from Bango misses.
Lincekum throws a right hand that Bango ducks under and follows up with a left that Bango also avoids with ease.
Lincekum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lincekum scores with a decent looking hook.
Bango misses with a hook. Lincekum ducked under it nicely.
Lincekum dips to his left and cracks Bango with an uppercut!
Bango misses with a looping left.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bango throws a head kick that Lincekum semi-blocks.
Lincekum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lincekum throws a hook but Bango blocks it.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bango.
Some wild striking there from Lincekum.
Lincekum lands with a nice body punch.
Bango connects with a looping right hand.
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincekum moves away.
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bango moves away.
DJ Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum swinging wildly here.
Bango scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Bango staying out of range there.
Lincekum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Bango feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lincekum sprawling to the canvas! Lincekum rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bango finish him?! #ROC#
Lincekum is rocked!
Bango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lincekum is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Bango cracks Lincekum with a hook to the temple - Lincekum is on wobbly legs here! Bango swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lincekum falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bango wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DJ Bango!
An out of breath DJ Bango thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 65 Cotton vs Dmitrov
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Hardy scores with the left hand. Lincekum knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardy takes a swing at Lincekum's ribcage but misses.
Lincekum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lincekum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardy lands with a cross.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lincekum manages to circle out of the way.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Lincekum scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lincekum.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lincekum.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincekum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Lincekum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
A little jabbing left from Lincekum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lincekum throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardy throws a front kick aimed at Lincekum's knee but Lincekum avoids it well.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Lincekum is looking for the big counter here.
Lincekum blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Lincekum throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Lincekum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy with a jab.
Jacob Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Lincekum's head but Lincekum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincekum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy tests Lincekum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy misses with a body shot. #T2#
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy throws a lazy body kick
and Lincekum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Lincekum thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Hardy tries to land a body kick
and Lincekum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Lincekum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincekum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Lincekum's shoulder, as Lincekum tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Hardy tenderised Lincekum's leg. Lincekum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lincekum counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Lincekum lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lincekum.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
Lincekum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Lincekum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Lincekum.
Nice body punch from Lincekum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Lincekum blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lincekum doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardy throws a hook but Lincekum avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
As Lincekum backs away, Hardy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy slips under a jab from Lincekum.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Lincekum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lincekum takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lincekums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Lincekum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Lincekum takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Lincekum blocks a jab.
Lincekum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Lincekum defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincekum connects with a jab.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy moves to clinch but Lincekum breaks away
and Lincekum counters with a nice body shot.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a left to the body.
Lincekum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Tim Lincekum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy tried to score with a low kick but Lincekum checks it.
Lincekum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target. #T4#
Hardy takes a swing at Lincekum's ribcage but misses.
Hardy takes a swing at Lincekum's ribcage but misses.
Lincekum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lincekum!
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
Lincekum throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tim Lincekum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lincekum blocks a jab.
Lincekum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum slips under a jab.#CL#
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Lincekum in a clinch.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Lincekum.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lincekum.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow. #T1#
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lincekum.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Lincekum. #T2#
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Lincekum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lincekum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy lands a jab.
Lincekum throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
And Hardy counters with a quick kick to the body but Lincekum blocks it.#T3#
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincekum throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy lands with a good body shot.
Hardy misses with a jab to the body
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the body.
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincekum.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardy throws a chopping leg kick but Lincekum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lincekum connects with a single shot there.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lincekum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#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!
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy tries to counter by clinching up but Lincekum breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy lands a front kick.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lincekum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lincekum's hands.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincekum was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacob Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lincekum 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dauntless for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PFC 56 Rock vs Miletich
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Pinea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinea lands strikes from half guard.
Pinea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lincekum wants to improve his position but Pinea is controlling well.
Pinea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lincekum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches], so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lincekum gets full guard.
Lincekum managing to control the position.
Lincekum wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lincekum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lincekum tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pinea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lincekum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lincekum trying to control the position.
Pinea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lincekum's head.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lincekum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lincekum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Pinea's head but Pinea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinea just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pinea tries to clinch but Lincekum moves away
and Lincekum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pinea.
Lincekum throwing a counter right hand but Pinea manages to avoid it.
Pinea throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lincekum staying out of range there.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Pinea.
Lincekum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Lincekum misses.
Pinea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lincekum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pinea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Pinea's head but Pinea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Pinea clinches.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
Lincekum stops a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea lands a hook that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Lincekum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea working Lincekum over with knees to the body.
Pinea presses Lincekum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lincekum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lincekum throws a jab when Pinea was well out of range.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Pinea moved out of range.
Pinea looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck for Pinea with that takedown attempt.
Lincekum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Lincekum lands a slapping body shot.
Lincekum throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.
Pinea tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
Pinea misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Pinea misses.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea wants to counter the offense by Lincekum and move into the clinch position.
Lincekum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinea lands with a straight right. Lincekum didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pinea!
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincekum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Pinea cracks Lincekum with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Pinea drives through and clinches with Lincekum against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Pinea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lincekum pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Pinea lands a takedown into guard.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Lincekum keeps moving.
Lincekum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Pinea landing with the ground and pound.
Pinea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pinea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincekum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinea postures up and lands a big shot to Lincekum's brow.
Pinea throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lincekum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinea manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Lincekum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koko Pinea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Lincekum from controlling successfully.
Pinea is trying to control the position but Lincekum postures up.
Lincekum won't allow Pinea to sweep him here.
Pinea controls Lincekum momentarily but Lincekum frees himself.
Pinea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lincekum pulls Pinea in to control the position.
Lincekum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
Lincekum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Lincekum is retaining full guard.
Lincekum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pinea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinea won't allow Lincekum to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lincekum is trying to keep Pinea in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinea wants to clinch.
Pinea throws a hook to the side of Lincekum's head but Lincekum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lincekum avoids the head kick by Pinea.
Pinea scores with a jab.
Pinea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinea misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum misses with a looping left.
Lincekum swinging wildly here.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Pinea ducks down to avoid it.
Pinea looks to throw the jab but Lincekum is out of range.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincekum.
Pinea tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lincekum 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.
Pinea misses the jab.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Lincekum moved away.
Lincekum avoids the head kick by Pinea.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but Lincekum shows good takedown defense.
Pinea is looking to clinch but Lincekum is avoiding it.
Pinea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lincekum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincekum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinea misses with a right hand
letting Lincekum counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum connects with a high kick.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Pinea moved out of range.#TD2#
Lincekum gets caught napping as Pinea dives in and scores a takedown. Lincekum manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass. #T1#
Lincekum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lincekum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinea manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Lincekum from controlling successfully.
Pinea keeping full guard, as Lincekum tries to pass.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pinea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lincekum wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving.
Lincekum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lincekum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that Pinea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pinea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lincekum trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pinea controlling Lincekum's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincekum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum keeps the fight on the outside.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincekum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincekum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Pinea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lincekum circles away.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Lincekum cracks Pinea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinea throws a body kick that misses.
Pinea misses with a hook
and Lincekum counters with a nice body shot.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Pinea rushes Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Pinea wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinea 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
Tim Lincekum was interviewed post fight and said 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 50 John vs Boone
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Lincekum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaze.
Blaze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lincekum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A low kick from Lincekum is predictable there
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum scores with the left hand. Blaze knows he should have avoided that one.
Blaze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Blaze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaze with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Lincekum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends Lincekum's belly button to the back.
Lincekum lands a nice shot that snaps Blaze's head back. #T1#
Lincekum misses with a left hand
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lincekum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Lincekum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincekum.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Lincekum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze leaves Lincekum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lincekum misses with a double jab
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Lincekum dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Lincekum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lincekum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Lincekum avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaze.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
Lincekum takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lincekum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lincekum throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
Blaze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincekum circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum throwing a counter right hand but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Lincekum throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Blaze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaze.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaze. That's going to slow Lincekum down.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Lincekum throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lincekum thinking. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum scores with a body shot.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
As Lincekum backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Lincekum manages to avoid it all.
Blaze throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Lincekum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lincekum throws a head kick that misses.
Lincekum throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Blaze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lincekum counters with a nice body shot.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Blaze's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Blaze.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze lands with a nice combination. Lincekum backs away looking to recover.
Lincekum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaze.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends Lincekum's belly button to the back.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Lincekum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Blaze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lincekum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaze moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lincekum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Lincekum lands a head shot.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Lincekum swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
A jab from Lincekum misses.
Blaze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges.
Lincekum throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lincekum thinking.
Lincekum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincekum is looking to chop away at Blaze's legs.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lincekum slips a straight right by Blaze.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Lincekum throws a leg kick
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
Lincekum with a jab.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaze misses with a jab to the body
and Blaze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze throws the left hand but Lincekum avoids the punch easily.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincekum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Blaze misses.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lincekum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Blaze's belly button to the back.
Blaze misses with an uppercut. Lincekum saw that one coming.
Lincekum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lincekum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincekum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Lincekum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaze's hands.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Lincekum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lincekum eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Blaze moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaze throws out the jab.
Lincekum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze with a hook.
