Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 8L 54 - Thungergods Wrath
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Sharp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson defending well as Sharp loads up on a big left hand.
Sharp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Sharp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Sharp has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp scores with a hook.
Ragnarsson lands with a hook. Sharp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharp throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Asa Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Sharp staying out of range there.#CL2#
Sharp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ragnarsson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sharp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Ragnarsson lands a head shot.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Sharp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sharp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharp slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sharp.
Ragnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp moves in looking to clinch but Ragnarsson pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.#CL2#
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sharp tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Sharp.
Sharp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Sharp blocks it.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Sharp scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sharp has Ragnarsson pressed against the ropes, preventing Ragnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sharp with a knee to the head.
Sharp with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sigurd Ragnarsson has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp digs a right hand into Ragnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ragnarsson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sharp - that landed with a thud.
Sharp landing knees to the head.
Sharp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Ragnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharp.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Sharp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Sharp has managed to clinch.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp misses with a knee strike.
Sharp lands with a light punch inside.
Sharp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges.
Sharp cracks Ragnarsson with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Sharp presses Ragnarsson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharp scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head. #T1#
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Sharp blocks it.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow.
Sharp lands a shot to the body.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sharp.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharp.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharp.
Sharp looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Asa Sharp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sharp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sharp lands a left hand.
Sharp stalling in the clinch.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp misses with a knee strike.
Sharp throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Sharp pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
A body shot lands from Sharp.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sharp blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Sharp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarsson.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Sharp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Sharp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Ragnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and pushes Ragnarsson back into the ropes.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Sharp lands with a left to the head.
Sharp scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Sharp.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharp is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Sharp looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Sharp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Sharp.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharp avoids it.
Sharp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Sharp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Sharp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sharp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sharp tries to stall but Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Sharp.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
Sharp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sharp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Asa Sharp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sharp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharp lands a knee to the head.
Sharp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sharp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sharp lands a nice uppercut.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp misses with a knee strike.
Sharp looking to stall.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharp 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Asa Sharp!

Asa Sharp wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Asa Sharp stared into the camera and said 'Nice to fight a true vet in my last fight...I m officially going back to the gym to vecome a sparbot my career has landed me in the hof i beat the best!!!!'.
Sigurd Ragnarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'Takes off gloves and sits them in the middle of the ring I am finished...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.

Event: 8L 52 - TITL3 N1GHT
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Maartins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maartins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yevgen Maartins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Maartins avoids it.
Maartins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maartins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Maartins throws a body kick.
Maartins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Maartins.#CL#
Maartins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Maartins pushes off an throws an elbow but Ragnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maartins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maartins.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Maartins.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maartins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maartins or not.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Maartins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maartins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Maartins throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maartins is defending well for now.
Maartins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Maartins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maartins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maartins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maartins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maartins.
Maartins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maartins misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsson avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks with his arms.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Maartins tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maartins looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maartins controls his hands.
Ragnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Maartins.
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Maartins tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maartins tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Maartins back against the ropes.
Maartins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson cracks Maartins with a nice body shot.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnarsson avoids it.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
Maartins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maartins is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maartins backwards.
Ragnarsson gets through Maartins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maartins tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Maartins back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Maartins.
Maartins misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maartins tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Maartins takes a shot to the head.
Maartins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson 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#
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Ragnarsson lands.
Ragnarsson wants to slow Maartins down by chopping away at his legs.
Maartins slips under a jab.
Maartins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Maartins misses the target.
Maartins works over Ragnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Maartins throws a shot to the body.
Maartins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnarsson.
Maartins closes the distance but Ragnarsson moves to the side
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maartins looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson scores with the left hand. Maartins knows he should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maartins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maartins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maartins works the jab nicely.
Ragnarsson lands a head kick!
Maartins defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Maartins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Maartins moved out of range nicely.
Maartins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maartins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maartins is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Maartins blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
A jab from Maartins does it's job there.
Ragnarsson 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.
Maartins is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Maartins.
A good leg kick by Maartins.
Maartins slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maartins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ragnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maartins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maartins checks a leg kick nicely.
Maartins looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.#T2#
Ragnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maartins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Maartins.
Maartins tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Maartins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maartins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Maartins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maartins tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Maartins pushes Ragnarsson up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maartins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maartins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maartins tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Maartins back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maartins backwards.
Maartins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ragnarsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maartins tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maartins backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maartins scores with a nice strike.
Yevgen Maartins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Maartins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Maartins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Maartins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maartins throws out a leg kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range and Maartins only half commits.
Maartins blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Maartins throws a body shot but no joy.
Maartins throws a combination. Ragnarsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maartins lands a head shot.
Maartins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maartins.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Maartins ducks down to avoid it.
As Ragnarsson looks to move away, Maartins throws a big counter combo but Ragnarsson just gets out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maartins.
Maartins slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Maartins tried to counter with a leg kick but Ragnarsson avoided it.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Maartins ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Maartins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maartins is looking to counter punch.
Maartins throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.#T1#
Ragnarsson is looking to chop away at Maartins's legs.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Maartins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maartins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maartins.
Maartins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Maartins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maartins.
Maartins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maartins throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Maartins blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Maartins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand right.
Ragnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Maartins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ragnarsson.
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Maartins tries a head kick but it misses.
Maartins throws a solid leg kick but Ragnarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maartins.
Maartins throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maartins.
Maartins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Maartins.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maartins throws a lazy head kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Maartins ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Maartins.
A low kick from Maartins is predictable there
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maartins throws a leg kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maartins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maartins wants to clinch up but Ragnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maartins.
Maartins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Maartins's front leg with a kick but Maartins checks it.
Maartins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maartins throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maartins tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maartins is looking to clinch.
Maartins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maartins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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

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

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!

Sigurd Ragnarsson wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Sigurd Ragnarsson gave a big smile as he said 'Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.

Event: 8L 49 - Pinkerton
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Yalixqua moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. #CL#
Yalixqua clinches.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yalixqua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yalixqua feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down.
A low kick from Yalixqua is predictable there
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yalixqua misses with a body kick.
Ragnarsson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yalixqua throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch.
Yalixqua scores with a body shot. #T1#
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Yalixqua.
Ragnarsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yalixqua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it.
Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yalixqua counters with an inside leg kick.
Yalixqua is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ragnarsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
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!
Ragnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right. #T2#
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Yalixqua misses.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Yalixqua scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Yalixqua.
Ragnarsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Ragnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Yalixqua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yalixqua's head backwards.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Yalixqua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnarsson momentarily.
A head kick by Ragnarsson misses
and Yalixqua counters with a good, hard body kick but Ragnarsson shrugs it off.
Yalixqua lands with an overhand left.
Yalixqua lands a jab.
Ragnarsson catches Yalixqua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ragnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ragnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away.
Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far.
Yalixqua misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Ragnarsson's defenses.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Yalixqua blocks a low kick nicely.
Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yalixqua throws a chopping leg kick but Ragnarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Yalixqua rushes Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yalixqua as the two fighters clinch.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yalixqua scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Yalixqua lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside.
Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
Yalixqua lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yalixqua blocks it with crossed arms.
Yalixqua is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnarsson gets an underhook and turns Yalixqua into the ropes.#BC#
Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Yalixqua pushes him off.
Yalixqua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
Yalixqua throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Yalixqua throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Yalixqua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Yalixqua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Yalixqua checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Yalixqua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Yalixqua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Ragnarsson lands.
Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yalixqua connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarsson's belly button to the back.#T1#
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua takes one on the button.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Yalixqua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Yalixqua.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that Ragnarsson semi-blocks.
Yalixqua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Yalixqua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand.
Yalixqua defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson cracks Yalixqua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ragnarsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Ragnarsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Ragnarsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yalixqua lands with a right hand.
Yalixqua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
A cross from Yalixqua lands.
Yalixqua slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Yalixqua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
A jab from Ragnarsson misses.
Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yalixqua 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!

Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua 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: 8L 43 - Westbrook
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ragnarsson will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ragnarsson works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva lands a nice hook to Ragnarsson's body. Ragnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson checks a low kick from Silva.
Ragnarsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ragnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Silva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Donk. Ragnarsson catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Silva jabs Ragnarsson right on the nose. Ragnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Ragnarsson lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.#CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ragnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #BC#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.#T2#
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Silva thuds his right hand into Ragnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ragnarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Ragnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Silva staying out of range there.#CL2#
Silva rushes Ragnarsson and presses him up against the ropes.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
Silva misses with some punches.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Jab by Ragnarsson.
A clash of legs there as Ragnarsson blocks the low kick.
Ragnarsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ragnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva cracks Ragnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsson throws a counter high kick but Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. #T2#
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnarsson off balance momentarily.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arnaldo Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Arnaldo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sigurd Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson throws a quick counter head kick but Silva was just out of range.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silva just manages to avoid it.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragnarsson under the eye.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.#T1#
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Silva.
Ragnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Jab by Silva.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson lands a head kick!
Silva swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Silva.
Silva swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Ragnarsson throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
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 Ragnarsson. #T2#
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnarsson backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand right.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Silva misses.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!

Sigurd Ragnarsson wins by unanimous decision!
As Sigurd Ragnarsson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.

Event: EK 23 - World Series
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by McGraber.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
McGraber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from McGraber lands.
Ragnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
McGraber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but McGraber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGraber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGraber throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ragnarsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
McGraber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. McGraber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGraber is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it. #T1#
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
McGraber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraber misses with a looping right.
McGraber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but McGraber is wise to it.
Jab by McGraber.
McGraber tries to clinch up.
McGraber is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson cracks McGraber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGraber takes one to the side of the head.
McGraber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGraber misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGraber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGraber looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
McGraber tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGraber misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of McGraber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGraber drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGraber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Good work by McGraber as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like McGraber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGraber misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGraber in his tracks.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick
and McGraber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGraber misses with a looping right.
McGraber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGraber scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from McGraber.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGraber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
McGraber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
McGraber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGraber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ragnarsson.
McGraber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGraber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by McGraber.
McGraber misses with a body kick.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGraber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ragnarsson lands with a right hand.
McGraber throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGraber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
McGraber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
McGraber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
McGraber fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McGraber misses the target.
McGraber moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by McGraber.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here. #T1#
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by McGraber.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and McGraber counters with a nice uppercut.
McGraber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ragnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGraber slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGraber tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGraber lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGraber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ragnarsson takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
McGraber jabs Ragnarsson right on the nose. Ragnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraber.
Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
McGraber misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGraber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
McGraber takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGraber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGraber's head backwards.
McGraber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands.
McGraber throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
McGraber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGraber lands with a straight right. Ragnarsson didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraber throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
McGraber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
McGraber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of 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 Pucy McGraber will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Ragnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
McGraber clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
McGraber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McGraber manages to break the clinch.
McGraber misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. McGraber moves away and avoids it.
McGraber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGraber throws out the jab.
McGraber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGraber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnarsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGraber.#T1#
McGraber throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
McGraber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of McGraber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGraber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGraber digs a good hook to Ragnarsson's body.
McGraber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ragnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ragnarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGraber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. McGraber should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by McGraber as he connects with a hook.
McGraber throws a front kick that sends Ragnarsson stumbling back into the cage.
McGraber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
McGraber has Ragnarsson up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
McGraber misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraber blocks an uppercut.
McGraber managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
McGraber throws an elbow that misses.
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
McGraber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGraber backwards. #BC#
McGraber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush McGraber with a series of wild strikes but McGraber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice cross by McGraber.
McGraber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when McGraber was well out of range.
McGraber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGraber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Ragnarsson.
McGraber tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGraber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGraber moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
McGraber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ragnarsson checks a low kick from McGraber.
Ragnarsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGraber doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but McGraber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. McGraber saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and McGraber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGraber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross.#T1#
Ragnarsson misses with a wild combination.
McGraber throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragnarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGraber is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McGraber misses the target.
McGraber just misses with a punch to the body.
McGraber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from McGraber.
Ragnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces McGraber off the cage and back into range.
Ragnarsson throws a nice looking combination but McGraber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGraber misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from Ragnarsson.
McGraber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. McGraber moves away and avoids it.
McGraber closes the distance but Ragnarsson moves to the side
and Ragnarsson counters with a series of strikes. McGraber will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
McGraber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarsson tests McGraber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGraber lands a lovely overhand right.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but McGraber avoids the punch easily.
McGraber throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Sigurd Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGraber is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGraber tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but McGraber slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraber tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
McGraber throws a big shot that misses.
McGraber swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGraber misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Ragnarsson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A jab from McGraber misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
McGraber looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGraber moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
McGraber misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by McGraber.
McGraber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by McGraber.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGraber throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGraber moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
McGraber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
McGraber drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by McGraber.
Pucy McGraber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
McGraber tries to clinch but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraber.
McGraber misses with a hook.
McGraber misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGraber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnarsson lands with an overhand left.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that McGraber ducks under and follows up with a left that McGraber also avoids with ease.
McGraber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ragnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGraber.
Nice defenses there by McGraber.
McGraber misses with a wild body shot.
McGraber looks to land a combination. Ragnarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGraber takes one to the side of the head.
McGraber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Nice uppercut there from McGraber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraber misses with the combination.
McGraber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.#T2#
No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson.
McGraber throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGraber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but McGraber uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGraber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands.
McGraber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGraber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.
McGraber wants to slow Ragnarsson down by chopping away at his legs.
McGraber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands.
McGraber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraber throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
McGraber pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pucy McGraber.
Well Ragnarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!

Sigurd Ragnarsson wins by unanimous decision!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.
Pucy McGraber was interviewed post fight and said 'I'LL PUNCH YOUR FACE NEXT FIGHT!'.

