Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Lyons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and David counters with a stiff right hand.
David jabs at Lyons's body.
Lyons goes for a double leg but David avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as David continues to drive forward.
David feints a jab promting Lyons to slip. David then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lyons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
David connects with a right hand. Lyons shakes it off.
David swinging wildly here.
David cracks Lyons with a good jab.
David stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and David wants it to stay on the feet.
Elijah David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Lyons.
Lyons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting David counter with a right hand.
David scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
David lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by David.
David's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lyons under the eye.#ROC#
Lyons is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lyons backs away from a small jab... but David lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Lyons crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! David with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Elijah David!

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

#R1#
David swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bohi.
Bohi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but David checks it well.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bohi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
David moves out of range as Bohi strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as David blocks the leg kick.
Bohi staying out of range there.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses.
David throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
David throws a series of punches but Bohi moves out of range.
Bohi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and David counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bohi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by David.
David throws a front kick aimed at Bohi's knee but Bohi avoids it well.
Bohi looks to land a left hand but David moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for David.
A big left from David misses.
David attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
David moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBohi.
David 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.#T1#
David dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bohi. That did some damage!
Bohi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
David lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bohi lands a really nice looking cross but David seems unphased.
Bohi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dakota Bohi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from David misses.
That kick from Bohi tenderised David's leg. David is trying to keep his angry face on.
David will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
David misses with a two punch combination.
Bohi misses with a shot to the body
and David counters with a low kick, right behind Bohi 's knee.
Bohi scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi lands a jab to David's midsection.
David steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bohi. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Bohi.
Bohi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2##CL2#
Bohi rushes David and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
David lands a nice elbow.
David is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bohi is defending well.
A short body shot lands from David as the two fighters clinch.
Bohi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
Bohi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of David backwards.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bohi tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bohi lands a hook that snaps the head of David backwards.
David tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bohi avoids the elbow strike from David, against the ropes.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bohi.
Bohi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Bohi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down David.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bohi scores with a nice short uppercut.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elijah David will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
David slips a straight right by Bohi.
David throws a right and a left that Bohi avoids nicely.
Bohi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bohi connects with a jab.
Bohi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bohi throws a wild body kick that David sees coming a mile off.
Bohi slips under a jab from David.#KD2#
Bohi lands a big head kick that sends David tumbling to the mat! Bohi takes a step backwards and waves David back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
David is rocked!
Dakota Bohi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bohi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh David is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body kick there by Bohi.
Bohi cracks David with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Bohi!
An intense looking Dakota Bohi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'THE RUN ISN'T OVER. I WANT THAT BELT. '.

Event: NSC 45: Salvatore vs Kyle
Date: Aug 06, 2019

#R1#
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
A low kick from Salieri is predictable there
and David counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from David.
David throws a poor cross that misses
letting Salieri counter with a right hand.
Salieri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from David.
David throws a right hand that misses
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salieri throws a lazy uppercut
and David makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David throws out a leg kick but Salieri moves out of range and David only half commits.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salieri scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from David 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 Salieri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salieri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salieri throws a big counter combination but David scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Antonio Salieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David throws a series of punches but Salieri moves out of range.
David tries to clinch
and Salieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salieri throws a predictable looking body shot
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
David's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! David scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by David. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Salieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salieri.
Salieri throws a left and a right that both miss
letting David counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.#T2#
David fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Salieri.
David defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
David looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and David counters with a two punch combo.
David takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of David 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
David is rocked!
David looks up at the clock. Bad move! Salieri lands a right hand from hell, dropping David. Salieri pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Salieri!
A very excited looking Antonio Salieri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NSC 38: Takeishi vs Chaelsson
Date: Jul 09, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Cadman misses.
Cadman lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from David.
Cadman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadman throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cadman .
David throws a sloppy head kick
and Cadman counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for David.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Cadman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - David throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cadman misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by David. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of David.
David throws a sloppy head kick and Cadman moves out of range easily.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David misses with an uppercut
and Cadman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
David misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Cadman counters with a crisp one two that drops David! Cadman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves David to his feet! David is in big trouble!#ROC#
David is rocked!#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!
Cadman measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes David! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cayden Cadman !
In his post fight interview, Cayden Cadman gave a big smile as he said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.

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

#R1#
David misses with a body shot.
David checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
David scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
David avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Good work by David as he checks the leg kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
David lands a nice looking body shot.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Canthropus Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from David.
Canthropus Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck David on the side of the head.
David misses with a wild combination.
David throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from David.
Canthropus Jr swinging wildly here.
David throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Canthropus Jr with a jab.
David blocks the body kick.
David blocks the body kick.
David closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Canthropus Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by David.
David misses with a low kick as Canthropus Jr jumps back.
Canthropus Jr throws a leg kick
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canthropus Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
David lands with a cross.
Canthropus Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and David connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canthropus Jr scrambles back to his feet.
David shoots in but no luck this time.
Canthropus Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
David is looking for the big counter here.
Canthropus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David tries a quick counter leg kick but Canthropus Jr is wise to it.
David misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
We've been told by Canthropus Jr's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
David throws a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr avoids the head kick by David.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canthropus Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that David semi-blocks.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but David is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from David on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
David thows a leg kick but Canthropus Jr checks it
and Canthropus Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by David.
Canthropus Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by David.
A looping hook to the body misses from David. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canthropus Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
David is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Canthropus Jr connects with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
Canthropus Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canthropus Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
David throws a series of punches but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Canthropus Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
David missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Canthropus Jr cracks a nice hook into David's 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!
A swing and a miss from David.
Canthropus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Canthropus Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from David! But no joy.
David throws the left hand but Canthropus Jr avoids the punch easily.
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
David wants to clinch.
David scores with a jab.
David looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab from David.
David throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canthropus Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
David tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr is having none of it.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
David throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
David throws a leg kick but Canthropus Jr checks it.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
David shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good takedown defense.
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body kick.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
David throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David throws a leg kick but Canthropus Jr checks it.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Canthropus Jr throws the kick towards the body but David avoids it.
Canthropus Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
David digs a good hook to Canthropus Jr's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Canthropus Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
David connects with a right hand. Canthropus Jr shakes it off.
David is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
David slips under a jab from Canthropus Jr.
David only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Canthropus Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Canthropus Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canthropus Jr blocks the elbow strike.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr avoids the elbow strike from David, against the ropes.
Canthropus Jr presses David against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body punch.
David misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for David.
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
David lands a damaging elbow.
David lands an elbow inside that Canthropus Jr shrugs off. #T1#
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
Canthropus Jr blocks a body shot from David.
Canthropus Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
David misses with the head strike.
David working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of David backwards.
David prevents a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for David.
Canthropus Jr digs a right hand underneath David's ribcage. David let out a lung full of air as it connected.
David misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
David shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
David lands a head kick!
David throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Canthropus Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Canthropus Jr instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr. #T2#
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by David.
David can't find room to land a body shot as Canthropus Jr controls the action.
Canthropus Jr working aggressively here.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
David lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for David.
David scores with a shoulder strike.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Pit Canthropus Jr has been cut.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canthropus Jr can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
David lands with a light punch inside.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David blocks a punch to the side of the head.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well David 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Elijah David!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Elijah David!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Elijah David!

Elijah David wins by unanimous decision!
Pit Canthropus Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

Event: NSC 23: Zuma vs Trowning
Date: May 14, 2019

#R1#
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but David swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David throws a series of punches but Dawson avoids them all with ease.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Dawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
David connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
David blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from David misses its intended target.
David misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Jab by Dawson.#TD2#
David is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dawson's half guard.#T1#
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawson taking some punishment here, with David in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dawson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
David trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
David content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
David throwing strikes but missing.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from David.
David thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from David.
A slapping leg kick lands for David.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
David shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dawson's guard.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson trying to control the position.
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawson looks to land a body kick but David moved away.
David throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
David throws a head kick but Dawson moves out of range.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
No luck for David with that takedown attempt.
Dawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
David with a poor takedown
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
David has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
David throws a push kick but Dawson slaps the foot to one side.
David lands with a good body shot.
David swings widly with a right hand
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
David swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
David clinches with his opponent.
David tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dawson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from David.
Roger Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah David.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from David, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson is looking for a counter combo.
Roger Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David throws a poor cross that misses
and David takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David cracks the inside of Dawson's front leg.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
David throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.
David throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
David tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
David throws a body kick that misses.
David keeps Dawson at a distance using the push kick.
David throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dawson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
David cracks a nice hook into Dawson's ribs.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson darts in looking for a takedown but David gets double underhooks and turns Dawson into the ropes.
David throws a leg kick but Dawson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
David lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawson's sensitive parts.
Dawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick misses from David. #T2#
David lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by David.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
David misses with a leg kick
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
David shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elijah David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David cracks Dawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and David connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dawson scrambles back to his feet.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
David punishes Dawson's body with a nice straight punch.
David rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elijah David.
Well David 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Elijah David!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Elijah David!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Elijah David!