Blaze 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.
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Blaze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lincekum's sensitive parts.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
Lincekum misses the jab.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Lincekum finish him?
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lincekum misses its target.#T2#
Lincekum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Lincekum throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincekum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lincekum closes the distance and clinches.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lincekum keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaze is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lincekum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.#T3#
Blaze working hard to break the clinch.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Lincekum has double underhooks.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Lincekum won't allow it.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Blaze being controlled against the cage.
Blaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaze trying to control the position but instead, Lincekum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blaze into the cage.#BC2#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Lincekum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
Blaze connects with a nice looking jab.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Lincekum misses with a double jab
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincekum takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lincekum looks to clinch
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Blaze tries to move into range but Lincekum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santana Blaze.
I've got Blaze 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
Our winner, Santana Blaze, 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.
Tim Lincekum was interviewed post fight and said 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 44 Sanchez vs Winston
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincekum checks a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Lincekum walks into a jab.
A cross from Lincekum lands.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincekum sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lincekum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Lincekum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lincekum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
A jab from Lincekum finds it's way through Cruz's defenses. #TD#
Cruz scores with a takedown into Lincekum's guard.
Lincekum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz pushes down on Lincekum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz with the ground and pound from mount.
Cruz cracks Lincekum with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cruz is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lincekum is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dom Cruz!
An intense looking Dom Cruz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.
The defeated Tim Lincekum had this to say: 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 38 House vs Li
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Qwe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Qwe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qwe slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Lincekum takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Qwe throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum tries to clinch but Qwe is having none of it. #CL#
Lincekum closes the distance and clinches.
Qwe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Qwe looking for a takedown.
Qwe avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Qwe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincekum controls his hands. #BC2#
Qwe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qwe lands a lovely overhand right.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qwe.
Lincekum slips a straight right by Qwe.
Lincekum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qwe 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.#T1#
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Qwe counters with a right hand to the body.
Lincekum scores with a sloppy right hand. Qwe should have avoided that one.
Qwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum lands a right hook to the body.
Qwe throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Qwe tries a head kick but it misses.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qwe.
Qwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Qwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Lincekum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lincekum.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Qwe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Qwe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lincekum cracks Qwe with a good jab.
Qwe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qwe.
Qwe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Qwe ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Qwe lands with an uppercut that bounces Lincekum off the cage and back into range.
Qwe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qwe.
Nice straight punches there by Lincekum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lincekum.
Qwe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qwe throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
Lincekum is looking to counter punch.
Lincekum misses with a looping left.
Qwe slips a jab from Lincekum.#T3#
Lincekum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qwe.
Qwe misses with a hook
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Qwe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Qwe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qwe circles away quickly and effectively.
Qwe slips under a jab.
Qwe throws out a loose jab but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qwe.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Qwe ducked under it nicely.
Qwe walks into a stiff left hand from Lincekum.
Lincekum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lincekum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lincekum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Qwe lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincekum, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Qwe is rocked!
Qwe misses with a hook.
Qwe throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Qwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qwe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lincekum with a body shot.
Qwe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lincekum checks it well.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum misses with a wild body shot.
Qwe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Lincekum.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Qwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lincekum finish him?
Lincekum feints with a jab and clips Qwe right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Qwe is sent crashing into the canvas and Lincekum leaps in for the kill! Qwe tries to get to his feet but Lincekum is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Qwe is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dauntless for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PFC 31 Manuel vs Nordskov
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Bango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincekum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincekum throws a jab but it's blocked by Bango.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DJ Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bango.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincekum! But no joy.
Bango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bango throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Lincekum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bango cracks Lincekum with a good jab.
Bango takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bango has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bango has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bango there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bango sizes up Lincekum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bango.
Bango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum defending well as Bango loads up on a big left hand.
Bango misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Lincekum.
Bango lands a nice looking body shot.
Lincekum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincekum is looking to slow Bango down with leg kicks.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Bango avoids them all with ease.
Bango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bango misses with a straight left.
Bango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bango throws a right hand that misses
and Lincekum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lincekum.
Bango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lincekum lands a glancing blow to the side of Bango's head.
Bango scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bango swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Bango bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Bango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincekum.
Bango is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bango ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
It looked like Bango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bango misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bango throws out the jab.
Lincekum throws out a counter right but Bango avoids it with no problem.
Bango slips under a jab from Lincekum.
Danga de danga de dang - Bango scores with a four punch combination!
Bango throws a lazy uppercut
and Lincekum counters with a right hand to the body.
Bango on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lincekum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bango.
Bango slips under a jab.
Lincekum blocks a jab.
Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bango.
Bango misses with a wild combination.
Lincekum with a hook.#T3#
Bango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bango digs a good hook to Lincekum's body.
Lincekum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bango throws a big shot that misses.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lincekum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bango throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Bango's shoulder, as Bango tries to avoid the shot.
Bango throws a shot from downtown. Lincekum moves away and avoids it.
Bango cracks Lincekum with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum scores with a one two! Bango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lincekum slips a straight right by Bango.
Bango takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lincekum jabs Bango right on the nose. Bango blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Bango walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bango scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lincekum in his tracks.
Lincekum staying out of range there.
Bango misses with a looping right.
Lincekum takes one on the button.
Bango slips under a jab.
Bango swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
As Bango backs off Lincekum throws a huge counter combo but Bango manages to avoid it all.
Bango takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bango.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum takes a swing at Bango's ribcage but misses.
Bango is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Lincekum misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bango misses the target.
Bango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincekum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Bango misses the target.
Lincekum misses with a combination
and Bango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Lincekum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Bango misses.
Bango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bango takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bango works Lincekum's body with a nice hook.
Bango misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Lincekum there.
Lincekum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bango counters with a stiff right hand.
Bango punishes Lincekum's body with a nice straight punch.
Lincekum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Bango there.#ROC#
Lincekum is rocked!
Bango missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bango throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Bango moved out of range.
Lincekum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bango at a distance.
Bango swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Bango.#T1#
Bango steps in with a hook that catches Lincekum right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bango follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lincekum looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Bango!
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 19 Neil vs Aldo
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Lincekum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blaze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Lincekum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lincekum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Blaze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lincekum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Blaze blocks a jab.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Blaze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Lincekum misses the jab.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lincekum jabs Blaze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blaze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Blaze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lincekum misses with a straight right. #T2#
Blaze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lincekum momentarily.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Blaze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lincekum to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Lincekum avoids them all with ease.
Lincekum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.
Lincekum shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lincekum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lincekum misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Lincekum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaze throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum throws a solid leg kick but Blaze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lincekum.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lincekum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lincekum misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Blaze. Beautiful body shot.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaze moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
Lincekum drops his hands momentarily and Blaze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Lincekum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blaze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Lincekum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Lincekum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Blaze - just one landing.
Blaze looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blaze with a body shot.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Lincekum moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Blaze lands.
Blaze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincekum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Blaze misses
and Lincekum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lincekum lands a head shot.
Blaze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincekum.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Blaze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lincekum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lincekum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
As Lincekum looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Lincekum just gets out of the way.
Lincekum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lincekum misses the jab.
Lincekum slips a straight right by Blaze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum scores with a body shot.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
Lincekum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lincekum scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincekum cracks Blaze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lincekum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum 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.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze cracks Lincekum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lincekum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lincekum throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lincekum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blaze. Blaze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum cracks Blaze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Lincekum misses. #T3#
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
The crowd cheers as Blaze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lincekum doesn't seem phased though.
Lincekum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blaze misses with a double jab
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lincekum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaze. Blaze obviously looking to wear him down.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaze defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Lincekum misses with a hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Lincekum misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Blaze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice combination there by Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Lincekum connects with a body shot.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Lincekum avoids them all with ease.
Blaze throws out a powerful jab.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze blocks a leg kick.
A left lands for Lincekum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
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#
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaze walks into a straight right hand from Lincekum.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Lincekum throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
Tim Lincekum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincekum.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lincekum, right into the meat.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lincekum unleashes a big counter combination but Blaze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Blaze avoids the body shot from Lincekum.
Blaze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lincekum. Lincekum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lincekum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Lincekum avoids them all with ease.
Blaze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaze throws a low kick but Lincekum avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lincekum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincekum! But no joy.#T2#
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Blaze throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze throws a leg kick but Lincekum moved away.
Some wild striking there from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Blaze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lincekum on the side of the head.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lincekum walks into a stiff left hand from Blaze.#T3#
Blaze throws a right and a left that Lincekum avoids nicely.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Lincekum is looking for the big counter here.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Lincekum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blaze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum digs a good hook to Blaze's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lincekum. That snapped Blaze's head back.
Blaze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Lincekum misses with a right hand
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincekum throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lincekum counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Lincekum.
Blaze ducks right into an uppercut from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Lincekum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Lincekum fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Blaze.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Lincekum.
Well Lincekum 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tim Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dauntless logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.

Event: PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Lincekum misses with a few strikes there.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Daebak is just out of range.
Daebak 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.
Lincekum blocks a head kick by Daebak.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak looks to land a body kick but Lincekum moved away.