Event: ETERNITY Part XX: All Hollows
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Power misses.
Power tries to move into range but Ragnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Power has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with the combination. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Power is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Power takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ragnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
A low kick from Ragnarsson misses #CL2#
and Power counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Power.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson. #BC2#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Power.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
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 big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Power takes one to the chin there.
Sigurd Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Power.
Nice shot lands for Ragnarsson.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Power flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsson steps away.
Nice cross by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Power throws out a counter right but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Sigurd Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ragnarsson defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson takes one to the chin there.
Power misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Power.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Ragnarsson cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
A cross from Ragnarsson lands.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.#T1#
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson.
A big left from Power misses.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power throws a leg kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Power slips under a jab.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power works the jab nicely.
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson with a nice calf kick.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Ragnarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson clearly takes 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.#R4#
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ragnarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Ragnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Power only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ragnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
A low kick from Power misses
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
Power looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Power down.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power tries to move into range but Ragnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson is wise to it.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Power defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Power tries to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson had his way with Irish Power in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Power avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Power is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ragnarsson with a body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ragnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Irish Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a straight right.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Ragnarsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Power misses. #T1#
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Power throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Power misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Power looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing.
Ragnarsson with a nice calf kick.
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.

Event: EK 10_ OUROBOROS
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Schultz throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.#CL#
Schultz rushes Ragnarsson and presses him up against the ropes.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Our sources have told us that Schultz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Schultz is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schultz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Schultz saw that one coming.
Schultz slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Ragnarsson.
Schultz throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Good leg kick by Schultz.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Schultz moves out of range easily.
Schultz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a combination
and Schultz counters with a series of strikes. Ragnarsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Ragnarsson lands with an overhand left.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Schultz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schultz lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Schultz moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schultz throws a counter high kick but Ragnarsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Schultz moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Schultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Schultz.
Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Schultz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ragnarsson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks with his arms.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Schultz has Ragnarsson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnarsson avoids it.#BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz.#T3#
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz.
Schultz misses with a double jab
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schultz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Schultz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson misses with a double jab.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schultz throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease.
A combination from Schultz does no damage.
Schultz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Schultz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz tries to clinch there but Ragnarsson circles away. #T4#
Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Ragnarsson scores with a four punch combination!
Ragnarsson works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
Schultz misses with a right hand
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Schultz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Schultz lands with a nice body kick.
Schultz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnarsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Schultz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnarsson cracks Schultz with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Schultz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnarsson.
Schultz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schultz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick
and Schultz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnarsson lunges at Schultz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schultz's hand.
Ragnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schultz scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson takes one to the chin there.
Schultz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnarsson tests Schultz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dutch Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab.
Schultz dodges the punch combination from Ragnarsson. #T1#
Ragnarsson cracks Schultz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Schultz looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson lands a high kick!
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Schultz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz scores with a hook.#CL#
Schultz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land. #T2#
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dutch Schultz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson working Schultz over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
A short left from Schultz.
Schultz is working Ragnarsson over against the ropes.#T3#
Schultz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schultz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schultz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schultz lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ragnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schultz lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schultz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Schultz crunches a lovely knee into Ragnarsson's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schultz connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Sigurd Ragnarsson has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz.
Schultz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnarsson avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schultz lands a good knee to the midsection. Ragnarsson won't want to take too many of those.
Ragnarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Schultz lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
Schultz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Schultz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Ragnarsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schultz misses with a double jab.
Ragnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Schultz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schultz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Schultz's shoulder, as Schultz tries to avoid the shot.
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand right.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schultz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz is looking to counter punch.
Ragnarsson scores with a head kick. Schultz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Schultz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.#T1#
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Ragnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnarsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schultz.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schultz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schultz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Schultz counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Schultz scores with a nice head shot.
Schultz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schultz misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a head kick!
Schultz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.#T2#
A punch combination from Schultz misses.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Schultz scoring well with a low kick there.
Schultz wants to clinch.
Schultz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Schultz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ragnarsson lands a head shot.
Ragnarsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Schultz tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Schultz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Schultz clinches.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schultz.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schultz avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch.
Schultz moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Schultz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
Ragnarsson cracks Schultz with an open hand slap.
Schultz is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schultz drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schultz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schultz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away. #T4#
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Schultz.
Schultz lands a nice hook to Ragnarsson's body. Ragnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ragnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Schultz.
Schultz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Schultz misses the jab.
Schultz slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Schultz avoids the punch easily.
Schultz throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Schultz cracks Ragnarsson with a good jab.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Schultz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dutch Schultz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Ragnarsson'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.#R4#
Schultz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Ragnarsson does no damage.
Ragnarsson catches Schultz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Schultz.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Schultz takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Schultz landing knees to the body.
Ragnarsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Schultz avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Schultz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ragnarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Schultz misses with some punches. #T1#
Schultz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schultz lands with a right to the head.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schultz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Schultz avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Schultz avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Schultz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ragnarsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schultz lands with a left to the head.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks with his arms.
Schultz avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Schultz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Schultz avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schultz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schultz is defending well for now.#BC2#
Ragnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schultz misses with a hook.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Schultz throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Schultz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schultz wants to clinch.
Schultz misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schultz.
Schultz wants to clinch up but Ragnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Schultz moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsson.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Schultz.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land. #BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks from the clinch.
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 Dutch Schultz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Ragnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schultz. Schultz obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schultz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ragnarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Ragnarsson misses
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schultz looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Schultz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Schultz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Schultz's shoulder, as Schultz tries to avoid the shot.
Schultz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ragnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnarsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schultz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schultz throws a lazy body kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Schultz.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Schultz clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
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!
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks with his arms.
Schultz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
Schultz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.
Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Schultz avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Ragnarsson tries to circle away but Schultz has him pinned against the ropes.
Schultz lands a knee to the body.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schultz pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schultz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head. #T3#
Schultz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Schultz.
Ragnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike.
Schultz avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Dutch Schultz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Schultz managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schultz.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schultz avoids it.#T4#
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Schultz is controlling him.
Schultz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Schultz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schultz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigurd Ragnarsson.
I think Schultz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Schultz!
Our winner, Dutch Schultz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ETERNAL COMBAT
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ragnarsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muller 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.
Ragnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller .
Muller dips to his left and cracks Ragnarsson with an uppercut!
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Muller avoids it.
Ragnarsson sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnarsson avoids it this time.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ragnarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller .
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Muller .
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Muller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller .
Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing. #CL#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ragnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
Muller has Ragnarsson pressed against the ropes, preventing Ragnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Muller .
Ragnarsson tries to break the clinch but Muller is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller .
Ragnarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muller at a distance.
Ragnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
Muller throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Sigurd Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up but Muller circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Muller .
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Ragnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Muller circles away.
Muller cracks Ragnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Da Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Muller connects with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Muller down.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Muller slips the punch.
Muller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Muller keeps it at a distance.
Muller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ragnarsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ragnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hennig Muller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ragnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muller to score with a decent uppercut.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muller lands with an uppercut that bounces Ragnarsson off the ropes and back into range.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller blocks a jab.
Muller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ragnarsson with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Hennig Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muller 's head.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Muller circles away.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Ragnarsson and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Muller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Muller . That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Ragnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Ragnarsson connects with the punch.
Ragnarsson throws a series of strikes that have Muller backpedaling.
Muller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Muller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Muller walks into a left hand.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Muller connects with a looping right hand.
Muller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muller scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller jabs Ragnarsson right on the nose. Ragnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Ragnarsson defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muller to score with a decent uppercut.
Muller scores with a nice strike.
Muller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Muller strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Ragnarsson does no damage.
Muller scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller .
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
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 Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller .
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Muller .
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muller drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muller staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnarsson avoids it this time.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller .
Muller wants to counter the offense by Ragnarsson and move into the clinch position.
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a right hand. Muller shakes it off.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller misses with a left hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Muller .
Muller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Muller .
Ragnarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a body kick.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Ragnarsson and move into the clinch position.
Muller slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.#T2#
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Muller circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Muller slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Muller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Muller counters by clinching up.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Muller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ragnarsson's efforts to push away.
Muller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnarsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Muller won't allow it.
Ragnarsson is trying to break free.
Ragnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muller has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hennig Muller just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ragnarsson lands the left hand.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Ragnarsson sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnarsson avoids it this time.
Ragnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Muller .
Muller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Muller misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnarsson avoids it this time.
Muller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Muller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnarsson at a distance.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Muller misses the jab.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Muller moves away and avoids it.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Ragnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muller in his tracks.
Ragnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Muller .
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Muller works the jab nicely.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller .
Ragnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muller staying out of range there.
Muller 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muller is able to avoid easily.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
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 Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Jab from Ragnarsson.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
A big left from Muller misses.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ragnarsson lands a head shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller .
Ragnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller .
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Muller cracks Ragnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muller lands a jab to the head.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ragnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsson with a nice calf kick.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller .
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Muller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muller connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarsson's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ragnarsson.
Muller throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muller . That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hennig Muller .
I think Muller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hennig Muller !

Event: E: 2 - LAMBERT VS VIP
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Ragnarsson blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison misses with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.#CL#
Morrison rushes Ragnarsson and presses him up against the ropes.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Morrison moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Ragnarsson defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison 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.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrison is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Morrison.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrison is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morrison - that will leave a mark!
Morrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab from Morrison.#T2#
Morrison throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
A good leg kick by Morrison.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Morrison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morrison misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Morrison throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ragnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Morrison.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Ragnarsson down.
Morrison throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morrison's hands.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ragnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison misses with a head kick. #T1#
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Ragnarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrison steps away.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Ragnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Ragnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison lunges at Ragnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarsson's hand.
Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Morrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison backing away here, and Ragnarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson walks into a left hand.
Morrison throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Morrison darts in and clinches Ragnarsson up against the ropes.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
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 Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Morrison jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Morrison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Morrison tries to clinch but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Morrison moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrison wants to clinch.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Morrison moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRagnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Morrison connects with the punch.#T1#
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnarsson cracks Morrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarsson's belly button to the back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ragnarsson.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison lands with a slapping head kick.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Morrison.
Good leg kick by Morrison.
Morrison throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morrison.
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
Morrison works over Ragnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Ragnarsson throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrison scores with a spinning back kick!
Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnarsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarsson.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Well Morrison 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RR 13
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Ragnarsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fonseca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ragnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fonseca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fonseca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonseca.
Jab by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fonseca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Fonseca lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Fonseca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fonseca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fonseca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fonseca connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fonseca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lunges at Fonseca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fonseca's hand.
Fonseca connects with an inside leg kick.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonseca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fonseca avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Fonseca blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fonseca swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ragnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been hearing reports that Fonseca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Fonseca.
Fonseca walks into a straight right hand from Ragnarsson.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Fonseca is looking to wear down Ragnarsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Fonseca.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fonseca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Fonseca.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Fonseca misses with a hook.
Fonseca swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Fonseca scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fonseca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Fonseca moves away and avoids it.
Ragnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Fonseca.
Fonseca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fonseca takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Fonseca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnarsson misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ragnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fonseca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fonseca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fonseca misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Fonseca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Fonseca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fonseca throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fonseca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fonseca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fonseca. Fonseca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ragnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fonseca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fonseca.
Fonseca motions for Ragnarsson to come forward. Fonseca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fonseca will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Fonseca moved out of range nicely.
Fonseca is looking for a counter combo.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fonseca.
Ragnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ragnarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fonseca misses with a low kick. #T1#
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fonseca should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Fonseca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Fonseca.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Fonseca avoids it easily.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Fonseca throws a right and a left that Ragnarsson avoids nicely.
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
A jab from Fonseca does it's job there.
Ragnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fonseca's head.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca is looking for a counter combo.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fonseca pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Fonseca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragnarsson connects with a high kick.
Ragnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonseca moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fonseca checks a leg kick.
Donk. Ragnarsson catches Fonseca right on the button with a cross.
Fonseca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target.
Fonseca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnarsson at a distance.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonseca.
Fonseca defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Fonseca throws a body kick.
Fonseca cracks Ragnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fonseca throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fonseca needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson defending well as Fonseca loads up on a big left hand.
Fonseca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fonseca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Fonseca.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fonseca.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Fonseca throws a body kick.
Fonseca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fonseca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fonseca. That did some damage!
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Fonseca is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonseca misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Fonseca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson jabs Fonseca right on the nose. Fonseca blinks but takes it well.
Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ragnarsson cracks Fonseca with a good jab.
Fonseca misses with a looping right.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Fonseca scores with a leg kick.
Fonseca throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Fonseca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Fonseca moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fonseca on the side of the head.
Fonseca needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Fonseca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonseca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson with a jab.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fonseca is looking to chop away at Ragnarsson's legs.
A jab lands there for Ragnarsson.
Fonseca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Fonseca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Fonseca's front leg but catches the back leg as Fonseca tries to avoid it. #T2#
Fonseca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
Fonseca throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Fonseca misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson cracks Fonseca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fonseca should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fonseca looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson sizes up Fonseca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fonseca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fonseca misses with a leg kick.
Fonseca misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonseca misses with a body punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Fonseca moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Fonseca off the ropes and back into range.
Ragnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Ragnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Post fight, Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the microphone: 'Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.