Elijah David wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 17: Pekkarinen vs Salvador
Date: Apr 23, 2019

#R1#
David closes the distance and lands a one-two.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but David defends it well.
Nice shot lands for Tektas.
David misses with a looping right.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
Tektas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tektas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
David walks into a jab.
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
And Tektas tries to counter it with a takedown but David pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tektas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
David takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
David drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
David landing some decent shots from guard.
David throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
David is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
David distracts Tektas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tektas pulls David in close to prevent any damage.
Tektas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
David 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.
Tektas 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.
Tektas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
Tektas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
David is working Tektas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
David throwing strikes but missing.
David might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
David throws an elbow that misses. Tektas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Tektas!#REVB#
Tektas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tektas throwing strikes from guard but David blocks nicely.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tektas enables David to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tektas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Elijah David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tektas looking to control.
Tektas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tektas has momentary wrist control but David slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas wants to sweep but no luck.
David showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
David preventing the sweep. #T1#
David working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
David postures up in Tektas's guard and throws a big left but Tektas blocks it.
Tektas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard. #REVB#
Tektas throws a big elbow that misses.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now David is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as David accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tektas 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.
David postures up.
David throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
David wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Tektas is pulling down on David's head to control his posture.
David throwing strikes but missing.
Tektas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tektas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. David manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
David wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David 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#
Tektas digs a good body shot into David's ribs.
David misses with a wild combination.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tektas slips a jab and a cross from David.
Tektas avoids a kick to the body.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from David.
David takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
David gets a double leg takedown into Tektas's guard.
David is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
David stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Tektas has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! David manages to get his head free but now Tektas has transitioned to an armbar! David grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Tektas! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demetrius Tektas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Demetrius Tektas thanked OLIMPO for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AFC #39
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from David.
David throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from David.
David looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
David walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole thumps David with a low kick.
David gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
David steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cole. That one must have hurt.
David connects with a looping right hand.
Cole connects with a leg kick. David looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from David. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
David misses with a two punch combination.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole. #T1#
Cole tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
David scores with a nice strike.
David walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
David feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Cole definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. David looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole digs a good body shot into David's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David scoring well with a low kick there.
Cole is looking to wear down David with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from David misses.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cole slips under a jab from David.
A clash of legs there as Cole blocks the low kick.
Cole lands with an overhand left.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
David lands a right hook to the body.
Cole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
David checks a low kick from Cole.
The fighters circling - David throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole missing with a left hand there. David was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
David throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
David decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
David throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Ground and pound from David.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Cole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though.
David thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
David not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cole taking some punishment here, with David in his half guard.
Cole taking some punishment here, with David in his half guard.
David is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cole manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
David is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
David working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
David stands up over Cole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
David looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
David wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
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 Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
David stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
David moves forwards but Cole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
David closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
David fails with a takedown attempt.
David takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
Cole explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David throws a counter combo.
David throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing David off to one side.
Rico Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah David.
An inside leg kick from Cole misses.
David checks a leg kick.
David is looking to chop away at Cole's legs.
Cole lands a jab to the head. #T1#
David tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and David ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole misses with a body shot.
David walks into a stiff left hand from Cole.
David moves out of range as Cole strikes.
David looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole tries to score with a low kick but David moves his leg out of the way.
Cole looks to throw the jab but David is out of range.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
David connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
David has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cole.
David cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from David.
Cole misses with a looping left.
A big right from Cole misses.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat. #T2#
David works Cole's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cole.
Rico Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
Cole throws a nice head kick!
David misses the shot to the body.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
David moves out of range as Cole throws a body kick.
David's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cole misses with a body shot.
David was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
David checks a low kick from Cole.
David scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
David misses with a double jab
and Cole counters with a slapping leg kick.
David fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as David shoots in.
David on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
David jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from David misses.
Nice defenses there by David.
Cole throws a wild body kick that David sees coming a mile off.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Cole lands.
David misses with a takedown attempt
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like David was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on David. That did some damage!
David misses with a double jab
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David checks a leg kick nicely.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
David ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a good cross that connects. #T4##TD2#
David closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cole quickly recovers to half guard.
Cole trying to control here.
David not doing much here.
David not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Cole kicks off David and gets to his feet.
A slow jab from David misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole dominated that second round.
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#
Cole misses with a looping right.
David doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
Cole moves out of range as David strikes.
David lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
David is looking to chop away at Cole's legs.
Cole throws the left hand but David avoids the punch easily.
Cole with a nice cross.
Cole misses with a hook.
David avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before David has time to react.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole misses with a head kick.
David throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
David scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
David doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
David shoots and misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
David takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole scores with a hook.
David tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from David.
Rico Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah David.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Cole looks for the body kick but David saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cole.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by David.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole thuds his right hand into David's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
David has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cole misses with a hook
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
David fails with a takedown attempt.
David misses with a body kick.
Cole slips under a jab.
David checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for David on that attempt.
Cole misses with an attempted mid kick.
David shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed David's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cole 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 David has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from David and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cole jabs at David's body.
Cole darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
David thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
Cole throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole thuds a left hand into David's body.
David lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cole throws a push kick but David slaps the foot to one side.
David takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
David throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
Cole throws a lazy head kick
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
David darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
David takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David looks to land a strike but Cole avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
David trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole 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#
David is trying to get back to full guard.
Rico Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
David trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cole manages to pass to mount!
Cole controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AFC #32
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
David lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by David.
Left hook, right uppercut from David.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niemayer was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
Niemayer misses with a looping left.
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niemayer.
Niemayer lands a right hook to the body.
David scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
David thows a body kick. Niemayer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
David darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niemayer throws a hook but David blocks it.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niemayer throws a low kick but David moves out of range easily.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemayer.
David tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niemayer lands a lovely overhand right.
David lands a leg kick that knocks Niemayer off balance momentarily.
Niemayer scores with a jab. David acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Elijah David has been cut.
A head kick misses from Niemayer.
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemayer is just out of range.
Niemayer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niemayer misses with a left hand
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niemayer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
David looks to throw the jab but Niemayer is out of range.
David scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niemayer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Niemayer looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and David counters with a nice double leg into side control. Niemayer won't be happy with that.
David is looking to take a break and control but Niemayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
David is really struggling to control Niemayer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
David is staying tight to Niemayer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
David has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
David working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Niemayer trying to remain calm as David controls from the top position.
David tries to advance to mount but can't.
David has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Niemayer!
Niemayer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David wants to take a breather but Niemayer is having none of it.
Niemayer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Niemayer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of David's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take David's back!
David staying busy and making it hard for Niemayer to control.
David wants to control his opponent's hands but Niemayer gets his hands free. #T3#
David manages to reverse the position and now he's in Niemayer's guard. Nice work there by David.
Niemayer 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
David is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Niemayer can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Niemayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
David working over Niemayer with some ground and pound. Niemayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Ground and pound from David.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niemayer is refusing to be controlled, as David sits in half guard.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Niemayer is looking to control David's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Niemayer avoid being mounted?
Niemayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, David seems content to control.
David seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah David's cut.
That's time! David's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
David connects with a crisp jab.
Niemayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
Niemayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
David goes for a double leg but Niemayer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Niemayer continues to drive forward.
Niemayer throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Niemayer misses with a straight left.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niemayer blocks a head kick by David.
Niemayer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
David fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Niemayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Niemayer drops his hands momentarily and David takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of David 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elijah David is winning the standup battle so far.
David takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Niemayer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt David.#TD#
David shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David works his way into side control.
David cracks Niemayer with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
The ground and pound from David seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Niemayer is trying to get back to half guard.
David wants to control but Niemayer is keeping him busy.
David sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Niemayer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Niemayer is looking to reverse the position.
David misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Niemayer regains half guard.
Niemayer taking some punishment here, with David in his half guard.
Ground and pound from David.
Niemayer is not content to let David control the position.#T2#
Elijah David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niemayer wants to get back to full guard.
David is keen to just control but Niemayer is a slippery customer.
Niemayer looks like he's trying to stand up.
David working over Niemayer with some ground and pound. Niemayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
David looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Niemayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
David seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
David prevents Niemayer from improving his position.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niemayer defending well though. #T3#
Niemayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Niemayer trying to keep a closed guard but David is proving a slippery customer.
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
David wants to control from the top but Niemayer keeps moving.
Niemayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there. #T4#
Niemayer keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
Niemayer pulls David in close to his closed guard and prevents David from doing any damage or advancing position.
David working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niemayer keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David throwing strikes from guard but Niemayer blocks nicely.
Niemayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elijah David's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemayer is just out of range.
Niemayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niemayer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David misses with a double jab.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niemayer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Niemayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David looks to throw the jab but Niemayer is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - David looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David throws a front kick aimed at Niemayer's knee but Niemayer avoids it well.
Niemayer throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
David misses with a hook. Niemayer ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niemayer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from David.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niemayer throws a big shot that misses.
Niemayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemayer looks to throw the jab but David is out of range.
Lukas Niemayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
No luck for David with that takedown attempt.
David smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Niemayer throws a hook but David blocks it.
Niemayer moves out of range as David strikes.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niemayer.
A big left from Niemayer misses.
David slips under a jab from Niemayer.
A slapping leg kick lands for David.
An inside leg kick from Niemayer misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Niemayer as he connects with a hook.
David's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and David duly obliges.
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
David fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niemayer.
David throws a combination. Niemayer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#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!
Niemayer scores with a crisp jab that stopped David in his tracks.
David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niemayer can do to turn this around?
David fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Niemayer avoids it really well and circles away.
Lukas Niemayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah David. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
David shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Niemayer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Niemayer is not content to let David control the position.
Niemayer is looking for a sweep.
Niemayer regains half guard.
Niemayer is trying to maintain the position but David is very close to passing his half guard.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
David trying to mount his opponent but Niemayer defends it.
David trying to control the pace.
Niemayer trying to control from the bottom.
David is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Niemayer is controlling David's position as best he can from this difficult position.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niemayer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
David looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Niemayer blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
David stalling.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David trying to control from half guard but Niemayer is working away.
Niemayer blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah David showed his dominance in that final round.
Well David 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah David!