Lincekum cracks Daebak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lincekum lands a body shot.
Daebak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lincekum is out of range and Daebak settles back down.
As Daebak looks to move away, Lincekum throws a big counter combo but Daebak just gets out of the way.
Lincekum works the jab nicely.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daebak.
No joy there for Lincekum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daebak lands a slapping body shot.
Daebak throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daebak avoids the body shot from Lincekum.
Lincekum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lincekum lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Lincekum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daebak doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Daebak moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daebak.
Daebak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daebak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lincekum is out of range and Daebak settles back down.
Lincekum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daebak as he jumps to the side.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Daebak misses.
Lincekum misses with a left hand
and Daebak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
and Daebak counters with a left to the body.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Daebak takes one to the chin there.
Lincekum scores with a hook to the body. Daebak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lincekum misses with a low kick.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that Daebak avoids nicely. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daebak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincekum swinging wildly here.
Daebak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Daebak avoids it well.
Daebak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lincekum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daebak scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Lincekum tenderised Daebak's leg. Daebak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daebak scoring well with a low kick there.
Daebak with a nice cross.
Lincekum swats away the attempt to clinch by Daebak.
Daebak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lincekum misses with a shot to the body
and Daebak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Daebak has managed to clinch.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Daebak cracks Lincekum with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Lincekum blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Lincekum is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lincekum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lincekum lands a good knee to the midsection. Daebak won't want to take too many of those.
Daebak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Daebak blocks with his arms.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daebak.
Daebak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daebak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daebak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebak avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Daebak.
Daebak tries a body shot but Lincekum blocks it.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Daebak is leaning against Lincekum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daebak.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daebak is defending well for now.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daebak swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak pushes Lincekum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daebak tries a body shot but Lincekum blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Daebak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Daebak tries a low kick but Lincekum avoids it.
A left lands for Lincekum.
Daebak lands with an uppercut that bounces Lincekum off the cage and back into range.
Daebak missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Daebak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Lincekum misses.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daebak scores with a kick to the body.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Daebak avoids them all with ease.
Daebak misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daebak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with 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!
Daebak is looking to land body kicks.
Lincekum scores with a nice head shot.
Daebak blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Lincekum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daebak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lincekum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daebak just misses with a punch to the body.
Daebak connects with a solid leg kick.
Daebak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Lincekum sets himself, and Daebak steps forward looking for the clinch! Lincekum avoids it this time.
Lincekum connects with a crisp jab.
Daebak throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Daebak counters with an outside leg kick.
Daebak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daebak throws a fast counter high kick but Lincekum manages to duck under it in time.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lincekum misses the jab.
Daebak cracks Lincekum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Daebak darts in and clinches Lincekum up against the cage.
Daebak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lincekum stalling in the clinch but Daebak improves position.
Daebak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daebak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daebak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is trying to stall.
Lincekum tries to work over Daebak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Daebak scores with a shot to the side of Lincekum's head.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daebak has a couple of punches blocked by Lincekum.
Gary Daebak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Daebak lands a body shot.
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Daebak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Daebak blocks it.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebak avoids the damage to the body.
Daebak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lincekum blocking some punches.
Daebak tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lincekum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daebak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Daebak. #T4#
Daebak is working Lincekum over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lincekum obliges.
Lincekum blocking some punches.
Lincekum tries to break free but Daebak pushes him back against the cage.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Lincekum takes a shot to the head.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincekum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daebak up against the cage.
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daebak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Daebak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Daebak tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lincekum misses with a low kick.
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daebak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincekum moves away.
Daebak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lincekum rather than just go for the knockout.
Lincekum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daebak.
Daebak staying out of range there.
Daebak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum 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.
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Daebak counters by clinching up.
Lincekum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak blocking some punches.
Daebak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Daebak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Daebak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daebak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Daebak.
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daebak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum takes a shot to the head.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daebak avoids it.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daebak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards. #T2#
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincekum leaning against his opponent.
Lincekum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daebak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daebak cracks Lincekum with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebak can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Daebak blocks it.
Daebak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Daebak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daebak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daebak lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Daebak lands a body punch.
Lincekum takes a shot to the head.
Lincekum blocking some punches.
Daebak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daebak.
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Daebak.
Daebak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Lincekum is rocked!
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
Lincekum blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Daebak blocks with his arms.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lincekum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daebak blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincekum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daebak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lincekum trying to land knees to the body.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Lincekum effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Daebak on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Daebak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daebak 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Daebak!
After winning the bout, Gary Daebak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tim Lincekum spoke after the fight, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 8 Mafaking vs Kruglov
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bordignon Miyao.
Lincekum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lincekum throws a body punch but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Bordignon Miyao ducks down to avoid it.
Bordignon Miyao slips under a jab.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Bordignon Miyao saw that one coming.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lincekum counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lincekum manages to circle out of the way.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bordignon Miyao.
Lincekum throws a hook but Bordignon Miyao blocks it.
Bordignon Miyao defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Bordignon Miyao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincekum misses with a body shot. #CL#
Bordignon Miyao has closed the distance and engaged Lincekum in a clinch.
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Bordignon Miyao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum slowing the pace effectively.
Bordignon Miyao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bordignon Miyao avoids it.
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Bordignon Miyao is blocking nicely.
Bordignon Miyao has Lincekum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lincekum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Bordignon Miyao breaks from the clinch.
Lincekum punishes Bordignon Miyao's body with a nice straight punch.
Lincekum takes a swing at Bordignon Miyao's ribcage but misses.
Bordignon Miyao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Bordignon Miyao is just out of range.
Lincekum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lincekum keeps the fight on the outside.
Bordignon Miyao throws a right hand that Lincekum ducks under and follows up with a left that Lincekum also avoids with ease.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to clinch but Lincekum is avoiding it.
Lincekum scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bordignon Miyao swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao throws a one two combo.
Lincekum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lincekum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lincekum throws a combination. Bordignon Miyao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Bordignon Miyao's head but Bordignon Miyao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bordignon Miyao manages to avoid it.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
Lincekum blocks a jab.
Lincekum cracks a nice hook into Bordignon Miyao's ribs.
Bordignon Miyao slips under a jab from Lincekum.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook. Lincekum ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bordignon Miyao finds it's way through Lincekum's defenses.
A shot to the body from Bordignon Miyao misses
and Bordignon Miyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bordignon Miyao moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.#T3#
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bordignon Miyao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bordignon Miyao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bordignon Miyao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bordignon Miyao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincekum moves away.
Lincekum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch but Lincekum moves away
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum lands a jab.#TD#
Bordignon Miyao gets a double leg takedown into Lincekum's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bordignon Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincekum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bordignon Miyao throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Bordignon Miyao throwing strikes but missing.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lincekum controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordignon Miyao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bordignon Miyao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bordignon Miyao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lincekum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Lincekum manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bordignon Miyao staying out of range there.
Bordignon Miyao looks to throw the jab but Lincekum is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum 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#
Lincekum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bordignon Miyao doesn't seem bothered though.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Lincekum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lincekum misses with the combination.
Lincekum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Bordignon Miyao.
Lincekum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bordignon Miyao looks to clinch
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lincekum sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lincekum in his tracks.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to wear down Lincekum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tim Lincekum seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lincekum jabs Bordignon Miyao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lincekum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bordignon Miyao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Bordignon Miyao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook to the body
and Lincekum counters with a series of strikes. Bordignon Miyao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Bordignon Miyao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Bordignon Miyao.
Lincekum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bordignon Miyao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lincekum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a shoot takedown. Lincekum fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Lincekum is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bordignon Miyao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bordignon Miyao lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Bordignon Miyao is blocking nicely. #T2#
Bordignon Miyao misses with a punch to the body.
Bordignon Miyao throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position but instead, Lincekum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bordignon Miyao into the cage.
Lincekum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bordignon Miyao misses with the head strike.
Bordignon Miyao misses with the head strike.
Bordignon Miyao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bordignon Miyao tries to score a body lock takedown but Lincekum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Bordignon Miyao scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bordignon Miyao as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Lincekum to work.
Bordignon Miyao dodges an elbow strike from Lincekum. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao stalling in the clinch.
Lincekum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum can't find room to land a body shot as Bordignon Miyao controls the action.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Bordignon Miyao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lincekum up against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a hook to the body.
Bordignon Miyao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a shot to the side of Lincekum's head.
Lincekum can't find room to land a body shot as Bordignon Miyao controls the action. #T4#
Bordignon Miyao lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincekum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lincekum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Lincekum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincekum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bordignon Miyao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Bordignon Miyao closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bordignon Miyao tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bordignon Miyao has Lincekum pressed against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lincekum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao avoids a wild elbow strike from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bordignon Miyao catches Lincekum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bordignon Miyao motions for Lincekum to come forward. Bordignon Miyao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Bordignon Miyao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lincekum will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bordignon Miyao up against the cage.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Bordignon Miyao avoids the damage to the body.
Bordignon Miyao stalling in the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bordignon Miyao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Bordignon Miyao is blocking nicely.