Event: Shut Up and Fight 3
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnarsson 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.#CL#
Cleaver closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Cleaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleaver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Cleaver controls the action.
Ragnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cleaver.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Cleaver.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Cleaver.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cleaver.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Cleaver swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Cleaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Cleaver tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Cleaver back against the ropes.
Cleaver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Cleaver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson working Cleaver over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver misses with an elbow strike.
Cleaver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cleaver scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Cleaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleaver misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Cleaver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cleaver scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleaver throws an elbow that misses.
Cleaver lands a knee to the head.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
Cleaver throws an elbow but it misses.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Cleaver misses with an elbow over the top.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Cleaver controls the action. #T2#
Cleaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Cleaver.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Ragnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Cleaver has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cleaver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleaver tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Cleaver blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Cleaver blocks it.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cleaver's face.
A shot in the inside from Cleaver.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Cleaver lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Cleaver down with leg kicks.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleaver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarsson can pounce on him.
Ragnarsson connects with a single shot there.
A clash of legs there as Ragnarsson blocks the low kick.
Cleaver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Cleaver moves into the clinch.
Cleaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ragnarsson.
Theodore Cleaver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleaver misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Cleaver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleaver throws an elbow but it misses.
Cleaver lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cleaver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ragnarsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cleaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cleaver misses with a body punch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Cleaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleavers head.
Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Cleaver.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Cleaver.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Cleaver.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleaver lands with a light punch inside.
Cleaver prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson avoiding damage as Cleaver throws knees to the body.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleaver blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleaver looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cleaver looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Ragnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cleaver blocks it with crossed arms.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Cleaver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cleaver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Cleaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleaver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cleaver can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Cleaver throws an elbow but it misses.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Cleaver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleaver.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cleaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cleaver.
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 Theodore Cleaver will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cleaver lands the left hand.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Cleaver blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Theodore Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Cleaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Ragnarsson.
Cleaver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cleaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleaver moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.#CL#
Cleaver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ragnarsson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cleaver lands an elbow that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks for a moment.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver lands a good knee to the midsection. Ragnarsson won't want to take too many of those.
Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Cleaver misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cleaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Cleaver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cleaver lands a knee to the head.
Cleaver landing knees to the body.
Cleaver lands a damaging elbow.
Cleaver lands an elbow inside that Ragnarsson shrugs off.
Cleaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Cleaver.
Cleaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Cleaver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with an elbow strike.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cleaver lands an elbow just above Ragnarsson 's eye.
Ragnarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head.
Cleaver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Cleaver. #T2#
Cleaver tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cleaver lands a damaging elbow.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleaver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Cleaver blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleaver.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
A short right from Cleaver.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
Cleaver blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Cleaver blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Cleaver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Cleaver blocks an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Friday Shootout 3
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Potku closes the distance and pushes Ragnarsson back into the ropes.#BC2#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson digs a good hook to Potku's body.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Potku has managed to clinch.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potku can't break the clinch.
Potku has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Potku tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Potku breaks the clinch.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsson jabs Potku right on the nose. Potku blinks but takes it well.
Ragnarsson scores with a head kick.
Ragnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Potku lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Potku with a series of wild strikes but Potku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potku takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potku tries to clinch there but Ragnarsson circles away.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Potku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Potku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potku's elbow.
Potku is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.#BC2#
Potku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Potku rushes Ragnarsson and presses him up against the ropes.
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!
Potku is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling him.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potku.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Potku is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Potku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Potku breaks the clinch.
Potku 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.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick.
Potku is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Potku tries to clinch there but Ragnarsson circles away.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Potku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Potku clinches up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Potku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Potku clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Potku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Potku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ragnarsson prevents Potku from breaking the clinch.
Potku working hard to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.
Ragnarsson with a jab.#CL2#
Potku moves into the clinch successfully.
Potku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Potku is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnarsson has double underhooks.
Potku working hard to break the clinch.
Potku is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potku can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Potku has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Potku tries to circle away but Ragnarsson has him pinned against the ropes.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Potku.
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Ragnarsson tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Potku tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Potku takes a shot to the head.
Potku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Potku wants to break free but Ragnarsson has control.
Potku takes a shot to the head.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potku tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potku lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Potku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Potku is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Potku is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Potku is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Potku to the canvas! Can Potku beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Potku was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Ragnarsson is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Post fight, Sigurd Ragnarsson stared into the camera and said 'Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.

Event: RR 10
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1#
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Putin misses.
Putin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Putin.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
Putin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Putin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Putin.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Da Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin walks into a jab.#T1#
Putin throws a lazy uppercut
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin misses with a kick to the body
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Putin throws a right and a left that Ragnarsson avoids nicely. #CL2#
Putin gets a clinch.
Ragnarsson gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
Putin lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Putin.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Putin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson. #BC#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Putin.
Putin cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsson checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Putin's leg. Putin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnarsson works over Putin's head and body with a nice combination.
Putin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Putin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Putin checks it well.
Putin defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Putin staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Putin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ragnarsson backs up against the ropes.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Putin tries to land a leg kick but Ragnarsson saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarsson can pounce on him.
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Putin misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson throws a big counter combination but Putin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. Putin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sigurd Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Putin feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down.
Putin walks into a left hand.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson lands with a cross.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Putin moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Putin looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Putin's shoulder, as Putin tries to avoid the shot.
Putin throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely.
Putin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Putin throws a body kick that misses.
Putin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putin's sensitive parts.
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Putin's head.#CL#
Ragnarsson clinches up against the ropes.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.#CL#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Ragnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin tries to move into range but Ragnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Putin wants to clinch but Ragnarsson slips to the side
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild combination.
And Putin responds with a good body kick, but Ragnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsson lands the left hand.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Vlad Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson scores with a body shot.
Putin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Putin. That did some damage!
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Ragnarsson dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Putin moves out of range as Ragnarsson throws a body kick. #CL#
Ragnarsson forces Putin back against the ropes and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson. #T2#
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnarsson avoids it.
Putin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Still in the clinch, Putin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ragnarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnarsson presses Putin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putin is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Ragnarsson lands a head kick. Putin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Putin down with leg kicks.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson.
An inside leg kick from Putin misses.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
An intense looking Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.

Event: Rick's Rumble 8
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
A head kick misses from Velderman.
Ragnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Velderman is out of range.
Velderman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Velderman throws a front kick that sends Ragnarsson stumbling back into the ropes.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Velderman lands a nice looking body shot.
Ragnarsson's coach down at Da Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ragnarsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velderman.
Ragnarsson works over Velderman's head and body with a nice combination.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velderman moves away.
As Ragnarsson backs away, Velderman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Velderman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velderman throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velderman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Velderman misses the shot to the body.
Velderman blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Velderman moves out of range easily.
Velderman is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velderman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velderman tries to land a leg kick but Ragnarsson saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Velderman misses. #T1#
Ragnarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Velderman as he connects with a hook.
Velderman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Velderman throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velderman slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velderman tried to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Velderman feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down.
Velderman moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Velderman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velderman throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Velderman blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Velderman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velderman scores with a nice body kick.
Velderman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Velderman blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Velderman.
Velderman missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velderman jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velderman throws a shot to the body.
Velderman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Velderman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRagnarsson.
Velderman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velderman scrambles back to his feet.
Velderman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velderman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Velderman moves out of range easily.
Velderman misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Velderman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velderman.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Velderman's head but Velderman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velderman throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Velderman finds it's target.
Velderman moves forwards but Ragnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velderman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Ron Velderman 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#
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Ragnarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Velderman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velderman slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Velderman throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Velderman with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velderman.
A good leg kick by Velderman.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Velderman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnarsson checks a low kick from Velderman.
Velderman throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ragnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velderman doesn't seem phased though.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Velderman works the jab nicely.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Velderman tries to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velderman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velderman throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Ron Velderman is winning the standup battle so far.
Velderman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Velderman avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Velderman scores with a body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Velderman misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Velderman's leg but Velderman calmly moves out of range.
Ragnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Velderman moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Velderman strikes.
Velderman misses with a body kick.
Velderman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarsson can pounce on him.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Velderman tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Velderman.
Velderman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Velderman counters with a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velderman misses the shot to the body.
Velderman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velderman looks for the body kick but Ragnarsson saw that one coming. #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!
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Velderman.
Velderman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Velderman.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velderman.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Velderman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Ragnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velderman, pushing him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velderman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Velderman controls the action.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Velderman prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Velderman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
Velderman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velderman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman is leaning against Ragnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velderman misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Velderman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velderman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Velderman checks it.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that Velderman semi-blocks.
Velderman throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Velderman avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velderman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velderman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Velderman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Velderman.
Ragnarsson throws a nice looking combination but Velderman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Velderman. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Velderman tries to land a leg kick but Ragnarsson saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velderman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Velderman throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Velderman pushes him off.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Ragnarsson blocks the low kick.
Velderman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velderman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velderman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velderman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Velderman avoids it.
Ragnarsson defending well as Velderman loads up on a big left hand.
Velderman throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velderman.
Ragnarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Velderman just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Velderman moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Velderman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velderman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsson misses the body punch
and Velderman counters with a solid body kick.
Velderman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velderman. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veldermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Velderman scores with a spinning back kick!
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.#T2#
Velderman lands with a nice body punch.
Ragnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velderman.
Velderman moves out of range of the strikes.
Velderman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velderman motions for Ragnarsson to come forward. Velderman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velderman.
Velderman connects with a solid leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Velderman moves out of range easily.
Velderman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Velderman feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velderman's hands.
Velderman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ragnarsson scores with a three punch combo!
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ragnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velderman circles away quickly and effectively.
Velderman connects with a single shot there.
Velderman lands with a right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron Velderman.
Well Velderman 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Velderman!
Ron Velderman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Grand Prix RIO
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
McDonnell misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonnell's head.
Ragnarsson scores with the left hand. McDonnell knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ragnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonnell walks into a left hand.
Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Ragnarsson.
McDonnell defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from McDonnell.
Ragnarsson moves forwards but McDonnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
McDonnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Ragnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonnell.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
McDonnell lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ragnarsson dips to his left and cracks McDonnell with an uppercut!
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from McDonnell.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson motions for McDonnell to come forward. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice combination. McDonnell backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Ragnarsson misses.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonnell feints a counter leg kick.
McDonnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson moves forwards but McDonnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but McDonnell checks it.
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 Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McDonnell scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson tries to score with a low kick but McDonnell moves his leg out of the way.
McDonnell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragnarsson checks it well.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson lands a two punch combo.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sigurd Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ragnarsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Ragnarsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Ragnarsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from McDonnell. #T1#
A cross from McDonnell lands.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
McDonnell stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
McDonnell with a hook.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from Ragnarsson.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
McDonnell takes one to the side of the head.
McDonnell scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonnell cracks Ragnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
McDonnell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.#T2#
Ragnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsson steps away.
A bone on bone clash there as Ragnarsson blocks the leg kick.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
Ragnarsson misses with a double jab.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDonnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back to recover.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
McDonnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
McDonnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from McDonnell.
McDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonnell's knee momentarily.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.#T1#
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnarsson cracks McDonnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. McDonnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell punishes Ragnarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnarsson tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonnell avoided it.
Ragnarsson blocks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonnell looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Ragnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonnell doesn't seem phased though.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonnell.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Ragnarsson cracks McDonnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell misses the jab.
A jab from Ragnarsson misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory McDonnell!
A relieved looking Cory McDonnell 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: AKT 12
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fonseca. Those never looked like landing.
Fonseca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fonseca scores with a jab.
Fonseca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFonseca.
A head kick from Ragnarsson lands but Fonseca takes it in his stride.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Fonseca strikes.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand right.
Fonseca fails to land with a series of punches.
Fonseca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fonseca throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Fonseca takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Fonseca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Fonseca's head coaches at Rio Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Fonseca.
Fonseca slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Fonseca. #T1#
Ragnarsson clobbers Fonseca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fonseca staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fonseca 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 Ragnarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ragnarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Ragnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fonseca's head.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
Fonseca wants to slow Ragnarsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fonseca.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson's coach down at Doom's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ragnarsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ragnarsson moves forwards but Fonseca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fonseca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fonseca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fonseca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Ragnarsson.#T2#
Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Fonseca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
A combination from Ragnarsson does no damage.
Fonseca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Fonseca moves away and avoids it.
Fonseca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fonseca misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fonseca throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonseca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnarsson at a distance.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson 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#
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fonseca's hands.
Fonseca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Fonseca.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
It looked like Fonseca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fonseca lands a body shot.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Fonseca.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that Fonseca avoids nicely.
Fonseca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ragnarsson sizes up Fonseca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fonseca.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fonseca moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Ragnarsson with a jab.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fonseca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Fonseca moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
Fonseca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Fonseca throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fonseca slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Fonseca takes one to the chin there.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fonseca is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Fonseca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca staying out of range there.
Fonseca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fonseca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Ragnarsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fonseca's head.
Fonseca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnarsson is looking to chop away at Fonseca's legs.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fonseca momentarily.
Ragnarsson lands with a right hand.
Fonseca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fonseca's shoulder, as Fonseca tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Fonseca slips the punch.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that Fonseca semi-blocks.
Fonseca throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Fonseca moves out of range.
Ragnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Fonseca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson lands a head shot.
A big left from Fonseca misses.
Fonseca throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fonseca throws a right hand that misses
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fonseca misses with a straight left.
Fonseca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonseca walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Fonseca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fonseca scores with a nice strike.
Fonseca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fonseca.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson dips to his left and cracks Fonseca with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab from Ragnarsson.
Fonseca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fonseca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fonseca's hands.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Fonseca is out of range.
Fonseca throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Fonseca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fonseca connects with a nice looking jab.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fonseca needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnarsson jabs Fonseca right on the nose. Fonseca blinks but takes it well.
Fonseca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fonseca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Fonseca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fonseca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Fonseca avoids it easily.
Fonseca moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonseca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fonseca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fonseca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fonseca blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Fonseca looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonseca.
Fonseca shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ragnarsson eats them both and turns towards Fonseca to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fonseca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fonseca throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Fonseca tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarsson lands with a cross.
Fonseca throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Ragnarsson.
Fonseca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.