Event: AFC #29
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by David.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
David throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
David fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rojas on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.
David motions for Rojas to come forward. David throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from David.
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
David is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Rojas misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
David misses with a wild combination.
Rojas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. #T1#
David throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt.
David walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Rojas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rojas throws a jab when David was well out of range.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
Rojas connects with a nice looking jab.
Rojas walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
David tries a quick counter leg kick but Rojas is wise to it.
David takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Rojas misses.
David tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
David punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
David throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
David instigates a clinch.
Rojas avoids a wild elbow strike from David.
David lands with a short shot to the head.
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.#BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
As Rojas backs off David throws a huge counter combo but Rojas manages to avoid it all.
Rojas moves away from the strike by David.
Rojas misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
David misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
David misses with a body kick.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas tries to move into range but David moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from David misses.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Rojas misses with a straight left. #T3#
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
David misses with a head kick.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps David's head backwards.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. David was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas blocks a head kick by David.
Rojas throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
David misses with a body shot.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through David's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Rojas as David shoots in.#T4#
Rojas throws a hook but David blocks it.
Rojas checks the leg kick nicely there.
David scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
David throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
David throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
David misses with a looping left.
David's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! David scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
David slips a jab from Rojas.
David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
David connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David takes one to the chin there.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
David takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rojas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rojas.
David missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
David misses with a two punch combination.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Rojas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Rojas lands with a good body shot.
David tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
David darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns David into the cage.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David blocks a jab.
A left lands for Rojas.#T1#
David misses with a body kick.
Rojas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rojas lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from David.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
David throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rojas blocks a jab.
David swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws a shot to the body.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
David slips under a jab from Rojas.
David has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
Rojas throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by David.
David looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
David tries to clinch up.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
David throws a head kick that misses.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
David moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojas throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
David moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Rojas.
Rojas jabs David right on the nose. David blinks but takes it well.
Rojas blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rojas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it.
David cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg. #T3#
David throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and David counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas's jab looks to have found its range, popping David under the eye.
David on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from David! But no joy.#TD2#
David closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rojas's guard.#ES#
Rojas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rojas swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
Rojas misses with a hook. David ducked under it 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!
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas lands an overhand right.
David keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas blocks a head kick by David.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.#T4#
Rojas jabs David to the body, keeping him at a distance.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
David slips under a jab.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from David.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
A nice side step and David releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
David shoots for a takedown but Rojas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
David darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rojas pushes David off looking to stand but David dives back in and keeps control.
Rojas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rojas pushes David off looking to stand but David dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David stalling.
Rojas looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
David tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Rojas scores with a one two! David had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Rojas tries to sprawl but David drives through with a takedown into half guard.
David throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
David wants to take a breather but Rojas is having none of it.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but David is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David thows a huge punch but Rojas dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Rojas dips to his left and cracks David with an uppercut!
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David throws a sloppy body shot
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas scores with a spinning back kick!
David throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas scores with a nice head shot.
David moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Rojas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped David's head back.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas digs a good hook to David's body.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
David moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Rojas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David moves out of range of the leg kick from Rojas.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas moves out of range as David strikes.
David 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.
David scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
David slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
Rojas misses with a looping left.#T4#
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas connects with a right hand. David shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by David. David obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David misses with an uppercut.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
David misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
Elijah David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AFC #26
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
David scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Turner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches David napping and manages to drive through into side control!
David is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
David takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Turner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Turner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turner is working David over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Turner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
David parries the strikes from Turner easily there. Turner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable David to escape.
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!
David struggling a bit here.
David is not content to let Turner control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Turner.#T1#
Turner in side control, throwing shots but David defends.
Turner staying calm.
Turner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down David for as long as he can get away with.
Turner working the head with strikes.
David is looking to reverse the position.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but David is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
David tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
David sneaks back into half guard.
Turner is pressing down on David's thigh, looking to free his foot. David is holding on for now.
Turner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
David wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working. #SUB#
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
David keeping control of the position.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner throws a strike but David avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to David's brow.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turner stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now David is on top in guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is in close to David's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turner has passed into side control.
David is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Turner.
Turner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for David!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gap Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
David looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
David lands with a nice body kick.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for David.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
David misses with a low kick.
Gap Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Turner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by David!#REVB##SUB#
Turner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and David defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment.
Gap Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells David's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
David throws an elbow that misses. Turner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Turner!#REVR#
Turner throws an elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by David!#REVB#
David is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
Turner controlling the position.
David working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.#T2#
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard. #REVR#
David is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. David lands a nice short elbow.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
David postures up.
David is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Turner looking to control. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
David wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
David wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turner wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment.
David pushing down on Turner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
Turner gets back to full guard.
Turner trying to control the position.
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner is adopting a defensive guard.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?
David chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. David manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elijah David will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
David lands a head kick!
David buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Turner lands but David takes it in his stride.
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but David circles away.#TD#
David gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Turner is fighting to break David's control of his arms but David is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
David looking to control.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but David blocks nicely.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from David.
Turner postures up.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner with a nice head shot there.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by David!#REVB#
David trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
David preventing the sweep. #T2#
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
Turner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
David sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turner's guard.
Turner wants to get back to full guard but David has mounted him!
David prevents Turner from getting the reversal.
David working Turner over with strikes here.
David lands a big shot there that rocks Turner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turner gets back to half guard.
Turner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turner pulls David in close to prevent any damage.
David postures up.
David lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
David stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
David keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner pulls David in close to his closed guard and prevents David from doing any damage or advancing position.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
Turner is trying to control the position but David postures up.
Turner 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.
David has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner trying to strike off his back.
David wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Turner keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
Turner is trying to keep David in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
David leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Turner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in David's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now David is on top in guard. #REVB#
David lands a couple of elbows.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think David 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah David!