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bordignon Miyao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Lincekum as the two fighters clinch.
Lincekum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bordignon Miyao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lincekum lands a left hand.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lincekum slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Bordignon Miyao - that landed with a thud.
Lincekum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bordignon Miyao avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Bordignon Miyao goes for a takedown attempt but Lincekum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Bordignon Miyao misses.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that Bordignon Miyao avoids nicely.
Bordignon Miyao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch there but Lincekum circles away.
The fighters circling - Bordignon Miyao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lincekum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao lands a really nice looking cross but Lincekum seems unphased.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Bordignon Miyao ducked under it nicely.
Bordignon Miyao throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Lincekum.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a takedown but Lincekum is quick to defend against it.
Bordignon Miyao fails with the takedown
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao wants to clinch up but Lincekum keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bordignon Miyao circles away quickly and effectively.
Bordignon Miyao throws an off balance right hand
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bordignon Miyao dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lincekum shoots in but no luck this time.
Bordignon Miyao connects with a body shot.
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincekum scores with a nice head shot.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a nice right hand.
Bordignon Miyao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bordignon Miyao manages to avoid it.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Lincekum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bordignon Miyao missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Lincekum throws a jab but it's blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
Lincekum tries to close the distance and clinch but Bordignon Miyao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Bordignon Miyao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bordignon Miyao swings widly with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a three punch combo that has Bordignon Miyao backing up. Bordignon Miyao nods at Lincekum to acknowledge the strikes.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by clinching up but Lincekum breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab from Lincekum.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
Bordignon Miyao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Lincekum misses.
Lincekum lands a jab to Bordignon Miyao's midsection.
Bordignon Miyao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Bordignon Miyao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lincekum is out of range and Bordignon Miyao settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lincekum 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
After the big win, Tim Lincekum made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFC 3 Tournament showcase
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Daebak dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lincekum.
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Daebak's shoulder, as Daebak tries to avoid the shot.
Daebak feints and then cracks Lincekum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincekum down.
Lincekum throws a body punch but Daebak moves out of range.
Daebak misses with a low kick.
Lincekum misses with a jab to the body
and Daebak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Lincekum moved away.
Daebak misses with a body punch
and Lincekum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Daebak throws a sloppy head kick and Lincekum moves out of range easily.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daebak swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum throws out a counter right but Daebak avoids it with no problem.
Lincekum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Lincekum works over Daebak's head and body with a nice combination.
Lincekum takes a swing at Daebak's ribcage but misses.
Daebak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daebak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
Daebak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Daebak's shoulder, as Daebak tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Daebak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lincekum doesn't seem phased though.
Lincekum is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Daebak misses with a low kick as Lincekum jumps back.
Daebak looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Daebak scores with a hook.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Daebak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daebak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lincekum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Lincekum there.
Daebak looks for the body kick but Lincekum saw that one coming.
Lincekum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum lands a two punch combo.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Daebak misses its target.
Daebak is looking to wear down Lincekum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A big right from Lincekum misses.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Lincekum blocks the leg kick.
Daebak swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Daebak's head but Daebak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daebak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lincekum looks to throw the jab but Daebak is out of range.
Daebak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daebak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Daebak's shoulder, as Daebak tries to avoid the shot.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Daebak thumps Lincekum with a low kick.
Lincekum shoots in but no luck this time.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Lincekum misses with the combination. #CL#
Daebak moves into the clinch.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daebak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lincekum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lincekum can't break the clinch.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daebak.
Lincekum taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daebak.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daebak.
Lincekum crunches a lovely knee into Daebak's ribcage.
Lincekum trying to stall but Daebak improves his position.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daebak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daebak blocks an uppercut.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daebak blocks it with crossed arms.
Daebak pushes Lincekum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Daebak.
Lincekum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daebak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daebak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lincekum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lincekum can't find room to land a body shot as Daebak controls the action.
Lincekum trying to control the position but instead, Daebak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lincekum into the cage.
Daebak gets through Lincekum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daebak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Daebak 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#
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Daebak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincekum throws a body punch but Daebak moves out of range.
Lincekum moves out of range of the leg kick from Daebak.
Lincekum misses the jab.
Daebak feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lincekum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daebak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincekum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daebak.
Lincekum misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Lincekum misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Daebak misses its target.
Daebak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincekum lands with an overhand left.
Daebak misses with a low kick.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Daebak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Daebak moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daebak misses with a body shot.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daebak tried to score with a low kick but Lincekum checks it.
Daebak slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Daebak tries a low kick but Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daebak wants to land a leg kick but Lincekum is out of range.
Daebak feints and then cracks Lincekum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincekum down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daebak.
Daebak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Daebak moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Daebak moves into range and clinches up with Lincekum.
Lincekum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Daebak. #BC2#
Lincekum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daebak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lincekum throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Daebak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daebak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum blocking some punches.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Daebak as the two fighters clinch.
Lincekum taking a breather.
Daebak lands with a light punch inside.
Daebak misses with a body punch. #T3#
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daebak up against the cage.
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Daebak.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Daebak blocks it.
Daebak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gary Daebak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daebak lands a left hand.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Lincekum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lincekum slows down the pace here.
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Daebak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daebak as Lincekum tries to tie him up.
Daebak struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincekum controls his hands.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daebak is defending well for now.
Lincekum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Daebak.
Daebak struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincekum controls his hands.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Lincekum misses with an elbow over the top.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Daebak blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daebak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebak avoids the damage to the body.
Lincekum with a knee to the head.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Daebak blocks with his arms.
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 Gary Daebak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick from Daebak lands but Lincekum takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Daebak. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincekum! But no joy.
Lincekum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daebak.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Daebak avoids them all with ease.
Daebak avoids the body shot from Lincekum.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Daebak with a series of wild strikes but Daebak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lincekum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Daebak misses
and Lincekum counters with a stiff right hand.
Daebak defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Lincekum blocks the leg kick.
Lincekum swings for the body but Daebak moves out of range.
Lincekum misses with a straight left. #T1#
Lincekum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daebak. Lincekum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daebak lands a body shot.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Daebak.
Lincekum throws a hook but Daebak blocks it.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincekum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Daebak moved out of range.
Daebak fakes the leg kick and cracks Lincekum in the body.
Lincekum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daebak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Daebak just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincekum throws out a counter right but Daebak avoids it with no problem.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Daebak ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Daebak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lincekum checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Daebak lands with an uppercut that bounces Lincekum off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Daebak.
Daebak misses with an uppercut.
Daebak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Daebak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lincekum 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.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daebak avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Daebak. #T3#
Daebak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daebak.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Daebak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lincekum is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Daebak - that landed with a thud.
Lincekum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Daebak.
Daebak swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daebak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards. #T4#
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Daebak.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daebak swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Daebak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lincekum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daebak misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum unleashes a big counter combination but Daebak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daebak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lincekum.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Daebak does it's job there.
Lincekum 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.
Daebak is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Daebak rushes Lincekum and presses him up against the cage.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Daebak.
A short left from Lincekum.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Daebak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daebak 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Daebak!
A very excited looking Gary Daebak 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.
The defeated Tim Lincekum had this to say: 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: Pulse - The Showdown
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Sirven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lincekum sprawls well. Lincekum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sirven gets slowly back to his feet.
Lincekum works Sirven's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Sirven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lincekum to the mat! Lincekum manages to get full guard.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Lincekum keeps moving.
Sirven throws a big right hand that misses.
Sirven content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Lincekum keeps moving. #T1#
Lincekum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lincekum is working hard here to advance position.
Lincekum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirven.
Lincekum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sirven trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sirven misses with a wild body shot.
Sirven throws an off balance right hand
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lincekum jabs Sirven right on the nose. Sirven blinks but takes it well.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Sirven moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Sirven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lincekum's hands.
Sirven gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirven manages to avoid it.
Lincekum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirven.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirven manages to avoid it.
Lincekum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Sirven's shoulder, as Sirven tries to avoid the shot.
Sirven defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Sirven throws a right hand that misses
and Lincekum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Sirven ducks down to avoid it.
Lincekum walks into a stiff left hand from Sirven.
Sirven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lincekum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sirven somewhat.#T3#
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirven is just out of range.
Sirven dives in and grabs Lincekum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lincekum pushes down on Sirven's head and hops out.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Sirven.
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirven shoots in looking for a takedown. Lincekum tries to sprawl out of it but Sirven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lincekum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Sirven avoids it well.
Sirven drops his hands momentarily and Lincekum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sirven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Sirven is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sirven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum misses with a straight left. #CL#
Sirven gets tackled into the cage by Lincekum. Lincekum maintains the clinch. #T4#
Sirven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirven throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum. #BC#
Lincekum breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirven checks a leg kick.
Sirven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lincekum swings for the body but Sirven moves out of range. #TD2#
Sirven scores with a takedown into Lincekum's guard.#ES#
Lincekum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Sirven wants the takedown. Lincekum is fighting it off but Sirven persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lincekum's guard against the cage.
Lincekum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lincekum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum 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#
Lincekum scores with a hook.
Sirven works the jab nicely.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Sirven.