Event: AKT 4
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Hyde's front leg but catches the back leg as Hyde tries to avoid it.
Hyde misses with an uppercut.
Hyde misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Hyde blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnarsson cracks Hyde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands with a kick to the temple. Hyde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hyde takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hyde on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that Hyde ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyde also avoids with ease.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ragnarsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ragnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Hyde checks it.
Hyde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Hyde takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson wants to land a leg kick but Hyde is out of range.
Hyde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hyde walks into a jab.
Ragnarsson throws a one two combo.
Hyde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ragnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Hyde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyde steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Ragnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Hyde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyde tries to land a front kick but Ragnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hyde! But no joy.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Ragnarsson with a hook.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
Ragnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hyde just manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Hyde's head back.
Hyde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hyde.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Hyde ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson misses with a combination
and Hyde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson cracks Hyde with a good jab.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson. #T3#
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hyde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyde slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Hyde follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hyde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hyde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Hyde's defenses.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Hyde is out of range.
Hyde counters with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Hyde with a series of wild strikes but Hyde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Hyde misses.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hyde should have avoided that one.
Hyde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hyde is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
and Hyde counters with a good, hard body kick but Ragnarsson shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Hyde counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Ragnarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Hyde blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hyde! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyde misses the target.
Ragnarsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Hyde avoided it.
Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hyde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand right.
Hyde missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hyde in his tracks.
A big left from Hyde misses.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good work by Ragnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Hyde is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hyde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hyde.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyde can do to turn this around?
Hyde staying out of range there.
And Hyde responds with a good body kick, but Ragnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson scores with the left hand. Hyde knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hyde on the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson cracks Hyde with an open hand slap.#T1#
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Hyde seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Hyde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hyde's calf.
Hyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hyde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Ragnarsson backs off Hyde throws a huge counter combo but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hyde throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range. #T2#
Hyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
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!
Hyde walks into a left hand.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Hyde slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hyde has time to react.
Ragnarsson connects with a high kick.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyde.
Hyde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Hyde moves forwards but Ragnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hyde momentarily.
Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Hyde moves out of range.
Hyde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Ragnarsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hyde lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Hyde counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Hyde ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
and Hyde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyde is looking for the big counter here.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Hyde counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson cracks Hyde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ragnarsson.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.#T4#
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
A nice side step and Hyde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hyde should have avoided that one.
Hyde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Hyde throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hyde's sensitive parts.
Hyde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnarsson cracks the inside of Hyde's front leg.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a good low kick that Hyde was not able to check.
Sigurd Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hyde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Hyde.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Hyde had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Hyde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyde cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Hyde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ragnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Ragnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyde doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson cracks the inside of Hyde's front leg.
Ragnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hyde is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Hyde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hyde misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hyde throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyde.
Hyde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hyde takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Tito Hyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ragnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Hyde down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.
Hyde staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hyde! But no joy.
Hyde looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Hyde moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Hyde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hyde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hyde on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Hyde's defenses. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Hyde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ragnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Ragnarsson backs off Hyde throws a huge counter combo but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Hyde is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hyde ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Hyde throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hyde blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Hyde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Hyde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Hyde is out of range.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Hyde's front leg but catches the back leg as Hyde tries to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Hyde blocks it.
Hyde is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hyde checks a low kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson checks a low kick from Hyde.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hyde to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyde misses the shot to the body.
Hyde misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ragnarsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyde.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ragnarsson with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Hyde misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Sigurd Ragnarsson!

Sigurd Ragnarsson wins by unanimous decision!
As Sigurd Ragnarsson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.

Event: RH102
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Jab from Ragnarsson.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. McDonnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnarsson feints and then cracks McDonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonnell down.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from McDonnell.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
McDonnell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
Ragnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nice cross by Ragnarsson.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ragnarsson does it's job there.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonnell momentarily.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ragnarsson.
McDonnell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McDonnell gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Good body shot from McDonnell.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ragnarsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McDonnell lands an elbow inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head. #T2#
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
McDonnell is working Ragnarsson over against the ropes.#BC#
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Ragnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonnell doesn't seem phased though.
McDonnell moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
A punch combination from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Ragnarsson off the ropes and back into range.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ragnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
McDonnell scores with a one two! Ragnarsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through McDonnell's defenses.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonnell. McDonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
McDonnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ragnarsson is looking to slow McDonnell down with leg kicks.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
McDonnell is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Ragnarsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnarsson 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 McDonnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonnell lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back. #T1#
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarsson cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
McDonnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
McDonnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by McDonnell.
McDonnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ragnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell moves forwards but Ragnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
McDonnell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnarsson's calf.#T2#
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
McDonnell pushes Ragnarsson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
McDonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonnell throws an elbow that misses.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cory McDonnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonnell tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonnell avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
McDonnell pushes Ragnarsson away with a front kick.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Jab from McDonnell.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson clobbers McDonnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!#CL2#
Ragnarsson forces McDonnell back against the ropes and clinches.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but McDonnell is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonnell. #T1#
McDonnell tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell lands an elbow inside that Ragnarsson shrugs off.
McDonnell looking to stall.
McDonnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from McDonnell.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from McDonnell.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
McDonnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
A short uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
McDonnell avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
McDonnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by McDonnell.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ragnarsson throws a wild body kick that McDonnell sees coming a mile off.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonnell 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RH88
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Crosby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a jab.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Crosby coming out on top.
Crosby 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.
A big right from Crosby misses.
Crosby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Ragnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as Crosby jumps back.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crosby.
Crosby tries to counter with a clinch but Ragnarsson shakes him off and moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Crosby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Crosby's front leg with a kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crosby scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Crosby's head back.
Crosby scores with a three punch combo!
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Crosby swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Crosby slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Crosby throws a counter combo.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Crosby misses.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crosby misses with a straight right.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Dany Crosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosby. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Crosby lands with a right hand.
Crosby tries to clinch but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Crosby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crosby lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Crosby slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Crosby tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crosby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crosby misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.#T1#
Ragnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination but Crosby avoids it well.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Crosby is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ragnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson thumps Crosby with a low kick.
Crosby thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Crosby's head.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Crosby.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Crosby.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Crosby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Crosby drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsson. That snapped Crosby's head back.
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Crosby walks into a jab.
Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ragnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
As Crosby looks to move away, Ragnarsson throws a big counter combo but Crosby just gets out of the way.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Crosby.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as Crosby jumps back.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson feints a jab promting Crosby to slip. Ragnarsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crosby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Crosby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson sets himself, and Crosby steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnarsson avoids it this time.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crosby is looking to clinch.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crosby! But no joy.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Crosby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Crosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Crosby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Ragnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ragnarsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crosby if he has to take too many more of those.
Crosby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnarsson scores with a three punch combo!
Crosby swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crosby misses with a body punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Crosby.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Crosby manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnarsson, right into the meat.
Ragnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RH77
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Ragnarsson was just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnarsson.
Lee catches Ragnarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Ragnarsson 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.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
Ragnarsson lands a jab.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Ragnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Ragnarsson cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
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 - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Ragnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.#T2#
Lee lands a nice hook to Ragnarsson's body. Ragnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ragnarsson 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.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Lee throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee backing away here, and Ragnarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Ragnarsson lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Lee steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnarsson.
Lee blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Lee cracks Ragnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee misses with a low kick as Ragnarsson jumps back.
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 Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lee lands with a straight right. Ragnarsson didn't see that one coming.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild combination.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ragnarsson lands the left hand.
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
As Ragnarsson backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Lee moves forwards but Ragnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Ragnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the ropes and back into range.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Lee catches Ragnarsson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Ragnarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Lee tries to clinch but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with a straight left.
A jab from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Lee.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
Lee defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Ragnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Ragnarsson tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnarsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Lee moves out of range as Ragnarsson throws a body kick.
Lee cracks Ragnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarsson sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Lee misses.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Lee.
Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnarsson jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Nice body kick there by Ragnarsson.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tommy Lee did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee tries to work over Ragnarsson's front leg with a kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Ragnarsson.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee moves out of range as Ragnarsson throws a body kick.
Ragnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee looks for the body kick but Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson with a hook.
Lee thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body.
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing.
Ragnarsson misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Ragnarsson was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee thumps Ragnarsson with a low kick.
Lee misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Lee scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee thumps Ragnarsson with a low kick.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Lee checks a low kick from Ragnarsson.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee connects with the punch.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tommy Lee 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ragnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Lee blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Ragnarsson misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnarsson throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Ragnarsson connects with the punch.
Ragnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnarsson clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Lee lands a head kick. Ragnarsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarsson wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tommy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Ragnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: RH64
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
Ragnarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velderman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velderman throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to land a leg kick but Velderman saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Velderman.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick from Ragnarsson lands but Velderman takes it in his stride.
Ragnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velderman circles away quickly and effectively.
Velderman lands a jab to the head.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velderman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velderman loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Velderman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
A countering left hand to the body from Velderman misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Velderman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Velderman jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
Velderman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velderman! But no joy.
Velderman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands.
Velderman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses. #T1#
Velderman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velderman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Velderman moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Velderman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velderman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velderman.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Velderman moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is looking to chop away at Velderman's legs.
Velderman connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Velderman.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Velderman avoids it easily.
Velderman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velderman lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velderman's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Velderman.
Ragnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velderman slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Velderman.
Velderman digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.#T2#
Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ron Velderman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velderman, right into the meat.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Velderman scores with a head kick.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
A leg kick checked by Velderman.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Velderman moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Velderman throws a body shot but no joy.
Velderman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Velderman moved out of range.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Velderman.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velderman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velderman's head.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Velderman moves away and avoids it.
Velderman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velderman misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ron Velderman 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#
Velderman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Velderman.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Velderman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velderman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Velderman lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velderman.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Velderman 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.
Velderman lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman throws a leg kick that misses.
Velderman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Velderman blocks the leg kick.
Ron Velderman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velderman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Velderman.
The fighters circling - Velderman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Velderman moved out of range.
Velderman is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velderman, right into the meat.
Ragnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Velderman avoids a kick to the body.
Velderman throws a front kick that sends Ragnarsson stumbling back into the ropes.
An inside leg kick lands from Velderman.
Ragnarsson takes one to the chin there.
Velderman defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velderman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velderman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Velderman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson connects with a high kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as Velderman jumps back.
Velderman keeps Ragnarsson at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Velderman thuds his shin into the meat of Ragnarsson's side.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velderman throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Velderman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velderman cracks Ragnarsson with a good jab.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Velderman misses with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Velderman throws a head kick that Ragnarsson semi-blocks.
Velderman throws a solid leg kick but Ragnarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velderman.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Velderman manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ragnarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ragnarsson with a jab.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman lands a jab-cross combination.
Velderman ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velderman throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Velderman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson cracks Velderman with an open hand slap.
Velderman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velderman.
Velderman throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Velderman takes one on the button.
Velderman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velderman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velderman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Velderman moves away and avoids it.
Velderman defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Ragnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velderman.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Velderman avoids it easily.
Velderman scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Velderman.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Velderman clobbers Ragnarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Velderman misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.#T1#
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Velderman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragnarsson under the eye.
Velderman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Velderman throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Velderman avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Velderman.
Ragnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson backing away here, and Velderman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Velderman misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Velderman throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Velderman connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarsson's belly button to the back.
Velderman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velderman misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Velderman moved away.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Velderman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velderman! But no joy.
Velderman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!
Velderman throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Velderman lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Velderman moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson wants to land a leg kick but Velderman is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velderman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson.#T2#
Velderman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velderman lands a high kick!
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velderman.
Velderman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson thuds his right hand into Velderman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Velderman.
Ragnarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Velderman under the eye.
Velderman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velderman lands a body shot.
Velderman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Nice defenses there by Velderman.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Velderman's knee but Velderman avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Velderman saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Velderman.
Ragnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velderman.
Velderman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Velderman.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Velderman.
Well Velderman 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Today this BElT STAYS with the LEGioN holds belt up...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood eagle kicks back on and the crowd goes crazy!!!'.

Event: RH47
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1#
Ragnarsson thumps Caria with a low kick.
Caria connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Caria's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caria.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination. Caria sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsson.
Caria walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Caria looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Caria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Caria slips the punch.
Ragnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Caria.
Ragnarsson checks the leg kick.
Caria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragnarsson cracks Caria with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Caria thows a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caria throws a body shot but no joy.
Caria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Caria.
Ragnarsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Caria moves out of range.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Caria's head back.
Caria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnarsson is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caria.
Ragnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Caria slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caria throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that Caria ducks under and follows up with a left that Caria also avoids with ease.
Ragnarsson lands with a straight right. Caria didn't see that one coming.
Caria fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Caria moves out of range. #T2#
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caria throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Caria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Caria misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Caria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Caria.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Caria if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Caria misses.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Caria's leg. Caria is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Caria was well out of range.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Caria misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ragnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Caria's head.
Caria swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Caria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caria moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caria.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caria.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Caria.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Caria is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Caria just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson with a hook.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Caria moved away.
It looked like Caria was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caria was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Caria lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Caria.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Ragnarsson.
A lazy body kick from Caria
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caria checks a low kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Caria saw that one coming.
Caria is looking to counter punch.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ragnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Caria had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses.
Caria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Caria cracks the inside of Ragnarsson's front leg.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caria misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
Good work by Ragnarsson as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Caria.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson.
Caria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Caria lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnarsson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caria throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Caria throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Caria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragnarsson under the eye.
Caria takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Caria.
Melankomas Caria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson stuns Caria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - Caria coming out on top.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Caria is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caria.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragnarsson under the eye.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Ragnarsson lands.
Caria cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caria looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caria misses with the combination.
Caria throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Caria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caria darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnarsson lunges at Caria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caria's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Caria swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Caria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Caria with a nice cross.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Caria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caria misses with a straight left.
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
Caria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Caria counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Caria.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caria.
And Ragnarsson responds with a good body kick, but Caria manages to step out the way in time.
A solid body kick from Caria.
Caria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Caria ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Caria.
Caria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Caria throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Caria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caria is looking to chop away at Ragnarsson's legs.
Caria misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. Caria acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caria throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crunch! Ragnarsson slams his shin into Caria's torso.
Ragnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melankomas Caria.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
As Sigurd Ragnarsson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Today this BElT STAYS with the LEGioN holds belt up...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood eagle kicks back on and the crowd goes crazy!!!'.