Event: AFC #20 Main Card
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Durden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
David moves in looking to clinch but Durden pushes him off.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden stalks David and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into David's face. David staggers backwards, shaken.
David throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden misses with a double jab.
We've been told by David's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
David will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden scores with a jab. David acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
David cracks Durden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but David is wise to it.
Durden misses with a kick to the body
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden leaves David with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David appears to be looking for a big counter.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durden looks to land a combination but David avoids it well.
David throws a head kick that misses
and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
David went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
David misses with a body shot.
David scores with a push kick.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David misses with a wild combination.
David shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden falls off balance throwing a combination
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David throws a body kick that misses
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
David moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
David wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively.
David dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
David moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
David connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
David misses with a kick to the body.
David sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! David crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and David gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. David manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
David moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
David dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!#T3#
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before David can pounce on him.
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David misses the jab.
David defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
David is looking to counter with head kicks.
David wants to clinch.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden misses with a body kick.
It looked like David wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden throws a wild body kick that David sees coming a mile off.#T4#
David takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
David will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden missing with a left hand there. David was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David avoids a kick to the body.
Durden misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
David bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.#TD#
David closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Durden quickly recovers to half guard.
David prevents Durden from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Elijah David will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
David misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David misses with a body shot.
David throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses David's front leg but catches the back leg as David tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
David tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
David lands with a slapping head kick.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a two punch combo.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Elijah David is winning the standup battle so far.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Durden avoids the head kick by David.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
David scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
Durden connects with a jab.
Durden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
David misses with a hook.
Durden unleashes a big counter combination but David bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden tries to bum rush David with a series of wild strikes but David uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
David fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durden on the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
David with a lazy takedown attempt
and Durden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
David takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden looks to land a left hand but David moved out of range nicely.
David moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durden misses with a straight left.
David dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
David just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Durden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by David or perhaps it was just good defense by Durden, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
David misses the shot to the body.
David takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
David tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from David.
David takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from David does it's job there.
David misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Durden cracks David with an open hand slap.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
David has closed the distance and engaged Durden in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
Durden trying to control the position but instead, David has worked for underhooks and has pushed Durden into the cage.
David looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Durden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
David misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durden prevents a body shot from David.
Durden takes an elbow to the temple.
Durden misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Elijah David will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
David keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
David showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
Durden throws a leg kick but David sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden swats away the attempt to clinch by David.#TD#
David shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. David showed some decent athleticism there.
Durden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden has control of David's left arm, preventing David from doing any damage. #T1#
David stands up over Durden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Durden looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
Durden seems keen to control David's posture.
David might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Durden keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David is in close to Durden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
David wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
David sitting in guard, not really doing much.
David looking to sit in guard and control but Durden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Durden postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durden is one step ahead there.
Durden content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Durden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David scores with a head kick. Durden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
David misses with a wild body shot.
Durden throws a fast counter high kick but David manages to duck under it in time.
David throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
David throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durden throws a low kick but David moves out of range easily.
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
As David backs off Durden throws a huge counter combo but David manages to avoid it all.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Durden misses.
David misses with a hook.
A jab from Durden misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
David lands a right hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
David is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Durden.
I think David 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AFC #16
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
David bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
David throws the left hand but McCoy avoids the punch easily.
McCoy dodges the punch combination from David.
McCoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. David manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCoy doesn't seem bothered though.
David cracks a nice hook into McCoy's ribs.
David throws a lazy right hand but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by McCoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
David is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy. #CL#
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from David.
David throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
David creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
David fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
David creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
David lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCoy working aggressively here.
David has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
David misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCoy blocking some punches.
David can't find room to land a body shot as McCoy controls the action.
McCoy takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Hatfield McCoy has been cut.
David misses with some punches.
David pushes McCoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
David is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCoy takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by David.
David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
David is leaning against McCoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
David doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
David makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCoy stalls.
A short left from David.
McCoy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
David misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David throws a nice head kick!
No luck for David with that takedown attempt.
McCoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatfield McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah David.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
McCoy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
David tries to move into range but McCoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCoy throws a quick counter kick to the body but David avoids it.
McCoy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCoy throws an off balance right hand
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCoy.
A nice side step and David releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick by McCoy misses
and David counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
David throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range. #TD2#
David gets a takedown into half guard.
McCoy is trying to maintain the position but David is very close to passing his half guard.
David lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with David in particular looking to stall.
David landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hatfield McCoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
David lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
David throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing David off to one side.
McCoy blocks the body kick.
David is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy.
McCoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCoy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. David checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hatfield McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
McCoy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
McCoy tries to keep at a distance but David has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
Elijah David seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
David swings wildly with an uppercut but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McCoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as David walks away with a smile on his face. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
McCoy has David up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy throws a right and a left that David avoids nicely.
David appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCoy misses with a kick to the body
and David counters with a straight right hand.
David lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCoy.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
David fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCoy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As David looks to move away, McCoy throws a big counter combo but David just gets out of the way.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCoy throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
David throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from David misses its intended target.
It looked like McCoy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCoy cracks David with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
David fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elijah David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from McCoy misses the target. #CL2#
David clinches.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCoy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but David is defending well.
David throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
David lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCoy trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from David.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but David blocks it with crossed arms.
David misses with a punch to the body.
David misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
McCoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatfield McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David misses with some punches.
David has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
David being controlled against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
David misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
McCoy avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
McCoy stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. David has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
David fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
David gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCoy is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
David misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy misses with a body punch.
McCoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
David can't find room to land a body shot as McCoy controls the action.
David lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hatfield McCoy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
David throws a lazy head kick
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
David misses the jab.
McCoy blocks a head kick by David.
David rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
David tries to land a body kick
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by McCoy.
McCoy just misses with a punch to the body.
David throws the left hand but McCoy avoids the punch easily.
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and McCoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
David creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCoy misses with a knee strike. #T1##BC#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
David shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCoy but McCoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
David misses with a telegraphed body shot
and as David loses concentration momentarily, McCoy counters with a picture perfect head kick! David goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hatfield McCoy!
An out of breath Hatfield McCoy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AFC #9 : Main Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
Tiernan misses with a right hand
and David counters with a good low kick that Tiernan was not able to check.
David throws a right hand that Tiernan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiernan also avoids with ease.
Tiernan misses with a looping left.
A big left from Tiernan misses.
David is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tiernan with a body shot.
We've been told by Tiernan's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiernan throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
David flicks out a counter leg kick but Tiernan steps away.
Tiernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
David lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as David lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiernan doesn't seem phased though.
David shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tiernan throws a chopping leg kick but David manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
David on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Tiernan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with David, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Tiernan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tiernan tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
David pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiernan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
David fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by David.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Conor Tiernan has been cut.
David throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by David.
David looks to throw an elbow but misses.
David lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Tiernan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
David pushes Tiernan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiernan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
David throws a head punch that misses.
David looks to throw an elbow but misses.
David can't find room to land a body shot as Tiernan controls the action.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tiernan lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
Tiernan takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
David blocks a punch to the side of the head.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
David lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, David throws an elbow but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that David has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tiernan avoids a wild elbow strike from David.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
David fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
David is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiernan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiernan blocks an elbow strike from David.
With the fighters up against the cage, David throws an elbow but misses.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike.
Tiernan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but David is keeping busy.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
David blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for David.
David looking for a takedown.
Tiernan avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
David blocks an uppercut. #T3#
David prevents a body shot from Tiernan.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan blocks the elbow strike.
David misses with the head strike.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
David tries a body shot but Tiernan blocks it.
Tiernan digs a right hand underneath David's ribcage. David let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, David throws an elbow but misses.
David lands with a right to the head.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
Tiernan is trying to drag David to the mat but David just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
David working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
David working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiernan looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Good body shot from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan lands with a light punch inside.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
David throws an elbow but it's blocked.
David pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiernan takes an elbow to the temple.
Tiernan blocks an elbow strike.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
David working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiernan blocks an elbow strike.
Tiernan digs a right hand into David's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on David's gas tank.
Tiernan tries a body shot but David blocks it.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elijah David will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Tiernan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tiernan lands a high kick!
David scores with a shot to the body.
David loads up on a big right hand but Tiernan slips the punch.
Tiernan throws a right hand that misses
and David counters with a right hand to the body.
David fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiernan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
David has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiernan finds it's way round the side to connect with David's head.
Tiernan scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Tiernan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of David's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
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!
Tiernan lands a hook that snaps the head of David backwards.
Conor Tiernan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by David.
David blocks a body shot from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
David wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiernan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tiernan lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
David misses with some punches.
Tiernan dodges an elbow strike from David. #T1#
Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
David wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiernan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
Tiernan presses David against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiernan pushes David back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan is leaning against David and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan lands with a light punch inside.
Tiernan avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiernan.
David tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. David is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiernan.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
Tiernan avoids a wild elbow strike from David.#T2#
Tiernan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tiernan is trying to stall.
David blocking some punches.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiernan blocks an elbow strike from David.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiernan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiernan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiernan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiernan's brow.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by David.
Tiernan blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from David.
David lands a nice elbow.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
David misses with an elbow strike.
Tiernan slows down the pace here.
David throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
Tiernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from David - that landed with a thud.
Tiernan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
David working aggressively here.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiernan.
David misses with some punches.
David's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
David blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
David lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
David scores with a shot to the side of Tiernan's head.
David lands a damaging elbow.
David blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan misses with some punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David blocks a body shot from Tiernan.
David creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
David blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan dodges an elbow strike from David.
Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
David misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
David misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from David.
A short uppercut from Tiernan.
David is trying to drag Tiernan to the mat but Tiernan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Conor Tiernan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah David.
Nice elbow from David.
Tiernan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow.
David misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tiernan tries a body shot but David blocks it.
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 Conor Tiernan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Tiernan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
David fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiernan avoids the body shot from David.
Tiernan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
David is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tiernan rather than just go for the knockout.
Tiernan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from David.
Tiernan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
A right-left combo lands from David.
Tiernan lands with a kick to the ribs.
David shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiernan as he jumps to the side.
Tiernan lands a head shot.
Tiernan shoots for a takedown but David saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tiernan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. David checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
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!
David throws a hook but Tiernan blocks it.#T1#
Tiernan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut.
Tiernan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and David connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiernan scrambles back to his feet.
Tiernan moves forwards but David connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from David misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiernan misses its target.
David misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Tiernan counters by moving into the clinch.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiernan avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
Tiernan lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Tiernan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiernan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Tiernan tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiernan blocking some punches.
Tiernan blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
David has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tiernan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Conor Tiernan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah David.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
David misses with an elbow strike.
David misses with some punches.
Tiernan lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
David lands a left hand.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
David throws an elbow that misses.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tiernan on the inside.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from David.
Tiernan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Tiernan on the inside.
David blocking some punches. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, David throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a body punch in the clinch.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan cracks David with a nice body shot.
David takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Tiernan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tiernan.
David misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiernan's brow.
Tiernan lands a left hand.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiernan gets through David's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
David lands an elbow that stopped Tiernan in his tracks for a moment.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan blocking some punches. #T4#
Tiernan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
David throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiernan lands with a right to the head.
David creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
David misses with the head strike.
Tiernan lands a left hand.
Tiernan avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Tiernan misses with some punches. #TD#
Tiernan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed David clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tiernan controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Tiernan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. David defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Tiernan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Tiernan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
David forces Tiernan back against the cage and clinches.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
David pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiernan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
David scores with a hook to the body.
David throws a head punch that misses.
Tiernan tries for a takedown but David manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
David tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiernan's brow.
Tiernan taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, David throws an elbow but misses.
Tiernan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
David tries to throw a body punch but Tiernan avoids it by throwing David back against the cage.
David is working Tiernan over against the cage.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of David's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, David throws an elbow but misses.
David lands an elbow that stopped Tiernan in his tracks for a moment.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Tiernan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiernan.
David throws a head punch that misses.
Tiernan blocks an elbow strike.
David tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiernan's elbow.
Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
Tiernan blocks an elbow strike from David.
Tiernan dodges an elbow strike from David.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
David scores with a shot to the side of Tiernan's head.
David misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by David.#T2#
A shot in the inside from David.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiernan.
Tiernan avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
David prevents a body shot from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davids head.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
David lands a left hand.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by David.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
David blocking some punches.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Tiernan has David pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tiernan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending David tumbling to the mat - Tiernan dives into David's guard.
Tiernan wants to stand but David is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Tiernan wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiernan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiernan is looking to stand up but David won't let him.
Tiernan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tiernan wants to get up but he can't break David's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
David shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiernan as he jumps to the side.
David digs a good hook to Tiernan's body.
Tiernan dives in for a single leg takedown but David sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elijah David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David darts in looking for a takedown but Tiernan gets double underhooks and turns David into the cage. #TD#
Tiernan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
David moves into full guard.
Tiernan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Conor Tiernan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Tiernan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan lands with a nice combination. David backs away looking to recover.
David slips a jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan moves out of range as David strikes.
Tiernan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
David has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiernan finds it's way round the side to connect with David's head.
Conor Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan throws a hook but David blocks it.
David scores with a decent looking hook.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiernan connects with a jab.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
Tiernan lands a really nice looking cross but David seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiernan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
David avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Tiernan scores with a nice strike.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
David throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tiernan feints a jab promting David to slip. Tiernan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. David slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
David is rocked!
Jab, jab by Tiernan - just one landing.
David is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiernan finish him?
David throws an overhand right that lands on Tiernan's shoulder, as Tiernan tries to avoid the shot.
Tiernan lands with a right hand.
Tiernan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David.
Tiernan lands a jab to the head.
David shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiernan tries to sprawl out of it but David keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiernan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiernan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
David is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
David gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tiernan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Tiernan!
Conor Tiernan retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Conor Tiernan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - David circles away. #CL2#
Taylor pushes David up against the cage in a clinch.
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
David is looking for a counter combo.
David lands a jab-cross combination.
David throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor 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.#CL2#
David tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taylor is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
David lands a shot to the body.#TD#
David has picked Taylor up - he's going for a ride! David dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor wants to improve his position but David is controlling well. #T1#
David lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as David sits in half guard.
David trying to advance position but Taylor counters by regaining guard.
Taylor is adopting a defensive guard.
David throws a strike but Taylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
David 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#
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
David thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but David is staying active.#T3#
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
David thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
David throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
David is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Taylor clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
David tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent David's takedown attempt.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
David lands an uppercut.
David scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from David on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
David tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
David misses with a takedown
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taylor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is looking to score with low kicks.
As David backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but David manages to avoid it all.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but David pushes him off.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - David circles away. #T1##CL2#
Taylor pushes David up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
David throws an elbow but it's blocked.
I was talking to David's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of David's head.
Taylor presses David against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
David lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, David creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
David misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Taylor. #T2#
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by David.
David misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by David.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
David throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
David pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
David dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and David counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
David lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Taylor is rocked!#T3#
David throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Taylor.
David with a nice cross.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can David finish him?
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but David paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Taylor drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! David swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Taylor's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah David!
In defeat, Glen Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck all you bitches!'.