Lincekum works over Sirven's head and body with a nice combination.
Sirven misses with a left hand
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirven misses with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum misses with a few strikes there.
Lincekum throws a series of strikes that have Sirven backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum cracks Sirven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sirven dives in for a single leg takedown but Lincekum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Sirven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sirven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirven 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.#T1#
Sirven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirven has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirven is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Sirven ducked under it nicely.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Sirven avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sirven to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lincekum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sirven's hands.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Lincekum.
Nice body punch from Lincekum.
Lincekum slips under a jab from Sirven.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lincekum. That's going to slow Sirven down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Sirven dives in and scores a takedown into Lincekum's guard.#T2#
Lincekum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sirven is one step ahead there.
Sirven trying to control but Lincekum is working from the bottom.
Lincekum is looking to stand up but Sirven isn't so interested in that idea.
Lincekum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacque Sirven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Lincekum keeps moving.
Sirven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Sirven stops Lincekum from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sirven scoring with some ground and pound.
Lincekum looking for a sweep. Not yet Lincekum, not yet.
Sirven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sirven trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sirven won't allow Lincekum to sweep him here.
Sirven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Sirven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sirven throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Sirven staying out of range there.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirven is just out of range.
Sirven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sirven misses with a head kick.
Lincekum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sirven.
Lincekum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Sirven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Lincekum kicks Sirven off and gets 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!
Sirven has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sirven or perhaps it was just good defense by Lincekum, which made it look bad.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Sirven.
Sirven misses with a takedown
and Lincekum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
That's time! Lincekum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lincekum scores with a three punch combo!
Lincekum throws a hook but Sirven blocks it.
A nice combination there by Lincekum.
Lincekum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirven. Sirven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sirven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sirven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sirven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Sirven.
Nice sprawl there from Lincekum as Sirven shoots in.
Sirven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirven throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range. #T1#
Sirven shoots in but no luck this time.
Sirven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Sirven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Sirven blocks the low kick.
Sirven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lincekum's waist but Lincekum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sirven off to one side.
Lincekum appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Sirven.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Sirven.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirven was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Sirven misses with an uppercut.
Lincekum throws a jab when Sirven was well out of range.
Lincekum lands with a straight right. Sirven didn't see that one coming.
Sirven throws the kick towards the body but Lincekum avoids it.#T2#
Sirven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Lincekum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirven moves away.
Sirven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirven misses with an uppercut. Lincekum saw that one coming.
Sirven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum scores with a sloppy right hand. Sirven should have avoided that one.
Sirven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincekum moves away.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Lincekum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirven throws out the jab.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Sirven ducked under it nicely.
Sirven looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Sirven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincekum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincekum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirven can do to turn this around?
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Sirven moves away and avoids it.
Lincekum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sirven connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lincekum scrambles back to his feet.
Sirven ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Sirven goes for a double leg but Lincekum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lincekum continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Lincekum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sirven throws a poor cross that misses
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Sirven darts in looking for a takedown but Lincekum gets double underhooks and turns Sirven into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Lincekum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sirven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sirven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sirven shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lincekum kicks Sirven off and gets back to his feet.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Lincekum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sirven to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincekum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lincekum continues to stall.
Jacque Sirven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincekum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincekum, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
After the big win, Tim Lincekum made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: POWER 74
Date: May 02, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Pinea misses.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Pinea lands with a nice body kick.
Pinea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a few strikes there.
Pinea is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lincekum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinea.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Pinea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinea.
Pinea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pinea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pinea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinea tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Pinea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lincekum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum avoiding damage.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Pinea letting Lincekum take a breather here.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lincekum lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinea won't want to take too many of those.
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Lincekum's ribcage.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Pinea blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincekum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinea presses Lincekum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Lincekum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Lincekum.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinea is keeping busy.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Lincekum blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Lincekum has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lincekum tries to stall but Pinea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Pinea working Lincekum over with knees to the body.
Lincekum is looking to control Pinea's arms but Pinea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lincekum has his back to the cage.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Lincekum blocks it.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Lincekum scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lincekum obliges.#T4#
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Lincekum blocks it.
Pinea managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Pinea lands with a right to the head.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Lincekum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Pinea.
Sloppy strikes from Lincekum. Those never looked like landing.
Lincekum 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. #CL2#
Pinea closes the distance and clinches.
Pinea tries a body shot but Lincekum blocks it.
Pinea has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lincekum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Pinea scores with a four punch combination!
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Lincekum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinea.
Lincekum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Lincekum moved away.
Pinea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Pinea staying out of range there.
Pinea defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Pinea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lincekum will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Pinea lands a nice shot to the body.
Lincekum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinea finds it's way round the side to connect with Lincekum's head.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Lincekum misses with a low kick.
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lincekum blocks the body kick.
Pinea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lincekum if he has to take too many more of those.
Pinea moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Lincekum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinea doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Pinea ducks down to avoid it.
Pinea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincekum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lincekum moves out of range as Pinea throws a body kick. #CL2#
Pinea rushes Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lincekum blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincekum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Pinea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
Lincekum misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Pinea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Lincekum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea working aggressively here.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lincekum landing knees to the body.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Lincekum looking to slow down the pace here.
Lincekum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pinea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pinea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lincekum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pinea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Lincekum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lincekum misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
Lincekum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincekum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
Pinea wants to counter with a clinch but Lincekum pushes him away.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Pinea moved out of range.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea thuds his right hand into Lincekum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinea is looking to clinch but Lincekum is avoiding it.
Pinea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincekum misses with a few strikes there.
Pinea dips to his left and cracks Lincekum with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pinea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lincekum.
Pinea throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinea tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
Pinea defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Pinea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pinea pushes Lincekum away with a front kick.
Lincekum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pinea scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Lincekum misses.
Pinea throws a body kick that misses.
Lincekum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Pinea moves out of range.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinea moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##TD2#
Pinea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pinea is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lincekum tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pinea has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lincekum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Pinea controlling the position easily from mount.
Lincekum tries to reverse the position but Pinea maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea controlling from mount. #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.
Pinea scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pinea tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Pinea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot by Lincekum.
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinea lands a glancing blow to the side of Lincekum's head.
Pinea throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lincekum lands a nice hook to Pinea's body. Pinea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lincekum as he connects with a hook.
Lincekum misses with the combination.
Pinea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lincekum takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Lincekum tries to sprawl but Pinea drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Pinea trying to mount his opponent but Lincekum defends it.
Pinea content to control rather than advance.
Lincekum is looking to control Pinea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lincekum avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Pinea seems content to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pinea uses his free foot to push down on Lincekum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lincekum.
Koko Pinea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lincekum can't escape the position.
Pinea trying to control but Lincekum is having none of it.
Pinea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lincekum is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T3#
Pinea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lincekum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pinea controlling from the full mount.
Lincekum is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lincekum is working hard here to advance position.
Pinea lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.
Pinea lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincekum is trying desperately to improve position.
Pinea scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pinea lunges at Lincekum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lincekum's hand.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinea is just out of range.
Pinea throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
Pinea cracks Lincekum with an open hand slap.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Lincekum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lincekum defends it nicely.
Pinea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Pinea moves out of range.
Lincekum sets himself, and Pinea steps forward looking for the clinch! Lincekum avoids it this time.
Lincekum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinea.
Pinea is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pinea is looking to clinch. #T1#
Lincekum takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Pinea darts in and clinches Lincekum up against the cage.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Pinea tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
Pinea avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinea is defending well for now.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Lincekum tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Koko Pinea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinea scores with a knee 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!
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lincekum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Lincekum misses with a body punch.
Lincekum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lincekum throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Lincekum avoiding damage.
Lincekum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lincekum stalling.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Lincekum trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Pinea blocks with his arms.
Pinea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lincekum blocks it with crossed arms.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinea.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinea.
Lincekum throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea! Koko Pinea retains his bantamweight title!
Tim Lincekum spoke after the fight, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: POWER 71
Date: Mar 21, 2017

#R1#
Lincekum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincekum.
Lincekum with a jab.
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Wang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lincekum keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #ES#
Lincekum pushes Wang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lincekum lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
Lincekum lands a really nice looking cross but Wang seems unphased.
Wang scores with a body shot. #T1#
Lincekum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wang tries for a takedown but Lincekum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wang shoots in and drives through. Lincekum sprawls well.
It looked like Lincekum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lincekum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wang.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lincekum. That's going to slow Wang down.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lincekum tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lincekum to the ground. Lincekum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Lincekum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lincekum defends it well.
Wang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lincekum scores with a jab.#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!
Lincekum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincekum throws a leg kick which misses Wang's front leg but catches the back leg as Wang tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lincekum.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum connects with a crisp jab.
Lincekum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lincekum connects with a body shot.
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Lincekum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Lincekum.
Wang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lincekum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum tests Wang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Lincekum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
And Wang tries to counter it with a takedown but Lincekum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lincekum.
Lincekum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincekum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum throws a combination. Wang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lincekum with a nice cross.
Lincekum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lincekum is out of range and Wang settles back down.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum. #T4#
A combination from Lincekum does no damage.