Event: RH37
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Atunes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Atunes is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but Ragnarsson improves position.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes lands an uppercut.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson. #T1#
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Atunes digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes 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.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Atunes tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #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!
A left hand lands to the body for Atunes.
Stalling in the clinch from Atunes.
Ragnarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atunes avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atunes works on Ragnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson 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#
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson cracks Atunes with a good jab.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnarsson's calf.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Atunes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atunes throws a big counter combination but Ragnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnarsson, right into the meat.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Ragnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Atunes.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonardo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Ragnarsson scores with a four punch combination!
Ragnarsson moves forwards but Atunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Atunes coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Atunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Atunes stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Atunes scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Atunes jabs Ragnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ragnarsson takes one on the button.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Atunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Ragnarsson does no damage.
Ragnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson lands a head kick!
Atunes throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Ragnarsson counters by clinching up.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Ragnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
A cross from Atunes lands.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atunes throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson just manages to avoid it.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Atunes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a counter high kick but Ragnarsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Atunes.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as Atunes jumps back.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
It appears Atunes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
A combination from Ragnarsson does no damage.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Atunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atunes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a low kick, right behind Atunes 's knee.
Ragnarsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Atunes back to the ropes. Ragnarsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ragnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Atunes avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes digs a good hook to Ragnarsson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Atunes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigurd Ragnarsson.
I think Ragnarsson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Today this BElT STAYS with the LEGioN holds belt up...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood eagle kicks back on and the crowd goes crazy!!!'.

Event: RH21
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Velderman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Velderman saw that one coming.
Velderman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Velderman cracks Ragnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ragnarsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ragnarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Velderman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velderman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Velderman coming out on top.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Velderman moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Velderman's shoulder, as Velderman tries to avoid the shot.
Velderman throws a right and a left that Ragnarsson avoids nicely.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velderman momentarily.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velderman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Velderman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Velderman drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velderman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Velderman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Velderman lands a nice looking body kick.
Velderman checks the leg kick.
Velderman connects with a solid leg kick.
Velderman moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Ragnarsson clinches up against the ropes.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velderman.
Velderman is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman.
Velderman working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson is working Velderman over against the ropes.
Velderman working aggressively here. #T2#
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Velderman avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the ropes.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Velderman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Velderman blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velderman's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Velderman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Velderman moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Velderman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Velderman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velderman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Sigurd Ragnarsson 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#
Ragnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velderman to score with a decent uppercut.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velderman counters with a body kick.
Velderman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ron Velderman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Velderman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ron Velderman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velderman lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velderman connects with a leg kick. Ragnarsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Velderman moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Velderman works over Ragnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Velderman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Velderman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Velderman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velderman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Velderman throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velderman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ragnarsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Velderman - the referee stops the clock and Ragnarsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Velderman. Ragnarsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Velderman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Velderman jabs Ragnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velderman throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ragnarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ragnarsson connects with a high kick.
Velderman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman throws a leg kick that misses.
Velderman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Velderman moves out of range.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Velderman.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Velderman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velderman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson tests Velderman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velderman. #T2##CL#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Velderman breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Velderman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velderman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velderman's elbow.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Ron Velderman has been cut.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Velderman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Velderman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velderman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch but Velderman is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Velderman saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnarsson.
A jab lands there for Velderman.
Ragnarsson cracks Velderman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman slips a jab from Ragnarsson.
Velderman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Velderman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Velderman misses its intended target.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman tried to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velderman to score with a decent uppercut.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velderman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velderman pushes Ragnarsson away with a front kick.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Velderman ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Velderman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson motions for Velderman to come forward. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman misses with a body kick.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Velderman is just out of range.
Velderman connects with a body shot.
Velderman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Velderman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Velderman.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velderman lands a front kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Velderman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragnarsson checks it well.
Velderman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Ragnarsson pushes Velderman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Velderman's ribcage. Velderman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Velderman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velderman.
Velderman avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Velderman had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velderman throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Ragnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velderman throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Velderman looks to land a combination. Ragnarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Velderman looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Velderman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Velderman scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Velderman scores with a nice head shot.
Ragnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velderman digs a good hook to Ragnarsson's body.
Velderman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velderman throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Velderman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is looking to chop away at Velderman's legs.
Velderman thumps Ragnarsson with a low kick.
Velderman blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Velderman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velderman throws a head kick that Ragnarsson semi-blocks.
Ragnarsson lands a high kick!
Velderman is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks. #T1#
Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velderman keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velderman.
Velderman cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnarsson walks into a left hand.
Velderman throws a shot to the body.
Velderman throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velderman moves away.
It seemed like Velderman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Velderman stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velderman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Velderman lands.
Velderman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velderman throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Velderman staying out of range there.
Velderman misses with a body kick.#T2#
Velderman throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Velderman throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velderman thumps Ragnarsson with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Velderman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velderman.
Velderman moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velderman.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Velderman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Velderman avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman looks to land a combination. Ragnarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Velderman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velderman throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ron Velderman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velderman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Velderman.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velderman.
As Velderman tries to get set, Ragnarsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Velderman manages to avoid the attempt.
Velderman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velderman misses with a body kick.
Ragnarsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman lands a slapping body shot.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Velderman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands.
Ragnarsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Velderman.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velderman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Velderman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velderman throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Velderman tried to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Velderman looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Velderman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Velderman. Velderman obviously looking to wear him down.
Velderman digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Velderman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A right-left combo lands from Velderman.
A shot to the liver by Velderman. Beautiful body shot.
Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velderman cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Velderman's corner calls for a 1-2. Velderman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ragnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velderman works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Velderman is having none of it.
Velderman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. Velderman catches Ragnarsson right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Velderman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velderman thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body.
Velderman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velderman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarsson lands a high kick!
Velderman throws a head kick that Ragnarsson semi-blocks.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman blocks a jab.
Velderman tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson is wise to it.
Velderman fakes the leg kick and cracks Ragnarsson in the body.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Velderman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman scores with a head kick. Ragnarsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Velderman feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down.
Velderman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Velderman blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Velderman!
Ron Velderman is the new welterweight champion!
Ron Velderman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RH13
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Lee tenderised Ragnarsson's leg. Ragnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lee tries a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Lee down.
Jab from Lee.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Ragnarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson just manages to avoid it.
Lee cracks the inside of Ragnarsson's front leg.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ragnarsson cracks Lee with a good jab.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick.
Lee takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Lee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnarsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Lee. #T2#
Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ragnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnarsson.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a counter combo.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ragnarsson misses with a double jab.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnarsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee tries to work over Ragnarsson's front leg with a kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ragnarsson.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee sizes up Ragnarsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Ragnarsson scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body.
Ragnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee 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.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a head kick.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Ragnarsson.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.#T1#
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnarsson.
Lee takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Lee blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson.
Lee misses the body punch
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Lee tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Ragnarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ragnarsson tries to avoid it.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Lee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sigurd Ragnarsson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Lee looks for the body kick but Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Lee swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ragnarsson duly obliges.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Lee throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to land a body kick
and Ragnarsson counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Ragnarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Lee throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Lee digs a good hook to Ragnarsson's body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a right and a left that Ragnarsson avoids nicely.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Lee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnarsson's brow.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Lee. #T2#
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tommy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnarsson's brow.
Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Lee.
Well Ragnarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson is the new welterweight champion!
Sigurd Ragnarsson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I must take what is Mine holds belt up...For THe LeGiON!!! HoOoOwWwWwLLL!!!!!'.

Event: RH5
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oubaali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.#CL#
Oubaali moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oubaali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Oubaali breaks from the clinch.
Oubaali 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson.
Oubaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oubaali's head.
Ragnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oubaali looks to clinch
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oubaali wants to clinch up but Ragnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ragnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.#CL#
Oubaali instigates a clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Oubaali breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Oubaali tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ragnarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Oubaali pushes Ragnarsson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Oubaali lands a nice uppercut.
Oubaali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Oubaali.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oubaali tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oubaali presses Ragnarsson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oubaali lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Oubaali blocks it.
Oubaali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
Oubaali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oubaali blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Oubaali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Oubaali works on Ragnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Oubaali lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Oubaali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oubaali can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Oubaali takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oubaali looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Oubaali moves in looking to clinch but Ragnarsson pushes him off.
Ragnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Oubaali closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
Oubaali clobbers Ragnarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oubaali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Oubaali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oubaali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.#T1#
Oubaali wants to clinch.
Oubaali looks to clinch
and Ragnarsson counters with a big head kick but Oubaali shrugs it off.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Oubaali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali Oubaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Oubaali.
Oubaali tries to clinch up.
Oubaali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oubaali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oubaali has time to react.#CL#
Oubaali moves into the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Oubaali.
Oubaali lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oubaali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Oubaali blocks it.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Oubaali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oubaali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oubaali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ragnarsson backs up against the ropes.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Oubaali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Oubaali closes the distance and pushes Ragnarsson back into the ropes.#BC#
Oubaali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oubaali with a nice cross.#CL#
Oubaali clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oubaali blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Oubaali is blocking nicely.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Oubaali blocks it.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
A short right from Oubaali on the inside.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oubaali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali. #BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oubaali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Oubaali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oubaali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A jab from Ragnarsson misses.
Oubaali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Oubaali moves out of range.
Oubaali moves in looking to clinch but Ragnarsson pushes him off.#CL#
Oubaali drives through and clinches with Ragnarsson against the ropes.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Ali Oubaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oubaali lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch.
Oubaali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Oubaali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarsson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Ali Oubaali spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank'.

Event: OC! KT 8
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Diego throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Thomas.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Diego throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diego misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Diego stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Diego misses #CL2#
and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Diego lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diego up against the cage.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diego up against the cage.
Diego has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Diego is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diego scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Thomas wants to counter with a clinch but Diego pushes him away.
Diego lands a front kick.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Diego's head.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego. #T2#
Diego moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Diego sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Diego avoids it this time.
Diego misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Diego throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Diego tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego trying to stall but Thomas improves his position. #T1#
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Diego falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Thomas down.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Derrick Thomas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Diego thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
A big left from Thomas misses.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Diego. #T1#
Thomas with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Diego slips a straight right by Thomas.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Jab by Diego.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Diego thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas 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.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Thomas tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Dwan Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas. #T1#
Good shot there by Diego.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas cracks Diego with a good jab.
Thomas cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Thomas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Diego defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!
Derrick Thomas is the new middleweight champion!

Event: OC! KT 5
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Dimelo counters with a one-two to the body.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas stalks Dimelo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dimelo's face. Dimelo staggers backwards, shaken.
Dimelo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimelo tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas punishes Dimelo's body with a nice straight punch.
Dimelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas moves out of range as Dimelo strikes.
Dimelo moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Thomas throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.
Dimelo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Dimelo throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Dimelo swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas cracks Dimelo with an open hand slap.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dimelo under the eye.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimelo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Dimelo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimelo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thomas. That one must have hurt.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Dimelo counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimelo's head.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up with Dimelo and pushes him back against the cage.
Dimelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dimelo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Dimelo. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimelo throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Dimelo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimelo checks a leg kick.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Dimelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Dimelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Dimelo.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
Dimelo lands a shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Dimelo moves into the clinch.
Dimelo lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dimelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dimelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Dimelo. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Dimelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is trying to push Dimelo away but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dimelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimelo finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
A swing and a miss from Dimelo.
Dimelo swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimelo momentarily.
Dimelo tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Dimelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dimelo with a body shot.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimelo fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Dimelo is avoiding it.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimelo.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimelo counters with a thumping low kick.
Dimelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimelo's head.
A big right from Thomas misses. #T2#
Dimelo is looking to clinch.
Dimelo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimelo takes one on the button.
Dimelo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimelo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Dimelo's head back.
Dimelo needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Dimelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dimelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dimelo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range. #CL#
Dimelo moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Dimelo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Dimelo misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derrick Thomas 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#
Dimelo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miko Dimelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimelo. That did some damage!
Dimelo connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimelo is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Dimelo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas moves out of range as Dimelo strikes.
No joy there for Dimelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Dimelo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dimelo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimelo blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimelo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimelo tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.#T1#
Thomas lands the left hand.
Dimelo misses with a body shot.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dimelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
Dimelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas tests Dimelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Dimelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimelo throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dimelo.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Dimelo and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Thomas tries to clinch up but Dimelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dimelo ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Dimelo up against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Dimelo keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dimelo.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimelo misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
Dimelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimelo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dimelo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Thomas.
An inside leg kick lands from Dimelo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!