Event: AFA 4
Date: Jan 02, 2018

#R1#
Gniewek is looking to clinch.
David misses with a body shot.
Gniewek tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
David tries a quick counter leg kick but Gniewek is wise to it.
David throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gniewek is looking to counter the offense by David and move into the clinch.
David fakes the leg kick and cracks Gniewek in the body.
Gniewek is looking to clinch.
Good work by Gniewek as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gniewek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gniewek misses with a left hand
and David counters with a stiff right hand.
David misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gniewek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David blocks a jab.
Gniewek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
Gniewek blocks a head kick by David.
Gniewek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gniewek counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2#
David instigates a clinch.
David creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by David as Gniewek tries to tie him up.
Gniewek blocking some punches.
David misses with an elbow strike.
Gniewek lands with a short shot to the head.
Gniewek is pushing David up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
David lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Gniewek successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Gniewek working for submissions but it's allowed David to get to half guard.
Gniewek tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
Gniewek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but David scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Nice strikes from David there.
David slips a nice elbow through Gniewek's hands, connecting with Gniewek's forehead.
Ground and pound from David.
David landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
David is looking to take a break and control but Gniewek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gniewek is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at mickeyharts the greatest , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gniewek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. David connects with a nice short shot to Gniewek's temple.
David performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gniewek is trying to control but can't.
Gniewek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of David's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take David's back!#T3#
David breaks Gniewek's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
David makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
David wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
Gniewek looking to control.
David won't allow Gniewek to sweep him here. #SUB#
David is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gniewek has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. David is looking to defend but Gniewek has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for David! Gniewek pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, David taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julian Gniewek!
A victorious Julian Gniewek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFA 2
Date: Dec 05, 2017

#R1#
David throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
David keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Apollo shoots in and bounces David off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Apollo won't allow David to sweep him here.
Apollo trying to move into half guard but instead David has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
David trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo looking to control.
Apollo 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.
David is working Apollo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
David works over Apollo with some ground and pound from guard.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Apollo is controlling David's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
David must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Apollo controlling the position.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apollo controlling David's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David misses with the combination.
David connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
A swing and a miss from David.
David thuds his shin into the meat of Apollo's side.
David fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apollo on the side of the head.
Apollo tries to score a power double leg takedown but David sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apollo somewhat.#T3#
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
David gets caught flat footed, as Apollo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
David bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apollo's guard. #REVB#
Apollo is trying to control the position but David postures up.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Apollo working for a triangle but David defends it easily.
David stays in close to Apollo's body and controls the position.
Apollo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Apollo trying to control the position. #T4#
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard. #REVR#
Apollo trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Apollo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Apollo wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Apollo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
David thows a huge punch but Apollo dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Apollo dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Apollo's head and hops out.
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from David.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo checks a leg kick nicely.
David has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
David wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo is trying to control. David wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apollo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Apollo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but David sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Apollo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, David has managed to free his arm - good work.
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Apollo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but David sees it coming and defends easily.
Apollo moves into full mount! David won't be happy about that!
Apollo tries to control but David wriggling away.
David really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Apollo wants to control the pace but David is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Apollo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and David is now in Apollo's guard. A big mistake from Apollo there, giving up the dominant position!
Apollo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DJ Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Apollo trying to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw David working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David preventing the sweep.
David trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David controlling from the top position.
Apollo is adopting a defensive guard.
Apollo continues to stall.#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.
David stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Apollo has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Apollo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo darts in looking for a takedown but David gets double underhooks and turns Apollo into the cage.
Apollo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Apollo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
David is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 DJ Apollo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Apollo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around David's waist but David gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apollo off to one side.
David is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Apollo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elijah David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Apollo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Apollo lands in his opponent's guard.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but David is retaining full guard.
Apollo is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as David holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
David bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apollo's guard. #REVB#
Apollo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
David is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Apollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
David throws an elbow that misses. Apollo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Apollo!#REVR#
Apollo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
David 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.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
David keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo controlling from the top position.
Apollo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
David 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.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from David misses.
Apollo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
David scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apollo doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
David has closed the distance and engaged Apollo in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apollo's brow.
Apollo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. David fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
David's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and David duly obliges.
David throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Apollo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. David sprawls well initially but Apollo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but David defends it.
David tries to get to full guard but Apollo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Apollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. David doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Apollo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo wants to take a breather but David is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think David 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah David!