Lincekum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wang needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Lincekum scores with a hook.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Wang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincekum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lincekum defends well and Wang ends up having to push Lincekum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum cracks Wang with an open hand slap.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Lincekum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lincekum lands with a straight right. Wang didn't see that one coming.
Wang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wang misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the body.
Wang fails with the takedown.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Wang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lincekum lands a lovely overhand right.
Lincekum throws a hook but Wang blocks it.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lincekum was covering up waiting for the punch and Wang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lincekum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Lincekum seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Lincekum wants to sweep but no luck.
Lincekum is looking to stand up but Wang isn't so interested in that idea.
Lincekum is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Lincekum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang prevents Lincekum from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lincekum lands a head shot.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincekum.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum jabs Wang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum lands with a straight right. Wang didn't see that one coming.
Lincekum lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lincekum. Those never looked like landing.
Lincekum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lincekum lands a really nice looking cross but Wang seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Wang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lincekum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wang thinking.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lincekum's waist but Lincekum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Wang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lincekum rather than just go for the knockout.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Lincekum's shoulder, as Lincekum tries to avoid the shot.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Lincekum scores with a shot to the body.
Lincekum slaps away a takedown attempt from Wang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Lincekum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lincekum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wang on the side of the head.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Wang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincekum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Lincekum catches Wang right on the button with a cross.
Wang swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Wang.#T4#
That kick from Lincekum tenderised Wang's leg. Wang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Lincekum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincekum.
Lincekum scores with a one two! Wang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lincekum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lincekum with a jab.
Wang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum works the jab nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wang.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincekum.
Lincekum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Lincekum works Wang's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
Wang misses with a body kick.
Lincekum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wang's hands.
Jab, jab by Lincekum - just one landing. #T1#
Wang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wang.
Lincekum lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincekum.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lincekum pinned against the cage. Lincekum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Wang 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.
Wang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Wang with that takedown attempt.
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lincekum defends it well.
Wang ducks right into an uppercut from Lincekum.
Wang misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt
and Lincekum counters with a stiff right hand.
Lincekum is looking to slow Wang down with leg kicks.
Lincekum cracks Wang with an open hand slap.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Wang.
Lincekum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wang's head.
Lincekum throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Lincekum catches Wang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Wang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincekum.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincekum was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Lincekum lands an overhand right.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Lincekum sizes up Wang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wang dives in and grabs Lincekum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lincekum pushes down on Wang's head and hops out.
Lincekum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincekum works Wang's body with a nice hook.
Wang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lincekum connects with a single shot there.
Wang throws a sloppy body shot
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Wang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincekum looks to land a combination. Wang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lincekum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincekum, as that shot connected.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lincekum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Lincekum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang misses with a takedown
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincekum, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tim Lincekum waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: POWERS 66
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Huchkov shoots and misses
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Huchkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Huchkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Huchkov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Huchkov is working for a kimura but Lincekum is defending it quite comfortably.
Lincekum is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov stops Lincekum from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Huchkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincekum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huchkov.
Lincekum is trying to stand. #T1##SUB#
Huchkov is working for a kimura but Lincekum is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Huchkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lincekum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lincekum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huchkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Huchkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincekum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huchkov.
Lincekum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lincekum.
Huchkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lincekum is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lincekum trying to keep a closed guard but Huchkov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Huchkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huchkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lincekum looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huchkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Huchkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincekum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huchkov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincekum pulls Huchkov in to control the position.
Huchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huchkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Lincekum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huchkov controlling from the top position.
Huchkov stands up over Lincekum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lincekum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huchkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Huchkov has a closed guard, preventing Lincekum from standing up. #SUB#
Lincekum is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Huchkov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lincekum is looking to defend but Huchkov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lincekum! Huchkov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lincekum taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov is the new bantamweight champion!
Matel Huchkov 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.
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: POWERS 65
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lincekum!
Lincekum shoots in for a takedown but Kissell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kissell feints the counter takedown.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Kissell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lincekum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Kissell moved out of range.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Kissell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lincekum throws an off balance right hand
and Kissell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Kissell counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kissell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards. #BC2#
Kissell breaks from the clinch.
Lincekum misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Kissell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Kissell throws a counter combo.
Kissell throws a push kick but Lincekum slaps the foot to one side.
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Kissell tries to counter it with a takedown but Lincekum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Kissell moved out of range.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Lincekum moves out of range easily.
It looked like Lincekum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kissell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Kissell ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Lincekum as he connects with a hook.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lincekum throws a big counter combination but Kissell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lincekum lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Nice shot by Lincekum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissell shoots in and drives through. Lincekum sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kissell 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 Lincekum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lincekum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Kissell moves into range and clinches up with Lincekum.
Kissell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Kissell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lincekum lands a jab.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Kissell with the counter takedown but Lincekum avoids it easily.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Kissell moved out of range nicely.
Kissell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kissell.
Lincekum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kissell defends well and Lincekum ends up having to push Kissell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Nice body kick from Kissell.
Kissell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kissell moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
Lincekum throws a hook but Kissell blocks it.
Kissell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum looks to throw the jab but Kissell is out of range.
Kissell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kissell dives in for a single leg takedown but Lincekum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lincekum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lincekum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kissell.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kissell dives in and grabs Lincekum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lincekum pushes down on Kissell's head and hops out.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Kissell.
Lincekum works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kissell, right into the meat. #T4#
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissell connects with a leg kick. Lincekum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the head.
Lincekum lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kissell.
A counter left hand to the body from Lincekum misses its target.
Kissell loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kissell scores with a push kick.
Lincekum jabs Kissell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lincekum lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kissell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Lincekum.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Kissell's head but Kissell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kissell throws the kick towards the body but Lincekum avoids it.
Kissell throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Kissell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kissell.
Lincekum scores with a jab.
Kissell throws a leg kick which misses Lincekum's front leg but catches the back leg as Lincekum tries to avoid it. #T1#
Lincekum throws the left hand but Kissell avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
Kissell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lincekum's head.
Lincekum lands a nice shot that snaps Kissell's head back.
Kissell avoids the body shot from Lincekum.
A big right from Lincekum misses.
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kissell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lincekum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kissell can do to turn this around?
Kissell moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
Kissell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kissell wants to clinch.
Kissell defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand. #T2##CL2#
Kissell instigates a clinch.
Kissell is trying to pull guard but Lincekum has him pressed against the cage.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kissell avoids it.
Kissell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kissell avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kissell has Lincekum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lincekum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kissell misses with the head strike.
Kissell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lincekum after a bit of a struggle.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Kissell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissell has a couple of punches blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Kissell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lincekum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kissell pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC#
Lincekum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Kissell's ribs.
Lincekum misses with a hook
and Kissell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lincekum swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Lincekum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum throws a series of strikes that have Kissell backpedaling.
Kissell lands a high kick!
Kissell blocks a jab.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell throws a lazy body kick
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Kissell fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell throws a push kick but Lincekum slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good leg kick by Kissell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lincekum misses with a looping left.
Lincekum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kissell slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Kissell connects with a leg kick. Lincekum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Kissell slips the punch.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that Kissell avoids nicely. #CL#
Lincekum moves into range and clinches up with Kissell.
Kissell pushes Lincekum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum has Kissell pushed against the cage.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Kissell blocks it. #TD2#
Kissell successfully pulls guard.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell walks into a jab.
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kissell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Kissell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincekum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell misses with a body kick.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lincekum feints a jab promting Kissell to slip. Lincekum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kissell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lincekum misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kissell counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Lincekum throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Kissell.
Lincekum misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Lincekum finds it's way through Kissell's defenses.
Lincekum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincekum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kissell.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Lincekum moves out of range easily.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from Lincekum.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincekum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kissell's head.
Lincekum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kissell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincekum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kissell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.
Kissell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincekum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Lincekum lands with a good body shot.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kissell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kissell moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
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!
Kissell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lincekum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lincekum duly obliges.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Kissell's head but Kissell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kissell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lincekum keeps the fight on the outside.
Kissell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lincekum tries to avoid it but Kissell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lincekum to the ground. Lincekum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kissell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kissell cracks the inside of Lincekum's front leg.
Lincekum's corner calls for a 1-2. Lincekum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincekum.
Kissell loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.#T3#
Lincekum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Kissell pushes Lincekum up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincekum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lincekum scores a nice knee to the body.
Kissell letting Lincekum take a breather here.
Lincekum slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lincekum for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC2#
Kissell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Kissell ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kissell.
Lincekum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kissell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lincekum throws a combination. Kissell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell digs a good hook to Lincekum's body.
Kissell throws a wild body kick that Lincekum sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Kissell forces Lincekum back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kissell blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincekum, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Lincekum thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: POWERS 63
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Tsuyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lincekum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Lincekum throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Lincekum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight right.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Lincekum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Lincekum does no damage.
Tsuyoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lincekum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Lincekum's shoulder, as Lincekum tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lincekum momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuyoshi off the cage and back into range.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum looks to throw the jab but Tsuyoshi is out of range. #T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
Lincekum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lincekum lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsuyoshi's head.