Event: OC! KT 1
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Juttu tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Juttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Juttu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Juttu slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Juttu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juttu. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juttu tries to land a body kick
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas defending well as Juttu loads up on a big left hand.
Juttu throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Juttu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Juttu.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Juttu avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juttu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Juttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Juttu circles away.
Juttu lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Thomas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Juttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juttu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas wants to counter with a clinch but Juttu pushes him away.
Juttu misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Juttu moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Juttu keeps the fight on the outside.
Juttu misses the jab.
Thomas throws a low kick but Juttu moves out of range easily.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Juttu.
Juttu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas tests Juttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Juttu.
Juttu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas checks a low kick from Juttu.
Juttu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Juttu slips under a jab.
Thomas tries a low kick but Juttu avoids it.
Juttu looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juttu.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Juttu circles away.
Some wild striking there from Thomas. #CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Juttu up against the cage.
Juttu lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas is looking to control Juttu's arms but Juttu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Juttu blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
A knee to the head by Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Juttu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
Juttu scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Juttu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Juttu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juttu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juttu has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Thomas with a knee to the head. #BC#
Juttu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juttu throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Juttu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Good leg kick by Juttu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Juttu back into the cage.
Thomas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juttu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thomas can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juttu backwards. #BC#
Juttu breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Juttu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Juttu slips a straight right by Thomas.
Juttu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juttu throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juttu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juttu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Juttu tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Juttu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Juttu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juttu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juttu.
Juttu swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juttu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juttu.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Juttu is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Juttu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Juttu is looking to score with low kicks.
Juttu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Juttu throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Juttu.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juttu.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Juttu thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Juttu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Juttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Juttu pushes him off.
Juttu throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Juttu misses its intended target.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juttu.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Juttu working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Juttu.
Juttu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu.
Juttu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Juttu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas moves out of range as Juttu throws a body kick.
Juttu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Juttu misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas is looking to slow Juttu down with leg kicks.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
As Thomas backs away, Juttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Juttu misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Juttu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juttu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Juttu.
Juttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruma Juttu is winning the standup battle so far.
Juttu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juttu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Juttu.
Donk. Thomas catches Juttu right on the button with a cross.
Thomas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Juttu throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a hook but Juttu blocks it.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juttu on the side of the head.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Juttu gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Juttu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juttu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juttu has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is working Juttu over against the cage.
Thomas blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Juttu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Juttu lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Juttu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Juttu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juttu can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas is looking to control Juttu's arms but Juttu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage. #BC#
Juttu breaks the clinch.
Juttu looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Juttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Juttu.
Juttu slips under a jab from Thomas.
Juttu throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Juttu scores with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Juttu misses its intended target.
Juttu misses with a straight right.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Juttu lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Thomas tries to clinch but Juttu is having none of it.
Juttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Juttu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Juttu walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
Juttu staying out of range there.
Juttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas is looking to clinch but Juttu is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Juttu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juttu.
Juttu misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Juttu tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juttu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juttu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juttu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Juttu.
Juttu throws a sloppy body shot
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juttu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Juttu slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Juttu lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Juttu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juttu throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.#CL2#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Juttu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juttu blocking some punches.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Juttu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Juttu controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas. #T1#
Thomas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas avoiding damage as Juttu throws knees to the body.
Juttu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Juttu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juttu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Juttu lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Juttu lands a nice uppercut.
Juttu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juttu lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas is trying to stall.
Thomas leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Juttu letting Thomas take a breather here.
Juttu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Juttu.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Juttu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juttu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Juttu.
Juttu misses with a low kick.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Juttu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Juttu.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Juttu moved out of range.
Juttu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juttu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Juttu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Juttu settles back down.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juttu looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juttu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Juttu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Juttu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Juttu throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juttu misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas punishes Juttu's body with a nice straight punch.
Juttu thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Juttu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juttu thinking.
Ruma Juttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juttu throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juttu checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Juttu is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Juttu.
Juttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juttu lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Thomas.
Juttu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Thomas on the inside. #BC#
Juttu breaks the clinch.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Juttu is avoiding it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 176
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Agnarsson rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Agnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Agnarsson digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Agnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Thomas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Agnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Agnarsson works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agnarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Agnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agnarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Agnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas working Agnarsson over with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
Thomas has Agnarsson pressed against the cage.
Thomas tries to break free but Agnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Agnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Agnarsson instigates a clinch.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch.
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Agnarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch combination from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Agnarsson dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Agnarsson's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Agnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Agnarsson.#T2#
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Agnarsson counters with a big head kick but Thomas shrugs it off. #CL2#
Agnarsson has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Agnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thomas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Agnarsson can turn it around.
Thomas misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Agnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Agnarsson is blocking nicely. #T3#
Agnarsson tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Agnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Agnarsson is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch.
Agnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Agnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Agnarsson digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Agnarsson lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Agnarsson jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Agnarsson instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Agnarsson blocking some punches. #BC2#
Agnarsson breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Agnarsson darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Agnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson wants to clinch.
Thomas throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson tries to clinch
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarsson digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Agnarsson slips a straight right by Thomas.#CL2#
Agnarsson darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarni Agnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas'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#
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Agnarsson throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Agnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Agnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Agnarsson blocks with his arms.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas pushes Agnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas landing knees to the head.
Agnarsson trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agnarsson.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Agnarsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Agnarsson. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Agnarsson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Thomas counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Agnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a head kick but Agnarsson moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Agnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas throws a hook but Agnarsson blocks it.
Agnarsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Agnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Agnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Derrick Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarni Agnarsson.
Thomas throws a push kick but Agnarsson slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Agnarsson rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Agnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Agnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Agnarsson moved away.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjarni Agnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Agnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Agnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjarni Agnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas. #BC2#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Agnarsson moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Agnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Agnarsson improves position.
Thomas misses with the head strike. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Agnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Thomas pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Agnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Agnarsson darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Agnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Agnarsson. #BC2#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Agnarsson moves into the clinch.
Thomas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Agnarsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Agnarsson. Agnarsson maintains the clinch.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Agnarsson is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Agnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch. #T1#
Agnarsson throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away. #CL2#
Agnarsson rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Agnarsson tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is trying to stall.
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head. #BC2#
Agnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Agnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Agnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Agnarsson tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarsson wants to clinch.
It appears Thomas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Derrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Agnarsson clinches up against the cage.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Agnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Agnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Agnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Agnarsson avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Agnarsson misses with a combination
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Agnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.#CL2#
Agnarsson rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Agnarsson works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Agnarsson. #BC2#
Agnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson scores with a head kick.
Agnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bjarni Agnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Agnarsson's knee but Agnarsson avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarni Agnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agnarsson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#698 Bubba v Hoyce 2
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boy is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Boy is looking to counter punch.
Boy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boy looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boy lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boy lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
It looked like Boy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Boy misses. #T1#
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boy staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boy is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Boy connects with a looping right hand.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Boy avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy lands a right hand.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boy misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Boy didn't see that one coming.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy avoids a kick to the body.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Thomas throws a fast counter high kick but Boy manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Boy's knee but Boy avoids it well.
Boy's corner calls for a 1-2. Boy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Boy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Boy should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
A body shot lands from Thomas. #T3#
Boy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas lands a good knee to the midsection. Boy won't want to take too many of those.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Boy looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Boy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Boy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy misses with some punches.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice body punch from Boy - that landed with a thud.
Thomas slowing the pace effectively.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Boy.
A knee to the head by Boy.
Derrick Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thomas obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Thomas misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boy avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Boy looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage.#T2#
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas. #BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy staying out of range there.
Boy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boy misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Boy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Boy misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
The fighters circling - Boy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Boy misses the target.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boy connects with a body shot.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Boy backing away here, and Thomas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range. #T4#
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Boy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
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!
Boy misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Boy's leg but Boy calmly moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Boy lands a front kick.
Boy thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Boy throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Boy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Boy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Boy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Boy avoids a kick to the body.
Boy throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Beast Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Boy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boy scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Boy.
A shot to the liver by Boy. Beautiful body shot.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boy is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boy lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boy misses with a body punch
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Thomas misses.
Boy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Boy saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boy jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and Boy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boy lands a jab to the nose.
Boy works the jab nicely.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boy cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Boy lands with a shot to the body.
Boy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance. #CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.#T3#
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Boy's head.
Boy landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Boy lands a left hand.
Boy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
Boy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Boy prevents a body shot from Thomas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Boy working aggressively here.
Thomas tries a body shot but Boy blocks it.
Boy tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Boy back against the cage. #BC#
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas throws out a leg kick but Boy moves out of range and Thomas only half commits.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Boy!

Event: GAMMA#694 Bubba v Simmons
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lapu Lapu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lapu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lapu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Lapu keeps it at a distance.
Lapu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lapu thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Lapu 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.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapu circles away.
Lapu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Lapu cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Some bone on bone action there as Lapu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lapu.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Lapu looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Lapu circles away and keeps his distance.
Crunch! Lapu slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Lapu moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Lapu saw that one coming.
Lapu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lapu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapu. That did some damage!
Thomas lands a nice hook to Lapu's body. Lapu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lapu thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Lapu misses with a body kick.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lapu scores with a nice strike.
Thomas throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range.
Lapu misses with a low kick.
Thomas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lapu.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lapu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Lapu. #T2#
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Lapu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Thomas rushes Lapu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
Lapu managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lapu managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lapu manages to break the clinch.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lapu.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas takes a swing at Lapu's ribcage but misses.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Lapu.
Lapu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lapu.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Lapu had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Lapu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Lapu moves out of range easily.
Lapu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lapu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lapu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thomas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lapu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Lapu connects with a jab.
Lapu throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Thomas clinches.
Thomas gets through Lapu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lapu.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapu's elbow.
Lapu digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lapu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lapu.
Lapu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Lapu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lapu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Lapu.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Lapu scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lapu.
Thomas is looking to wear down Lapu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lapu misses with a body shot.
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lapu.
Lapu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lapu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lapu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lapu throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lapu misses the target.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Lapu sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Lapu blocks the low kick.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lapu is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Lapu misses.
Lapu looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lapu checks it well.
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Lapu there.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lapu moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Lapu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lapu just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
A good leg kick by Lapu.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapu manages to avoid it.
Lapu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Lapu checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Lapu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lapu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thomas really felt that one!
Lapu misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Lapu Lapu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas moves out of range as Lapu throws a body kick.
Lapu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lapu lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Lapu throws a lazy body kick
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A cross from Lapu lands.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lapu can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas scores with a spinning back kick!
A leg kick checked by Lapu.
Lapu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Lapu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Lapu.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Lapu.
A cross from Lapu lands.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Lapu scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Lapu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Thomas forces Lapu back against the cage and clinches.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Derrick Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lapu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Lapu.
Lapu tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Lapu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right hook to the body lands for Lapu. #T3#
Thomas connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Lapu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Lapu's head back.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lapu.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lapu connects with a nice looking jab.
Lapu misses with the body kick
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries to work over Lapu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Lapu.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Lapu.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Thomas. #T4##BC2#
Lapu manages to break the clinch.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lapu throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Lapu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lapu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lapu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lapu misses with a body punch.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Lapu breaks from the clinch.
Thomas walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lapu lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lapu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Lapu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lapu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Lapu lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lapu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapu throws out the jab.
Lapu connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lapu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas defending well as Lapu loads up on a big left hand.
Lapu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Lapu blocks a low kick nicely.
Lapu tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas punishes Lapu's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lapu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Lapu.
Lapu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thomas throws a low kick but Lapu moves out of range easily.
Lapu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Lapu's head.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapu circles away.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lapu.
Lapu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lapu misses the target.
Lapu connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas looks to clinch
and Lapu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lapu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lapu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas misses with a hook. Lapu ducked under it nicely.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Lapu avoids it.
Lapu scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lapu.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lapu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Lapu moved away.
Lapu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lapu keeps Thomas at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheers as Lapu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Derrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thomas lands with a straight right. Lapu didn't see that one coming.
Lapu blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Lapu throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Lapu.
Thomas slips under a jab from Lapu.
Lapu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lapu lands a jab to the nose.
Lapu Lapu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas throws a head kick but Lapu moves out of range.
Lapu connects with a single shot there.
Lapu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lapu! But no joy.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thomas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lapu - the referee stops the clock and Thomas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lapu. Thomas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Lapu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Lapu saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Lapu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lapu checks a leg kick.
Lapu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lapu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Lapu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Thomas misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lapu misses.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Lapu sees coming a mile off.
Lapu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lapu moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Lapu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lapu moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lapu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Lapu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lapu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
A relieved looking Lapu Lapu 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: GAMMA#688 Diehard v Bryune
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Shankoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shankoli, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Shankoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shankoli blocking some punches.
Thomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thomas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shankoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Shankoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Thomas to work.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas tries a body shot but Shankoli blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shankoli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Shankoli breaks the clinch.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Thomas rushes Shankoli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Shankoli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Shankoli.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas works on Shankoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Shankoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Shankoli blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Shankoli cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankoli lands an overhand right.
Shankoli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shankoli blocks a jab.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shankoli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shankoli tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Shankoli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas is looking to slow Shankoli down with leg kicks.
Shankoli blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Shankoli lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Shankoli takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Shankoli throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Shankoli finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shankoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Shankoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shankoli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shankoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Shankoli avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Thomas misses.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shankoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Shankoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shankoli staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas'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.
#R2#
Shankoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shankoli wants to clinch.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas lunges at Shankoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shankoli's hand.
Shankoli misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Thomas looks to throw a body kick
and Shankoli counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Thomas connects with a jab.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Shankoli checks it
and Shankoli counters with a left to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shankoli. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Shankoli misses with a low kick.
Shankoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas slips a straight right by Shankoli.
Shankoli misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Shankoli moved away.
Shankoli throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Shankoli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shankoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
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!
Shankoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Shankoli's knee but Shankoli avoids it well.
Shankoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
Shankoli is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Shankoli throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shankoli.
Shankoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shankoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shankoli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Shankoli circles away.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shankoli wants to clinch.
Shankoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shankoli tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shankoli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Shankoli pushes Thomas away with a front kick.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shankoli.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Shankoli.
Shankoli misses with a two punch combination.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shankoli throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankoli moves away.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shankoli avoids the head kick by Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shankoli will feel that in the morning.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Shankoli.
Shankoli connects with the punch.
Shankoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shankoli throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas moves to clinch but Shankoli breaks away
and Shankoli counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shankoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shankoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Shankoli thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thomas throws a nice head kick! #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shankoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shankoli is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Shankoli as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Shankoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shankoli blocks a leg kick.
Shankoli is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas cracks Shankoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Shankoli tries to clinch up
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Shankoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Shankoli tries to avoid it.
Derrick Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A head kick from Shankoli lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Shankoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Shankoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Shankoli walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Shankoli avoids a kick to the body.
Shankoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Thomas blocks a head kick by Shankoli.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas tries to counter with a clinch but Shankoli shakes him off and moves away.
Shankoli lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas thows a body kick. Shankoli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thomas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Shankoli throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Derrick Thomas waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Ravi Shankoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.