Event: DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Felix tries to keep at a distance but David has taken the fight into the clinch.
David lands with a left to the head.
David scores with a nice hook to the head.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Rafael Felix has been cut.
David lands a damaging elbow.
Felix takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Rafael Felix's cut even more.
David presses Felix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
David lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for David.
A nice glancing elbow lands by David. #CUT#
The cut above Rafael Felix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
David lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
Rafael Felix's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Felix tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
David is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Felix can't fight it off and eventually David manages to take the fight to the floor. Felix looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
David sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Felix's guard. #T1#
David works his way into side control.
Felix is looking to regain half guard here but David keeps moving and retains side control.
David cracks Felix with a big elbow.
David lands an elbow.
David lands an elbow.
David is working Felix over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Felix is rocked!
David scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Felix is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and David can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah David!

Event: DFN#12 Slow vs Momoch
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pitung is landing a low percentage of strikes.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Pitung.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Pitung's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
David throws a lazy right hand but Pitung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David throws an overhand right that lands on Pitung's shoulder, as Pitung tries to avoid the shot.
David just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitung thuds a left hand into David's body.
David looks to land a right hand but Pitung moved out of range.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David tests Pitung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David avoids the head kick by Pitung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David swings widly with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pitung checks a low kick from David.
David tries to bum rush Pitung with a series of wild strikes but Pitung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As David looks to move away, Pitung throws a big counter combo but David just gets out of the way.
David misses with a two punch combination.
David looks to throw a body kick
and Pitung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitung circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David misses the shot to the body.
David attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pitung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitung lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from David.
Bang Pitung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitung avoids a punch combination nicely.
David thows a left - swing and a miss!
As David looks to move away, Pitung throws a big counter combo but David just gets out of the way.
David swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pitung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
David lands a body shot.
David throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitung checks a leg kick.
David misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by David. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Pitung misses.
Pitung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pitung there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
David bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pitung's head.
David misses with a head kick.
Pitung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from David.
David misses with a hook. Pitung ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. David does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from David.
Pitung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David misses with an uppercut. Pitung saw that one coming.
A punch combination from David misses.
Pitung misses with a low kick.
David scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pitung looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David looks to land a combination but Pitung avoids it well.
Pitung looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
David misses the jab.#T3#
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pitung on the side of the head.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pitung throws out the jab.
David cracks Pitung with an open hand slap.
David looks to throw the jab but Pitung is out of range.
Pitung throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
David throws a jab when Pitung was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by David or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitung, which made it look bad. #CL2#
David has Pitung up against the cage in a clinch.
David lands a left hand.
A short right from Pitung.
Pitung misses with a punch to the body.
Pitung dodges an elbow strike from David.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
Pitung avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Pitung.
Pitung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David digs a right hand into Pitung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitung's gas tank.
Pitung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davids head.
David doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitung avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
Pitung swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from David.
Pitung blocks an elbow strike from David.
Pitung prevents a body shot from David.
David misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pitung fails to land.
David throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pitung.
David throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pitung breaks from the clinch.
Pitung fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitung misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
David throws a combination that misses
and Pitung counters with a series of strikes. David will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
David checks a leg kick.
Pitung checks the leg kick.
Pitung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
David scores with a jab to the head.
David throws the kick towards the body but Pitung avoids it.
Pitung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pitung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
David pushes Pitung away with a front kick.
David tries a low kick but Pitung avoids it.
Jab by Pitung.
David bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pitung's head.
Pitung tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitung sizes up David with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
David attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pitung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Pitung throws a big shot that misses.
Pitung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab. #T1#
David tries to clinch but Pitung is having none of it.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David misses with a straight left.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David misses with an uppercut
and Pitung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elijah David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitung misses with an uppercut.
Pitung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitung is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Pitung circles away and we're back to standing.
Pitung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from David finds it's way round the side to connect with Pitung's head.
David throws a low kick, looking for Pitung's leg but Pitung calmly moves out of range.
David throws a sloppy head kick and Pitung moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from David misses.
Pitung throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
Pitung lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitung misses with a hook.#T2#
David throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Pitung counters with a nice right hand that sends David toppling to the canvas! David scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pitung finish him?!#ROC#
David is rocked!
David swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pitung counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bang Pitung!
A relieved looking Bang Pitung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFN#9 Lovelair vs Momochi
Date: Jun 27, 2017

#R1#
David throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernanda on the side of the head.
David getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fernanda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
David throws a body punch but Fernanda moves out of range.
A punch combination from David misses.
Fernanda throws a counter combo.
David lands a jab to the head.
Fernanda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
David with a nice cross.
David looks to land a combination. Fernanda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Fernanda.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernanda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
David throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Left hook, right uppercut from David. #TD#
David closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fernanda did well to prevent David getting side control.
David working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
David controlling the action here.
David has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
David is nestled in close to Fernanda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fernanda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
David is taking a breather. Fernanda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from David. #T2#
David landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fernanda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with David. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
David is nestled in close to Fernanda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
David drops an elbow to the side of Fernanda's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fernanda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
David scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fernanda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
David is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. David lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Fernanda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
David is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. David connects with a nice short shot to Fernanda's temple.
Fernanda trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
David in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
David takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
David dominating with strikes here.
David sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
David lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Fernanda is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oooooh, big shot lands for David! Fernanda is hurt baaadly! David is firing away with more strikes - Fernanda is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah David!
Geronimo Fernanda spoke after the fight, saying 'Props to Elijah, he put on a hell of a fight and is a world class fighter. But this fight never should have been put together. This was my first fight with this organization and my third fight overall, like wtf?! Who thought this was a good matchup? Thanks Alexander Biro.'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 40
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusuke.
A little feinted left hand from Yusuke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yusuke ducks under a wild hook from David.
David uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yusuke has time to react.
David throws a right hand that Yusuke ducks under and follows up with a left that Yusuke also avoids with ease.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Yusuke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yusuke dodges the punch combination from David.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David dips to his left and cracks Yusuke with an uppercut!
David needs to keep his hands up - Yusuke had a free shot at his head there.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
David moves out of range as Yusuke throws a body kick.
David lands a two punch combo.
Yusuke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David lands with an overhand left.
David throws a push kick but Yusuke slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Yusuke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Yusuke.
David is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
David misses with a double jab.
David moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
David takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as David checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yusuke slips under a jab.
Yusuke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
David throws a looping overhand right but Yusuke ducks down to avoid it.
David swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Yusuke counter with a right hand.
David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yusuke misses with a body shot.
Yusuke tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
Yusuke throws a front kick that sends David stumbling back into the cage.
David throws a one two combo.
David gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
David on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yusuke slips a jab and a cross from David.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujii Yusuke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yusuke scores with a kick to the body.
David defending well as Yusuke loads up on a big left hand.
Yusuke looks to land a left hand but David moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Yusuke throws a body shot but no joy.
Yusuke clobbers David with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Yusuke clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
Yusuke looking to stall.
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Yusuke.
Yusuke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yusuke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
David fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yusuke sprawls well initially but David persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yusuke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Yusuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. David is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David cracks Yusuke with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Yusuke is looking for a triangle but David pushes his legs off easily.
David is stalling in the full guard.
David landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
David chips away with some ground and pound.
David looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Yusuke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. David is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yusuke.
David trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Yusuke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Yusuke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but David wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yusuke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
David scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yusuke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute David jumps into side control!
Yusuke gets back to half guard.
David seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
David takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
David passes into side control, despite Yusuke's attempt to control the position.
David in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yusuke wants to control but David postures up.
Yusuke sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by David.
Yusuke slips a jab from David.
Yusuke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yusuke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from David misses
and Yusuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Yusuke there.
David throws a right and a left that Yusuke avoids nicely.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Yusuke misses its target.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yusuke moves out of range of the strikes.
David checks the leg kick nicely there.
David wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
David ducks right into an uppercut from Yusuke.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusuke moves away.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Yusuke dodges the punch combination from David.
Yusuke throws a push kick but David slaps the foot to one side.
Yusuke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yusuke avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Yusuke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yusuke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from David finds it's target.
Yusuke looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
Yusuke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yusuke circles away quickly and effectively.
Yusuke throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
Yusuke tries to clinch but David is having none of it.
David sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
David keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
David misses with a hook.
David takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yusuke lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Yusuke. #T2#
Yusuke with a hook.
David's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and David duly obliges.
Yusuke throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
David misses with a double jab
and Yusuke counters with a stiff right hand.
David scoring well with a low kick there.
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yusuke circles away quickly and effectively.
Yusuke sizes up David with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yusuke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yusuke looks to throw the jab but David is out of range.
Yusuke lands a jab to the head.
David slips under a jab from Yusuke.
David misses with a shot to the body
and Yusuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Yusuke catches David right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
David is rocked!
Yusuke fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks David square on the jaw! Damn, David is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fujii Yusuke!