Good shot there by Tsuyoshi.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuyoshi scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi throws out a leg kick but Lincekum moves out of range and Tsuyoshi only half commits.
Lincekum cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Tsuyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Tsuyoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Tsuyoshi. #T2#
Lincekum throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum lands with a nice body punch.
Lincekum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lincekum misses the target.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tsuyoshi looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lincekum coming out on top.
Lincekum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot from downtown. Lincekum moves away and avoids it.
Lincekum shoots in for a double leg but Tsuyoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuyoshi lands a two punch combo.
Lincekum dips to his left and cracks Tsuyoshi with an uppercut!
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuyoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Lincekum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Tsuyoshi avoids them all with ease.
Tsuyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincekum.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lincekum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuyoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lincekum throws a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Lincekum misses.
Tsuyoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lincekum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the body
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lincekum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hook to the body.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi moves forwards but Lincekum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum scores with a jab. Tsuyoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuyoshi dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lincekum checks it well.
Tsuyoshi throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
Lincekum walks into a left hand.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lincekum cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a three punch combo that has Tsuyoshi backing up. Tsuyoshi nods at Lincekum to acknowledge the strikes.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tsuyoshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lincekum has got the better of the exchanges.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Tsuyoshi with a series of wild strikes but Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Lincekum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. That's going to slow Lincekum down.
Lincekum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuyoshi under the eye.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsuyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincekum lands a nice looking body shot.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lincekum duly obliges. #ROC#
Tsuyoshi is rocked!
Lincekum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lincekum finish him?
Lincekum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum scores with a jab. Tsuyoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lincekum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Tsuyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Tsuyoshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lincekum under the eye.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincekum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Tsuyoshi's belly button to the back.
Lincekum connects with a looping right hand.
Lincekum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice combination there by Lincekum.
Lincekum punishes Tsuyoshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincekum.
A lazy left from Lincekum finds it's target.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Lincekum swings for the body but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Tsuyoshi finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Tsuyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Tsuyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Lincekum lands a jab to Tsuyoshi's midsection.
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuyoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Tsuyoshi misses.
Lincekum staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum scores with a punch to the head.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincekum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuyoshi can do to turn this around?
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
A low kick from Tsuyoshi misses
and Lincekum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi scores with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum is looking to slow Tsuyoshi down with leg kicks.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Lincekum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Lincekum with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a big counter head kick but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum throws a nice looking combination but Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Tsuyoshi with a hook.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Lincekum's front leg with a kick but Lincekum checks it.
A combination from Lincekum does no damage.
Lincekum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincekum, as that shot connected.
A jab from Lincekum finds it's way through Tsuyoshi's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
A shot to the body from Tsuyoshi misses
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsuyoshi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lincekum is wise to it.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi is looking for the big counter here.
Tsuyoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuyoshi connects with a body shot.
Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincekum.
As Tsuyoshi looks to move away, Lincekum throws a big counter combo but Tsuyoshi just gets out of the way.#T1#
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Lincekum. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Tsuyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum lands with a straight right. Tsuyoshi didn't see that one coming.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Tsuyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuyoshi fakes the leg kick and cracks Lincekum in the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to move into range but Lincekum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuyoshi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi tries to bum rush Lincekum with a series of wild strikes but Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lincekum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsuyoshi pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lincekum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Lincekum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lincekum looks to land a combination. Tsuyoshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Lincekum rushes Tsuyoshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lincekum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lincekum's efforts to push away.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lincekum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lincekum trying to stall but Tsuyoshi improves his position.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Lincekum stalling in the clinch.
Lincekum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsuyoshi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lincekum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsuyoshi avoids the damage to the body.
Lincekum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tim Lincekum did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Lincekum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lincekum with a nice cross.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincekum throws a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Lincekum's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Lincekum - just one landing.
Tsuyoshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lincekum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lincekum connects with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi moves forwards but Lincekum connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuyoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick which misses Lincekum's front leg but catches the back leg as Lincekum tries to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Tsuyoshi finds it's way through Lincekum's defenses.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lincekum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Lincekum connects with a right hand. Tsuyoshi shakes it off.
Tsuyoshi slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Lincekum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tsuyoshi walks into a jab.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi clinches up with Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Lincekum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lincekum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tsuyoshi up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Lincekum with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.#T3#
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum taking a breather.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
Lincekum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Lincekum tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Lincekum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lincekum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsuyoshi's brow.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsuyoshi avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum trying to stall but Tsuyoshi improves his position.
Tsuyoshi managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Lincekum slowing the pace effectively.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Tim Lincekum 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!
#R5#
Lincekum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi misses the shot to the body.
As Tsuyoshi looks to move away, Lincekum throws a big counter combo but Tsuyoshi just gets out of the way.
Tsuyoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot from downtown. Lincekum moves away and avoids it.
Tsuyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
A shot to the liver by Lincekum. Beautiful body shot.
Lincekum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuyoshi in his tracks.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum avoids a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lincekum connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Lincekum counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum drops his hands momentarily and Tsuyoshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Lincekum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Lincekum finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi jabs Lincekum right on the nose. Lincekum blinks but takes it well.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the button.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.
Lincekum throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Lincekum. That snapped Tsuyoshi's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuyoshi. Those never looked like landing.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Lincekum blocks the low kick.
Tsuyoshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lincekum misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Tsuyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
A clash of legs there as Lincekum blocks the low kick.
Tsuyoshi cracks Lincekum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuyoshi scores with a punch to the head.
Lincekum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsuyoshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lincekum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsuyoshi scrambles back to his feet.
Lincekum connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Lincekum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lincekum cracks Tsuyoshi with an open hand slap.#T3#
Lincekum throws a right hand that Tsuyoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuyoshi also avoids with ease.
Lincekum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuyoshi tries to score with a low kick but Lincekum moves his leg out of the way.
Lincekum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tsuyoshi eats them both and turns towards Lincekum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tsuyoshi duly obliges.
Tsuyoshi walks into a stiff left hand from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with the combination.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook.
Lincekum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Lincekum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Lincekum - just one landing.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum lands with a cross.
Donk. Lincekum catches Tsuyoshi right on the button with a cross.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincekum, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Lincekum thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: POWERS 62
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincekum's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lincekum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
A head kick misses from Darrow.
It seemed like Lincekum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lincekum lands a jab to Darrow's midsection.
Lincekum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darrow. Darrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Lincekum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincekum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincekum moves away.
Lincekum lands with a hook. Darrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
Darrow moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Darrow counters with a thumping low kick.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum scores with a body shot.
Lincekum lands a head shot.#T1#
Lincekum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum walks into a jab.
Darrow slips a straight right by Lincekum.
A combination from Lincekum does no damage.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
Lincekum tries to clinch but Darrow moves away
and Darrow counters with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Darrow.
Darrow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lincekum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Darrow throws a big shot that misses.
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darrow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Lincekum misses. #T2#
Darrow blocks a jab.
A big right from Lincekum misses.
A quick step to the side and Darrow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Darrow scores with a punch to the head.
Darrow slips a jab from Lincekum.
Darrow moves to clinch but Lincekum breaks away
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown but Lincekum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincekum blocks a head kick by Darrow.
Lincekum lands with a hook. Darrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darrow tries to land a leg kick but Lincekum saw it coming and moves away.
Darrow throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.#T3#
Lincekum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lincekum jabs at Darrow's body.
Lincekum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lincekum cracks Darrow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Darrow checks the leg kick.
A left and a right from Lincekum both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
Lincekum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lincekum 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!
Darrow walks straight into a right hand from Lincekum - that's dropped him! Lincekum jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Darrow from any more punishment! Darrow complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tim Lincekum!
After the big win, Tim Lincekum made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KnockOut and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: POWERS 60
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Lincekum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lincekum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Lincekum clinches with his opponent.
Wong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lincekum to keep the fight standing.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wong blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincekum leaning against his opponent.
Lincekum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Lincekum manages to break the clinch.
Wong takes one to the side of the head.
Lincekum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wong.
Wong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Wong is rocked!
Lincekum wobbles Wong with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lincekum dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Wong to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Lincekum!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Lincekum made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PFC 55
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Lincekum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Huchkov ducks down to avoid it.
As Lincekum backs off Huchkov throws a huge counter combo but Lincekum manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Huchkov rushes Lincekum and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov goes for a double leg but Lincekum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lincekum continues to drive forward.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.
Lincekum lands with a right hand.
Lincekum misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincekum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
Huchkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lincekum misses with a looping left.
Huchkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Huchkov wants to clinch up but Lincekum keeps it at a distance.
Huchkov moves to clinch but Lincekum breaks away
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Huchkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lincekum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov 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.
Huchkov slips a jab from Lincekum.
Huchkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lincekum defends it well.
Huchkov is looking to clinch but Lincekum is avoiding it.
Huchkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Lincekum.
Lincekum slaps away a takedown attempt from Huchkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Huchkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Huchkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huchkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huchkov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Huchkov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lincekum wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Huchkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lincekum is just riding it out for now. Huchkov eventually gives up the hold.
Lincekum is trying to control but can't.
Huchkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lincekum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Huchkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lincekum sees it coming and defends easily.