Event: GAMMA#684 DaCoca v Bubba
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Kind throws a body kick that misses
and Thomas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kind really felt that one!
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Kind takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Kind swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kind throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Kind lands with a right hand.
Kind drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kind takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kind.
Kind thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Kind slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kind has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Kind jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kind throws a leg kick
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kind.
Kind throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Kind.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Kind takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Thomas cracks Kind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Kind lands.
Kind fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Kind thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kind lands a jab to the head.
Kind looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Kind lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Kind misses with a jab to the body
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kind lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Kind ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas slips a straight right by Kind.#T2#
Kind misses with a body punch
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kind misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kind misses.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Kind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kind looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Kind looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Kind throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kind.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kind throws a body shot but no joy.
Kind throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas throws a head kick but Kind moves out of range.
Kind throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Kind counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kind.
Kind tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kind lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kind.
Kind throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kind.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kind.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Kind's head but Kind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kind misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kind throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Kind only half commits.
Kind sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kind attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kind gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Kind throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kind blocks the leg kick.
Kind digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Kind swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kind pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kind thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Kind lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Kind's body. Kind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Kind moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Kind pushes him off.
Kind misses with a body punch
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
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 Champ Kind will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Kind moved out of range.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kind misses with a body shot.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas flicks out a counter leg kick but Kind steps away.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kind darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kind scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kind looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Kind backing away here, and Thomas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kind lands a nice looking body shot.
Kind walks into a jab.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kind blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kind.
Kind connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kind delivers a nice body kick.
Kind scores with a body shot.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Kind's front leg but catches the back leg as Kind tries to avoid it.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kind throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kind backing away here, and Thomas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kind checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Kind.
Kind misses the jab.
Thomas thinks about the counter body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kind thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kind misses with a right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kind misses with a body kick.#T2#
Kind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Kind avoids nicely.
Kind fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it.
Kind throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kind throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kind is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Kind moved away.
Kind takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kind throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Kind swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Champ Kind is winning the standup battle so far.
Kind slips under a jab.
Kind lands with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Kind.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kind takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Kind misses with a body kick.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kind manages to avoid it.
Kind throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Kind is predictable there
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kind.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kind.
Kind misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Kind fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kind throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Kind keeps Thomas at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Kind down.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Thomas throws a push kick but Kind slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kind.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kind just misses with a punch to the body.
And Thomas responds with a good body kick, but Kind manages to step out the way in time.
Kind fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Kind throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Kind misses with a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a body kick that stops Kind in his tracks momentarily.
Kind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Kind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kind with a nice cross.
Thomas scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kind.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Kind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kind misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Kind breaks from the clinch.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Kind shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Kind dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Kind wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Kind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kind takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thomas stalls.
Thomas presses Kind against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Kind blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Kind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kinds head.
Derrick Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas. #ROC2#
Kind is rocked!
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kind.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Kind backwards.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kind throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Kind keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kind is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kind ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Kind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas 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.
Thomas lands a front kick.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Thomas checks a low kick from Kind.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Kind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Kind throws a body shot but no joy.
Derrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kind.
Kind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Kind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas moves out of range as Kind throws a body kick.
Thomas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kind blocks it well.
Kind throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Champ Kind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Kind saw it coming and moves away.
Kind appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kind looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Kind lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Kind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Kind.
Kind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kind off the cage and back into range.
Oh Kind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kind cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Kind looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Kind avoids it with no problem.
Kind seems to have got his legs back now.
Kind jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kind jabs at Thomas's body.
Kind fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Good exchange - Kind coming out on top.
Kind cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Kind scores with a leg kick.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Kind.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
A jab from Kind finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Kind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kind avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Kind looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kind 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AD510
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the head.
Asztalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Asztalos misses the target.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Thomas moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asztalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Asztalos's head.
Asztalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Asztalos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Asztalos takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Asztalos blocks a low kick nicely.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asztalos throws a leg kick
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Thomas.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asztalos if he has to take too many more of those.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Asztalos misses its target.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Thomas stuns Asztalos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asztalos's calf.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Asztalos - just one landing.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asztalos.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Thomas forces Asztalos back against the cage and clinches.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Asztalos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Asztalos 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#
Asztalos lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Asztalos up against the cage.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asztalos gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Asztalos avoids the damage to the body.
Asztalos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas with a knee to the head.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asztalos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos backing away here, and Thomas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asztalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
A quick step to the side and Asztalos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Asztalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asztalos under the eye.
Asztalos tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
As Asztalos backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Asztalos manages to avoid it all.
A bone on bone clash there as Asztalos blocks the leg kick.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas slips a straight right by Asztalos.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asztalos with a body shot.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Asztalos's head back.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asztalos in his tracks.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Thomas slips under a jab.#T3#
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asztalos throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asztalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas cracks Asztalos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Asztalos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Asztalos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asztalos there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asztalos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Asztalos 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.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Asztalos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Asztalos takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Asztalos is rocked!#CL2#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Asztalos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Asztalos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thomas is unloading with more strikes now! Asztalos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas!
Derrick Thomas made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
Alex Asztalos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.

Event: AD503
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Silver throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas scores with a spinning back kick!
Silver misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Silver has been cut.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!#CL2#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Silver.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Thomas scores a nice knee to the body.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver blocking some punches.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.#T1#
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Thomas is struggling to control the position.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Silver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silver obliges.
Silver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Silver tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Silver lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas scores with a kick to the body.
Silver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas tries a quick counter leg kick but Silver is wise to it.#T2#
Silver misses with a low kick.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silver swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Silver. #T3#
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Silver down.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Silver off balance momentarily.
Silver lands an overhand right.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Silver seems unphased.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Silver moved away.
Silver lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thomas swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Silver lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silver takes a shot to the head.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Silver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silver scores with a knee to the head.
Silver crunches a lovely knee into Thomas's ribcage.
Thomas looks winded!
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Silver lands a body punch.
Silver looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Silver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silver blocks a body shot from Thomas.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silver.
Thomas is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Silver scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Silver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silver connects with a jab.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up with Silver and pushes him back against the cage.
Silver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silver tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Silver lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver scores a nice knee to the body.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silver lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Silver scores a nice knee to the body.
Billy Silver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silver connects with a knee to the head.
Silver tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it. #T2#
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Silver.
Silver misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.
Thomas crunches a lovely knee into Silver's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silver looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silver being controlled against the cage.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Silver.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Silver blocks it well.
Silver throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
It appears Silver was looking to counter with a kick there.
Silver throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Silver misses with a body kick.
Silver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thomas.
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!
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Silver moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas is looking to chop away at Silver's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thomas.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Silver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silver throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silver is looking to clinch.
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 Billy Silver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Silver's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas checks a low kick from Silver.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silver staying out of range there.
Silver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Silver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silver misses with a looping right.
Silver misses with a body kick.
Silver checks a leg kick.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Silver's side.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Silver's belly button to the back.
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Silver misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Silver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silver throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silver momentarily.
Silver connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silver swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Silver saw that one coming.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Silver misses with the body kick
and Thomas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silver's knee momentarily.
Silver thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Silver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Thomas catches Silver right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Silver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silver is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Silver's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Silver back into the cage.
Silver misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Silver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silver loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Silver.
Silver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Derrick Thomas waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: AD494: Right Leg Hospital
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Kobashi had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas defending well as Kobashi loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Thomas lands but Kobashi takes it in his stride.
Kobashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kobashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kobashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Thomas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi scores with a push kick.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Kobashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Thomas works Kobashi's body with a nice hook.
Thomas takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kobashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas thows a body kick. Kobashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Kobashi misses.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Jab, jab by Kobashi - just one landing.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Thomas is looking to wear down Kobashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kobashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kobashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thomas - the referee stops the clock and Kobashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thomas. Kobashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kobashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Kobashi as he connects with a hook.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Kobashi avoids it.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Thomas moves forwards but Kobashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kobashi digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Kobashi against the cage.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Thomas cracks Kobashi with a nice body shot.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi. #T4#
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Kobashi presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas trying to stall but Kobashi improves his position.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi can't break the clinch.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Kobashi presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas thumps Kobashi with a low kick.
Thomas throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
Kobashi digs a good hook to Thomas's body. #CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kobashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kobashi. #T1#
Thomas misses with a knee to the head.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Kobashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kobashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Kobashi has double underhooks.
Kobashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Kobashi. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas misses with a hook.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Kobashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A shot to the liver by Kobashi. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kobashi thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Kobashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Kobashi.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobashi circles away.
Thomas takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Thomas moves to clinch but Kobashi breaks away
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Kobashi cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kobashi lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Kobashi's head back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Thomas misses with a body kick.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kobashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kobashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Kobashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kobashi on the side of the head.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Kobashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range as Kobashi strikes.
Kobashi with a hook.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kobashi will feel that in the morning.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobashi.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kobashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Kobashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Kobashi takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kobashi misses with a looping left.
Thomas misses with a leg kick.
Kobashi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Kobashi misses.
Derrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Kobashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kobashi is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas thows a body kick. Kobashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Kobashi's body. Kobashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Kobashi connects with a high kick.
Kobashi throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kobashi dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Kobashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kobashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

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

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

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

Event: AD483: Yokoso Japan
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pulkkinen manages to circle out of the way.
Pulkkinen cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas is looking to clinch. #T1#
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pera Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back to recover.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick. #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!
Thomas scores with a jab. Pulkkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas cracks the inside of Pulkkinen's front leg.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Thomas.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen being controlled against the cage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Thomas landing knees to the body. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas throws a counter high kick but Pulkkinen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thomas blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas misses with some punches. #T1##BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Pulkkinen's torso.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas landing knees to the body.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Thomas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas stalls.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Pulkkinen's body.
Thomas throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Thomas only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Pulkkinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.#T1#
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with the body kick
and Thomas counters with a good, hard body kick but Pulkkinen shrugs it off.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
As Pulkkinen tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Pulkkinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.#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!
Pulkkinen needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Thomas gets through Pulkkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Derrick Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Pera Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulkkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pulkkinen will feel that in the morning.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Thomas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thomas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pulkkinen manages to circle out of the way.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pera Pulkkinen.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AD476: Push YOUrself
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Thomas looks to land a combination but Hessler avoids it well.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hessler throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hessler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Hessler catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Thomas tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clinton Hessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with the combination.
It looked like Hessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Hessler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Thomas forces Hessler back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hessler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Jab, jab by Hessler - just one landing.
Hessler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hessler misses with a straight right.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas tries to work over Hessler's front leg with a kick but Hessler checks it.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hessler swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hessler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hessler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a low kick.#T2#
Hessler throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Hessler throws a good cross that connects.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thomas 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.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hessler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hessler moves away from the strike by Thomas. #CL2#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas thumps Hessler with a low kick.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hessler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Hessler.
Hessler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hessler to score with a decent uppercut.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Hessler is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Hessler.
A jab lands there for Hessler.#CL2#
Hessler gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Hessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Hessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
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!
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Hessler back against the cage.
Hessler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas. #T4#
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Hessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Hessler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThomas.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hessler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Hessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hessler loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hessler.
Hessler misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Hessler checks it
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hessler throws out the jab.
Thomas feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Thomas misses with the combination.
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 Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hessler misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Hessler was not able to check.
Hessler misses with a head kick.
A jab from Hessler misses.
A swing and a miss from Hessler.
Thomas is looking to slow Hessler down with leg kicks.
Hessler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clinton Hessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hessler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hessler stalling in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hessler. #T1#
Hessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hessler tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hessler blocks an uppercut.
Hessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler lands a right hand.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hessler.
Hessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Hessler throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A low kick from Hessler misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas lands a jab to Hessler's midsection.#T2#
Donk. Thomas catches Hessler right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Hessler is avoiding it.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hessler looks to throw a body kick
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hessler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hessler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hessler connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas throws a head kick that half lands.
Hessler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
A jab from Hessler does it's job there.
Hessler gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hessler takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Hessler breaks from the clinch.
Thomas stalks Hessler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hessler's face. Hessler staggers backwards, shaken.
Hessler looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Hessler sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Hessler avoids it this time.
Hessler throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Hessler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hessler punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Hessler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Nice shot lands for Hessler.#T4#
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hessler thinking.
Hessler swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Hessler throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas tries to clinch but Hessler is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hessler.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hessler can pounce on him.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Hessler saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Hessler's belly button to the back.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Hessler throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hessler throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas scores with a kick to the body.
Hessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Hessler missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Hessler misses the shot to the body.
Hessler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Hessler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hessler.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hessler.
Hessler throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Hessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hessler sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Hessler avoids it this time.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Hessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hessler loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessler throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hessler misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hessler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Hessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Thomas connects with a high kick.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Hessler off the cage and back into range.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Hessler scores with a jab.
Hessler throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hessler thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Hessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hessler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hessler blocks the body kick.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Hessler. That snapped Thomas's head back.
A slow jab from Hessler misses its intended target.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Hessler tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hessler.
Hessler throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas is looking to slow Hessler down with leg kicks.
Hessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Hessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hessler blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas thumps Hessler with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derrick Thomas.
I think Thomas 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!
An out of breath Derrick Thomas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Clinton Hessler spoke after the fight, saying 'Legend.'.