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 29
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
David throws a body punch but Nevsky moves out of range.
Nevsky throws a body shot but no joy.
David gets cracked there but stands up to it.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevsky was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
David takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David with a hook.
David lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nevsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
Nevsky scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nevsky misses the target.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch but David swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevsky wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance.
As Nevsky looks to move away, David throws a big counter combo but Nevsky just gets out of the way.
Nevsky blocks a leg kick.
Nevsky is looking for the big counter here.
Nevsky misses with a straight right. #T1#
A punch combination from David misses.
Nevsky was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body punch from David.
Nevsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
David throws a nice outside leg kick.
David walks into a stiff left hand from Nevsky.
David connects with a looping right hand.
Nevsky misses with a body shot.
Nevsky lands a really nice looking cross but David seems unphased.
David throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - David coming out on top.
That kick from Nevsky tenderised David's leg. David is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nevsky misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like David wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David lands with an overhand left.
Nevsky scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Nevsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nevsky scores with a sloppy right hand. David should have avoided that one.
Alexander Nevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevsky misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
Nevsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
David bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nevsky's head backwards.
David walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nevsky tries to clinch up.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevsky.
David comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nevsky wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance.
David with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nevsky to score with a decent uppercut.
David throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Nevsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Nevsky is looking to control David's arms but David gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nevsky has his back to the cage.
Nevsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nevsky working David over with knees to the body.
David letting Nevsky take a breather here.
David dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nevsky lands with a right to the head.
David wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Nevsky.
Nevsky can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
Nice body punch from Nevsky - that landed with a thud.
Nevsky slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevsky. David does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by David.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
A combination from David does no damage.
Nevsky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
David falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nevsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps David thinking.
A punch combination from Nevsky misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - David throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nevsky is looking to slow David down with leg kicks.
David throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David throws a nice looking combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nevsky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! David had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nevsky. David shrugs it off though.
Nevsky misses with a wild body shot.
David misses with a double jab
and Nevsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nevsky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Nevsky 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#
Nevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
Nevsky throws the kick towards the body but David avoids it.
It looked like David wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nevsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David with a jab.
David missing with a left hand there. Nevsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nevsky! But no joy.
Good shot there by Nevsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nevsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David misses with a two punch combination.
David scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nevsky takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
David feints a jab promting Nevsky to slip. David then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nevsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
David looks to throw the jab but Nevsky is out of range.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As David backs off Nevsky throws a huge counter combo but David manages to avoid it all.
Nevsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David misses the jab.
A big left from David misses.
Nevsky misses with a hook.
David scores with the left hand. Nevsky knows he should have avoided that one.
David cracks Nevsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
David throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Nevsky counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nevsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevsky scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but David blocks it.
Nevsky lands an uppercut.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Nevsky.
David throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Nevsky on the inside.
Nevsky lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander Nevsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nevsky lands a nice uppercut.
David misses with an elbow over the top.
Nevsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
David has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nevsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
David's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nevsky misses with a low kick.
David is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh David got wobbled bad by a big combination! Nevsky presses forward with punches and knees until David stumbles to the ground! The ref watches David closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!

Event: Just Bleed 25.5
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
David misses with a hook
and Rawlings counters with a straight right hand.
Rawlings connects with a looping right hand.
David looks to land a left hand but Rawlings moved out of range nicely.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings slips a jab from David.
Rawlings takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
David misses with a hook. Rawlings ducked under it nicely.
Rawlings steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from David.
David throws a combination. Rawlings tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
David throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawlings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
David scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rawlings gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
David lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, David throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, David creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
David breaks the clinch.
David throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
Rawlings slips a straight right by David.
Rawlings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
David avoids the body shot from Rawlings.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as David sprawls well. David wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rawlings gets slowly back to his feet.
David misses with an uppercut.
David lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Rawlings needs to keep his hands up - David had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
Rawlings shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from David misses the target.
Elijah David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
A big left from David misses.
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt.
David throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rawlings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Rawlings lands.
David stuffs the takedown.
It looked like David wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from David misses its target.
David lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
David lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rawlings with a body punch. A glancing blow.
David throws a hook to the side of Rawlings's head but Rawlings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlings is just out of range.
Rawlings on the wrong end of a nice jab.
David slips a jab from Rawlings.
Rawlings misses with a takedown
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawlings goes for a double leg but David avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as David continues to drive forward.
Rawlings throws a big shot that misses.
David fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Rawlings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but David shows good takedown defense.
David throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawlings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings thows a left - swing and a miss!
David takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
David throws a body shot but no joy.
David tries to move into range but Rawlings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
David looks to land a combination but Rawlings avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
Rawlings cracks a nice hook into David's ribs.#TD2#
David gets caught flat footed, as Rawlings shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
David kicks Rawlings off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rawlings moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
Rawlings throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
Rawlings misses the shot to the body.
David throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Rawlings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David blocks a jab.
David takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rawlings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from David misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David misses with a hook. Rawlings ducked under it nicely.
Rawlings is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rawlings lands in his opponent's guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rawlings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
David is pulling down on Rawlings's head to control his posture.
Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rawlings landing with the ground and pound.
David keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings with a nice head shot there.
David is adopting a defensive guard.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
David pulls Rawlings in to control the position. #T3#
Rawlings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rawlings controlling from the top position.
Rawlings won't allow David to get back to his feet.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
David looks to throw the jab but Rawlings is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rawlings misses.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawlings.
Elijah David is winning the standup battle so far.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4##CL2#
Rawlings gets a clinch.
Rawlings blocks the elbow strike.
Rawlings goes for a takedown attempt but David pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David jabs at Rawlings's body.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but David avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as David continues to drive forward.
David's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and David duly obliges.
David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlings can do to turn this around?
Rawlings walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
David swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
David stuffs the takedown.
Elijah David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
David misses with a wild body shot.
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 Elijah David 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#
David misses with a body shot.
David bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rawlings's head.
David swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rawlings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David misses with a straight right.
David punishes Rawlings's body with a nice straight punch.
Rawlings tries to close the distance and clinch but David swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rawlings wants to counter the offense by David and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rawlings dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Rawlings's head and hops out.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rawlings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A slow jab from Rawlings misses its intended target.
Rawlings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from David.
David misses the shot to the body.
Rawlings dips to his left and cracks David with an uppercut!
Rawlings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rawlings takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rawlings throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David throws a lazy right hand but Rawlings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Rawlings tries to counter it with a takedown but David pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rawlings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but David avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from David misses its target.
David slips under a jab from Rawlings.
David was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
David lands with a nice body punch.
David tries to bum rush Rawlings with a series of wild strikes but Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt.
Elijah David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Rawlings has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rawlings there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rawlings is trying hard to land a takedown here. David sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawlings dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Rawlings's head and hops out.
Rawlings avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Rawlings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawlings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elijah David is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
David scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David digs a good hook to Rawlings's body. #TD2#
David gets caught napping as Rawlings dives in and scores a takedown. David manages to retain guard.
Rawlings throws an elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rawlings's guard. Nice move by David!#REVR#
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
David won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here.
David wants to control from the top but Rawlings keeps moving.
Rawlings doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Rawlings is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
David controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but David defending well.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rawlings lands a nice short elbow.
Reno Rawlings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David wants to control but Rawlings is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah David showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for David, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah David!
In defeat, Reno Rawlings stepped up to the mic, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: Just Bleed 21
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
David throws a leg kick but Yusuke sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
David manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yusuke on his heels. He'll look to pass Yusuke's guard now, I'm sure.
Yusuke looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
David wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Yusuke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. David doesn't defend quickly enough and Yusuke has managed to lock this one up! Can David escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yusuke on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fujii Yusuke!