Lincekum tries to roll over but Huchkov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Huchkov is working for a kimura but Lincekum is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Huchkov is looking to advance position but Lincekum won't allow it.
Huchkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Huchkov 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. #SUB2#
Huchkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lincekum trying to hold on to Huchkov's head to control him but Huchkov postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Huchkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lincekum is just riding it out for now. Huchkov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Huchkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huchkov is looking to take a break and control but Lincekum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huchkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huchkov lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Lincekum tries to keep at a distance but Huchkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huchkov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huchkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincekum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huchkov cracks Lincekum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huchkov counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Huchkov dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Huchkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lincekum defends it well.
Huchkov wants to clinch up but Lincekum keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Huchkov moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Huchkov feints the counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Lincekum.
Huchkov slips a jab and a cross from Lincekum. #CL2#
Huchkov clinches up against the cage.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Huchkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum lands a damaging elbow.
Lincekum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lincekum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huchkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Lincekum. #T2#
Huchkov leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincekum circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Lincekum counter with a right hand.
Huchkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Huchkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Huchkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lincekum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
A punch combination from Lincekum misses.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Huchkov moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huchkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lincekum, which made it look bad. #T3#
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huchkov wants to counter the offense by Lincekum and move into the clinch position.
Lincekum scores with a decent looking hook.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huchkov moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Lincekum looks to throw the jab but Huchkov is out of range.
Huchkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Huchkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lincekum's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huchkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lincekum's head.
Huchkov pushes down on Lincekum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lincekum is trying to maintain the position but Huchkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Lincekum is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Huchkov controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Huchkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Huchkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov tries to pass to full mount but Lincekum defends it.
Lincekum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huchkov on the ground.#SUB2#
Huchkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincekum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huchkov.
Lincekum controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huchkov wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum misses with the combination.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum misses with a double jab
and Huchkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Huchkov ducked under it nicely.
Lincekum swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincekum swivels and escapes.
Lincekum swinging wildly here. #T1#
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Huchkov avoids it well.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lincekum throws a combination that misses
and Huchkov counters with a three punch combo that has Lincekum backing up. Lincekum nods at Huchkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Huchkov tries to clinch
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Huchkov counter with a right hand.
Huchkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huchkov moves away.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincekum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Huchkov defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Huchkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lincekum as he jumps to the side.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
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!
Lincekum throws a hook but Huchkov blocks it.
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Huchkov counters with a single leg into guard. Lincekum didn't expect that.
Huchkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lincekum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huchkov can do to turn this around?
Lincekum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lincekum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huchkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lincekum has wrist control.
Huchkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matel Huchkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huchkov distracts Lincekum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Huchkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Huchkov throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lincekum holds on and takes a little breather.
Huchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Huchkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lincekum wants to sweep here but Huchkov controlling him for the moment.
Huchkov wants to control from the top but Lincekum keeps moving.
Huchkov slips nicely into half guard.
Lincekum tries to roll over but Huchkov keeps him under control.#T4#
Lincekum controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lincekum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matel Huchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huchkov passes Lincekum's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Huchkov is trying to work for a kimura but Lincekum is defending well.
Lincekum is looking for a sweep. Huchkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Huchkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Lincekum wants to get back to full guard.
Huchkov tries to stand and escape but Lincekum is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matel Huchkov.
I think Lincekum 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Lincekum thanked KnockOut for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 52
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Lincekum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Wong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lincekum!
Lincekum tries to bench press Wong off him but Wong keeps the position.
Lincekum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lincekum wants to control but Wong postures up.
Lincekum is trying to improve his position.
Wong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincekum avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wong.
Lincekum is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Lincekum is trying to control Wong's posture but Wong avoids it.
Lincekum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lincekum is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
You can see the frustration on Lincekum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lincekum is holding Wong down, trying to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lincekum is trying to buck Wong off.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lincekum manages to get back to half guard.
Lincekum trying to control from the bottom.
Lincekum tries to roll over but Wong keeps him under control.
Lincekum is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wong dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Wong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Wong appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Wong.
Lincekum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wong.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.
As Lincekum tries to get set, Wong tries to push him back and clinch up but Lincekum manages to avoid the attempt.
Wong needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Lincekum feints a jab promting Wong to slip. Lincekum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lincekum to score with a decent uppercut.
Wong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lincekum lands with a right hand.
Lincekum with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincekum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Lincekum swings for the body but Wong moves out of range.
Wong takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Wong is rocked!
Lincekum ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Wong's jaw. Wong's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Lincekum does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KnockOut, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 49
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ciz slips under a jab from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ciz throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Ciz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ciz scoring well with a low kick there.
Lincekum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lincekum wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Lincekum's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ciz!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ciz - that will leave a mark!
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum throws a hook but Ciz blocks it.
Lincekum sets himself, and Ciz steps forward looking for the clinch! Lincekum avoids it this time.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciz is looking to land body kicks.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciz manages to avoid it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
Lincekum works over Ciz's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ciz is defended easily by Lincekum.
Ciz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.
Ciz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ciz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincekum circles away.
It looked like Lincekum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lincekum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ciz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a combination
and Ciz counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Ciz instigates a clinch.
Lincekum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ciz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum landing knees to the head.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Ciz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ciz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ciz trying to control the action but Lincekum is working from the bottom.
Lincekum trying to hold on to Ciz's head to control him but Ciz postures up.
Ciz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Lincekum wants to improve his position but Ciz is controlling well.
Lincekum wants to control but Ciz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ciz seems to be working for a kimura but Lincekum defends the submission attempt.
Lincekum scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ciz manages to mount him!
Lincekum is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lincekum tries to hold on but Ciz postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Ciz is working for a guillotine from mount but Lincekum frees his head quite easily.
Ciz looking to finish Lincekum with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lincekum!
Lincekum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lincekum wants to control but Ciz is having none of it.
Lincekum is desperately trying to improve his position but Ciz has a good base and remains in mount.
Ciz with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Ciz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ciz throws a head kick that misses.
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Ciz slips the punch.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ciz ducks right into an uppercut from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincekum throws a right hand that Ciz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciz also avoids with ease.
Ciz lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Ciz is predictable there
and Lincekum counters with a stiff right hand.
Lincekum lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz darts in looking for a takedown but Lincekum gets double underhooks and turns Ciz into the cage.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ciz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lincekum lands a nice looking body shot.
Lincekum shoots in looking for a takedown. Ciz tries to sprawl out of it but Lincekum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ciz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ciz.
Ciz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lincekum misses the target.
Ciz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Ciz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lincekum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ciz on the ground.
Ciz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lincekum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ciz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Ciz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lincekum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lincekum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ciz is working away from the top position though.
Lincekum wants to get back to his feet.
Ciz prevents Lincekum from improving his position.
Ciz thows a huge punch but Lincekum dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Ciz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincekum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ciz.
Lincekum wants to control but Ciz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Lincekum is not content to let Ciz control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ciz is thwarting Lincekum's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Ciz moved out of range.
Ciz staying out of range there.
Ciz ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ciz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
And Ciz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lincekum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lincekum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ciz counter with a right hand.
Ciz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ciz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lincekum is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Ciz misses with a kick to the body.
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciz avoids the body shot from Lincekum.
Lincekum scores with a three punch combo!
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Ciz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciz slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Lincekum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ciz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lincekum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciz scores with a kick to the body.
Lincekum leaves Ciz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lincekum is looking to counter punch.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Ciz.
Lincekum blocks a head kick by Ciz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciz slips a jab from Lincekum.
Ciz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lincekum with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Lincekum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Lincekum uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ciz misses with a kick to the body.
Lincekum connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ciz gets a takedown into half guard.
George Ciz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lincekum is trying to get back to full guard.
Ciz is looking to advance position but Lincekum won't allow it. #T1#
Lincekum tries to get to full guard but Ciz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ciz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ciz lands a nice short elbow.
Lincekum looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ciz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lincekum defend it? Ciz steps over the head and cranks it - Lincekum is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ciz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Ciz!
A very excited looking George Ciz 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.
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: CFN 6
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Quick throws a leg kick
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but Lincekum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Lincekum.
Johnaton Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quick goes for a double leg but Lincekum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lincekum continues to drive forward.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnaton Quick.
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Quick's ribs.
Quick shoots and misses
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum throws a combination. Quick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Quick's ribs.
Lincekum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quick or perhaps it was just good defense by Lincekum, which made it look bad.
Quick looks winded!
Lincekum lands a head shot.
Quick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Lincekum.
Quick has his takedown stuffed
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lincekum lands a nice looking body shot.
Quick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Quick is rocked!
Lincekum throws an uppercut from hell that sends Quick clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lincekum stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Lincekum!
After the fight, Tim Lincekum was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CFN 2
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Lincekum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balboa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lincekum lands with a straight right. Balboa didn't see that one coming.
Balboa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lincekum lands a jab-cross combination.
Balboa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balboa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lincekum throws a one two combo. #ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Balboa is looking to close the distance but Lincekum sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Balboa crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Balboa is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tim Lincekum!
After the fight, Tim Lincekum was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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