Event: Just Bleed 15 - Bolek VS Smith
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
David throws a sloppy body shot
and Nevsky counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from David.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nevsky! But no joy.
Nevsky slips under a jab from David.
David lands a front kick.
Nevsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
David misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD2#
Nevsky lands a big head kick that sends David tumbling to the mat! Nevsky takes a step backwards and waves David back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah David has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David defending well as Nevsky loads up on a big left hand.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nevsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
David throws a jab but it's blocked by Nevsky.
David throws a big shot that misses.
David misses with a looping right.
David throws a combination that misses
and Nevsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nevsky defends well and David ends up having to push Nevsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nevsky's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nevsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David misses with a left hand
and Nevsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Nevsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
David throws an off balance right hand
letting Nevsky counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
David is rocked!
David glances at the clock... BAM! Nevsky nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends David crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, David is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Nevsky!

Event: Just Bleed 13
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
David lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolek lands with a good body shot.
Bolek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolek lands a nice looking body shot.
David with a nice cross.
Bolek with a jab.
Bolek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolek is just out of range.
Bolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolek tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David takes a shot to the body in his stride.
David fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
David moves out of range as Bolek strikes.
Bolek throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. David catches Bolek right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by David. Beautiful body shot.
David misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
David shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolek throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
Bolek missing with a left hand there. David was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David moves out of range as Bolek strikes.
David scores with a jab.
David uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bolek has time to react.
A lazy left from Bolek finds it's target.
Bolek scores with the left hand. David knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from David.
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
Bolek lands a nice looking body shot.
David ducks under a wild hook from Bolek.
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolek misses with a looping left.
David slips under a jab.
David lands a nice shot that snaps Bolek's head back. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Bolek as he connects with a hook.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billy Bolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolek jabs David right on the nose. David blinks but takes it well.
David misses with a kick to the body.
Bolek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bolek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolek takes one to the side of the head.
David walks into a jab.
Bolek slips under a jab.
David lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolek moves out of range as David strikes.
Bolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from David.
Bolek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
David connects with a jab.
David takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Bolek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David misses the shot to the body.
David lands a right hook to the body.
Bolek lands the left hand.
Bolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David lands a slapping body shot.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolek lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
David misses the shot to the body.
David staying out of range there.
David looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolek scores with a jab. David acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
David throws an overhand right that lands on Bolek's shoulder, as Bolek tries to avoid the shot.
Bolek missing with a left hand there. David was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bolek with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolek throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
Bolek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolek throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by David as he connects with a hook.
David scores with a one two! Bolek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bolek throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
A little jabbing left from David on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolek lands with a nice combination. David backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
David is rocked!
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by David there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
David is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolek finish him?
Bolek drops David with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bolek follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bolek!
Billy Bolek is the new lightweight champion!
Billy Bolek bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Just Bleed 8
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
McCoy throws a solid leg kick but David takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCoy.
David misses with a straight left.
David falls off balance throwing a combination
and David takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
David on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCoy. McCoy obviously looking to wear him down.
David checks the leg kick.
David moves out of range as McCoy throws a body kick.
McCoy throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from David misses.
A cross from McCoy lands.#TD2#
David closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCoy quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
McCoy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy slips a jab from David.
McCoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from McCoy.#TD2#
David shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCoy is controlling David's posture.#T1#
David postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
David trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
David is working McCoy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
David lands a couple of digs.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is trying to keep David in close. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoy has wrist control.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
David postures up.
McCoy being controlled here, momentarily.
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCoy 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.
David working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCoy's head.
David trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom. #T3#
David seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
David lands a couple of elbows.
David has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
David is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
David pushes down on McCoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. David connects with a nice short shot to McCoy's temple.
McCoy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but David scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCoy is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
McCoy is looking for a sweep. David is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
David thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCoy's head.
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
McCoy wants to control but David is keeping busy.
David is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David is thwarting McCoy's attempts to control the position.
David landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elijah David 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#
McCoy throws a chopping leg kick but David manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
David lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
David comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
David blocks a head kick by McCoy.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCoy lands with a nice body punch.
David thuds his right hand into McCoy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCoy moves out of range as David strikes.
David lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
McCoy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
David is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
David throws an elbow that misses. McCoy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by McCoy!#REVR#
McCoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
David bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard. #REVB#
McCoy keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David preventing the sweep.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
David works over McCoy with some ground and pound from guard.
David postures up in McCoy's guard and throws a big left but McCoy blocks it. #SUB#
McCoy looking for a guillotine here but David defends easily.
David with a nice head shot there.#T2#
McCoy trying to control the position.
David lands a couple of digs.
David slips nicely into half guard.
Elijah David has got the better of the ground game so far.
David lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
David throwing shots but McCoy is blocking nicely.
McCoy is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
David trying to control the pace.
David drops an elbow to the side of McCoy's head. #T3#
David slips a nice elbow through McCoy's hands, connecting with McCoy's forehead.
David looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCoy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
David wants to pass the guard but McCoy is defending well.
David passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCoy!
David lands a nice shot to the head.
David fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David landing punches. #ROC2#
McCoy is rocked!
David lands a big shot to the head and McCoy winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elijah David!

Event: Just Bleed 1
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Boyka drops his hands momentarily and David takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
David throws out a powerful jab.
David throws a series of strikes that have Boyka backpedaling.
Boyka fails with an attempt to clinch.
David moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
David closes the distance and clinches.
Boyka is trying to force a seperation but David has the dominant position.
David keeps control of Boyka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
David lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by David.
Boyka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from David.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
David lands an elbow that stopped Boyka in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from David.
Boyka working hard to break the clinch.
David has Boyka pressed against the cage, preventing Boyka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boyka tries for a takedown. No joy.
David scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
David lands an elbow just above Boyka 's eye.
David lands an elbow that stopped Boyka in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for David.
Boyka looks winded!
A body shot lands from David.
David working some nice short punches in the clinch.
David stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for David.
David stalls.
David creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boyka's defenses.
David lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyka misses with a knee strike.
Boyka tries for a takedown but David manages to get underhooks.
Elijah David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Boyka.
Nice body punch from David.
David stalls.
David lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
David digs a right hand underneath Boyka's ribcage. Boyka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, David creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
David scores with a hook to the body.
David presses Boyka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
David works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by David.
David gets through Boyka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyka takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for David.
David lands a body punch in the clinch.
David holding his opponent close, against the cage.
David lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Yuri Boyka's cut even more.
David effectively controlling the action here.
David gets through Boyka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyka takes an elbow to the temple.
Boyka tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
David will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boyka up against the cage.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
David gets through Boyka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from David - that landed with a thud.
David lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Yuri Boyka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Boyka is rocked!
David lands an elbow that stopped Boyka in his tracks for a moment.
Boyka is still on wobbly legs! Can David finish him?
David lands an elbow inside that Boyka shrugs off. #CUT#
Yuri Boyka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
David lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Boyka to his knees! David keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah David!
Yuri Boyka was interviewed post fight and said 'You fucking talk to much'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
Inclan misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and David counters by clinching up.
David makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
David lands a nice elbow.
David scores with a hook to the body.
Inclan is looking to break free of the clinch but David has double underhooks.
Inclan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from David.
Inclan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
David working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from David - that landed with a thud.
David lands an elbow just above Inclan 's eye.
David lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from David.
David lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from David.
David stalls.
Inclan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
David stalling against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by David. #T1#
David lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by David.
David scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by David. #ROC2#
Inclan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Inclan has been cut.
David stalls.
David lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
David lands a body shot in the clinch.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Inclan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
David stalling the fight.
David works on Inclan's body with a couple of short punches.
Inclan seems to have got his legs back now.
David scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from David as the two fighters clinch.
Inclan working hard to break the clinch.
David lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David displaying some good clinch control by pressing Inclan up against the cage.#T2#
David lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inclan tries to land a knee to the head but David blocks with his arms.
Inclan wants to break free but David has control.
Inclan takes an elbow to the temple.
Inclan takes an elbow to the forehead.
David lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from David.
The referee is keeping an eye on David - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
David stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
David lands an elbow that stopped Inclan in his tracks for a moment.
David lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by David.#T3#
Inclan letting David take a breather here.
Inclan wants a takedown.
David scores with a shoulder strike.
David lands a body shot.
David is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
David scores with a shoulder strike.
David scores with a shot to the side of Inclan's head.
A left hand lands to the body for David.
David lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
David lands a body shot.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Rafael Inclan's cut is getting worse.
Good body shot from David.
David lands with a left to the head.
David prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Inclan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
David holding his opponent close, against the cage.
David creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Inclan! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for David.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah David!

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