Event: AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Thomas throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
We've been informed that Thomas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Lewis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Thomas.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Lewis misses its target.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas counters with a body kick.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Lewis counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lewis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Thomas tries a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Lewis counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Thomas feints a counter leg kick.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas slips under a jab.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lewis rather than just go for the knockout.
Lewis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas tries to land a body kick
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas fakes the leg kick and cracks Lewis in the body.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Lewis swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lewis lands with a good body shot.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lewis.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming. #T3#
Thomas tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Lewis swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Lewis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lewis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Thomas prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lewis.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Lewis's torso.
Lewis scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Lewis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis at a distance.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thomas.
Thomas keeps Lewis at a distance using the push kick.
Lewis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
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#
Lewis looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Lewis takes one on the button.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Lewis.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
An attempted straight right counter from Lewis misses the target.
Good shot there by Lewis.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Lewis saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lewis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thomas - the referee stops the clock and Lewis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thomas. Lewis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Thomas stuns Lewis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lewis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Lewis saw that one coming.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Lewis sees coming a mile off.
Lewis lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas lands a high kick! #ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!
Lewis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas cracks Lewis with a hook to the temple - Lewis is on wobbly legs here! Thomas swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lewis falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Thomas wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derrick Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AD460: Mister Tibbs
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amaral keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thomas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Amaral counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Amaral's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amaral fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amaral throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amaral looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amaral.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Amaral ducks down to avoid it.
Amaral lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amaral finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Amaral moves away from the strike by Thomas. #T1#
Thomas swings for the body but Amaral moves out of range.
Amaral checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amaral is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Amaral scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Amaral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas wants to clinch
and Amaral counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Amaral's leg. Amaral is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amaral.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Amaral.
Amaral buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Amaral pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amaral scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amaral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Amaral connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amaral throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amaral throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amaral takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Amaral misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Amaral avoids it.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a low kick. #T3#
Amaral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amaral misses with a body kick.
As Amaral backs away, Thomas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas tries to land a body kick
and Amaral counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Amaral moves away and avoids it.
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Amaral manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Amaral's leg. Amaral is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Danga de danga de dang - Amaral scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amaral.
Amaral appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Amaral throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.#T4#
Amaral checks a leg kick.
Amaral stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
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!
Amaral chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amaral at a distance.
Amaral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Amaral replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amaral.#CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amaral tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Amaral breaks the clinch.
Amaral takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Amaral swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Amaral was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas misses with a hook
enabling Amaral to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Thomas catches Amaral right on the button with a cross.
Amaral misses with a straight right.
Amaral throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amaral pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amaral tries to land a body kick
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.
Amaral misses with a looping left.
Amaral throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas blocks the body kick. #CL#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas stalling.
Thomas keeps control of Amaral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Amaral throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Amaral lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Amaral's side.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Amaral saw that one coming.
Amaral looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Amaral avoids them all with ease.
Amaral turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amaral throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas tried to counter with a leg kick but Amaral avoided it.
Amaral throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amaral misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas takes a swing at Amaral's ribcage but misses.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Thomas forces Amaral back against the cage and clinches.
Amaral tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Amaral back against the cage.
Amaral with a knee to the head.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Amaral.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Amaral.
Amaral is working Thomas over against the cage.
Thomas blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amaral.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Amaral misses with a knee to the head.
Rafael Amaral seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Amaral.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Amaral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amaral scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Amaral looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Amaral fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Amaral.
Amaral blocks an uppercut.
Amaral lands a right hand. #T4##BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
A jab from Thomas misses.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Amaral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Amaral throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to counter the offense by Amaral and move into the clinch.
Amaral's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Amaral's leg. Amaral is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amaral takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas misses with the body kick
and Amaral counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Amaral walks into a jab.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amaral pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Amaral settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas 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#
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Amaral throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Jab by Thomas.
Thomas slips a straight right by Amaral.
Thomas tries a low kick but Amaral avoids it.
Amaral throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws a push kick but Amaral slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas keeps Amaral at a distance using the push kick.
Amaral slips under a jab.
Amaral throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amaral. #T1#
Amaral connects with an inside leg kick.
Amaral checks a low kick from Thomas.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Amaral 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amaral throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Amaral tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amaral on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Amaral uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amaral walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thomas.#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!
Thomas thumps Amaral with a low kick.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Amaral checks it.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Amaral walks into a left hand.
Amaral takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Amaral moved away.
Amaral connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amaral can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Amaral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derrick Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Thomas wants to clinch up but Amaral keeps it at a distance.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Amaral keeps it at a distance.
Thomas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Amaral keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amaral on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amaral tries to clinch up.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Amaral.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amaral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rafael Amaral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Amaral against the cage.
Amaral misses with some punches. #BC2#
Amaral manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Thomas is pushing Amaral up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Amaral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amaral lands a shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amaral tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Amaral doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!
Derrick Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rafael Amaral stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!!!!'.

Event: AD453: Konfrontacja
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Thomas cracks Godbolt with an open hand slap.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godbolt.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godbolt moves away.
Godbolt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Godbolt under the eye.
Godbolt scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Godbolt.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Godbolt throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Godbolt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Godbolt throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Godbolt didn't see that one coming.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Godbolt counters with a left to the body.
Godbolt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.#CL#
Godbolt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Godbolt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Godbolt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Godbolt.
Godbolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Godbolt saw it coming and moves away.
Godbolt attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godbolt tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godbolt.
Godbolt misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Godbolt misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Godbolt drags the fight down to the ground.
Thomas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Godbolt is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Thomas stands and steps away. Godbolt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas thows a body kick. Godbolt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Godbolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Godbolt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Godbolt off balance momentarily.
Godbolt avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Godbolt's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Godbolt.#T4#
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas thumps Godbolt with a low kick.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godbolt misses the shot to the body.
Thomas tries to work over Godbolt's front leg with a kick but Godbolt checks it.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Godbolt does no damage.
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Godbolt if he has to take too many more of those.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Derrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godbolt is breathing heavily.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godbolt takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Godbolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas moves out of range as Godbolt strikes.
Godbolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Thomas. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Godbolt. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbolt misses with a few strikes there.
Godbolt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Godbolt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Godbolt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Godbolt throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Godbolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Godbolt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Godbolt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Godbolt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godbolt works the jab nicely.#T3#
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Thomas throws a body punch but Godbolt moves out of range.
Godbolt feinted with a counter takedown.
Godbolt's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Godbolt is out of range.
Godbolt misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a leg kick but Godbolt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas delivers a nice body kick.
Godbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Godbolt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Godbolt. Godbolt gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godbolt throws out the jab.
Godbolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Godbolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Thomas forces Godbolt back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godbolt moves away from the strike by Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Godbolt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Godbolt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Godbolt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Godbolt shrugs it off though.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Godbolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godbolt misses the shot to the body.
Godbolt misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Godbolt misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Godbolt.
A good leg kick by Thomas. #TD#
Godbolt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.#ES2#
Thomas has one foot on Godbolt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas cracks Godbolt with a good jab.
Thomas with a hook.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godbolt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godbolt takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Godbolt will feel that in the morning.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Godbolt pushes him off.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godbolt.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Godbolt on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Godbolt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas is looking to chop away at Godbolt's legs.
Godbolt throws a right hand that misses
and Godbolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Derrick Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Godbolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godbolt managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Godbolt tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Godbolt back against the cage.
Thomas crunches a lovely knee into Godbolt's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas gets through Godbolt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Godbolt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godbolt backwards.
Thomas connects with a knee to the head.
Godbolt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Godbolt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godbolt backwards. #ROC2#
Godbolt is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthew Godbolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Godbolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas gets through Godbolt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Godbolt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Godbolt looking for a takedown.
Thomas lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Godbolt to his knees! Thomas keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas!
A very excited looking Derrick Thomas 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: AD445: Blood, Sweat & Beer
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Mutombo works the jab nicely.
Mutombo checks a low kick from Thomas.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mutombo is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
A low kick from Mutombo is predictable there #CL2#
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch.
Mutombo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Mutombo misses its intended target.
Mutombo throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas jabs at Mutombo's body.
Mutombo cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Mutombo swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range. #T1#
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mutombo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range and Thomas settles back down. #CL2#
Thomas forces Mutombo back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Mutombo blocks an uppercut.
Mutombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Mutombo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas cracks Mutombo with a nice body shot.
Mutombo presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutombo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutombo looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mutombo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mutombo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Mutombo connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Mutombo counters with a body kick that stops Thomas in his tracks momentarily.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Mutombo's torso.
Mutombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutombo.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mutombo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Mutombo misses the jab.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mutombo clinches with his opponent.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Mutombo blocks with his arms.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Mutombo.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mutombo tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Mutombo back against the cage.
Mutombo can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
Mutombo throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mutombo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mutombo lands with a light punch inside.
Mutombo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mutombo is defending well for now.
Mutombo lands a body shot.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Mutombo.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Mutombo blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Mutombo's head.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Mutombo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Mutombo throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Mutombo misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mutombo connects with a body shot.
Thomas misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutombo lands a high kick!
Thomas throws a leg kick but Mutombo checks it.
Mutombo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
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 ZaZa Mutombo 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#
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mutombo slips under a jab.
It looked like Mutombo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Mutombo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mutombo. Mutombo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mutombo throws a one two combo.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Mutombo misses
and Thomas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick from Mutombo lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas throws a body punch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo thinks about countering with a body kick.
ZaZa Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mutombo throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mutombo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mutombo rather than just go for the knockout.
Mutombo scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mutombo counter with a right hand.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range as Mutombo strikes.
Mutombo throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas slips a jab from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mutombo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Mutombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mutombo misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mutombo lands an overhand right.
Mutombo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mutombo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
A swing and a miss from Mutombo.
Mutombo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Mutombo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mutombo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.#T3#
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Thomas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. #CL#
Mutombo moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Mutombo's body.
A jab from Mutombo finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Mutombo lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Mutombo throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutombo should have avoided that one.
Mutombo lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Mutombo scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mutombo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
A solid body kick from Mutombo.
Thomas throws a body punch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutombo lands a jab to the nose.
Mutombo connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutombo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mutombo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mutombo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZaZa Mutombo 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#
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
Mutombo looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Mutombo avoids it.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Mutombo counters with a nice body shot.
Mutombo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Mutombo throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Mutombo was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mutombo takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Mutombo looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mutombo. #T1#
Thomas misses the jab.
Derrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mutombo counter with a right hand.
Mutombo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mutombo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mutombo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Mutombo's body. Mutombo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mutombo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mutombo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mutombo scores with a nice strike.
Mutombo dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Mutombo throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Mutombo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mutombo.
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 big left from Thomas misses.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Mutombo's leg. Mutombo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A head kick misses from Mutombo.
Mutombo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Mutombo misses with a straight right.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Mutombo misses.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Mutombo.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Mutombo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Derrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutombo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutombo.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Mutombo swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Mutombo throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas thinks about the counter body kick.
Mutombo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mutombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutombo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Mutombo moves out of range easily.
Mutombo throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thomas tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mutombo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mutombo takes a shot to the head.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mutombo lands a right hand.
Thomas wants to break free but Mutombo has control.
Mutombo misses with a body punch.
Mutombo can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas is looking to control Mutombo's arms but Mutombo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Mutombo working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mutombo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AD439: Triple-Double
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Thomas swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Thomas.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Thomas lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Thomas lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #T2##BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas lands a body shot.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Thomas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Johnson looks winded!
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Thomas.
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!
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Thomas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Thomas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Johnson tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas lands a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Craig Johnson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Johnson tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas lands a body shot. #T3#
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
The cut above Craig Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas!
Our winner, Derrick Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AD431: Fighters in armor
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
O'Sullivan works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
O'Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
O'Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O'Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Thomas.
Thomas 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.
O'Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
O'Sullivan throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O'Sullivan 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!
Thomas throws a push kick but O'Sullivan slaps the foot to one side.
O'Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O'Sullivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O'Sullivan tried to counter with a leg kick but Thomas avoided it.#T1#
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
O'Sullivan blocks a head kick by Thomas.
A looping hook to the body misses from O'Sullivan. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O'Sullivan takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel O'Sullivan has been cut.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of O'Sullivan's side.
Thomas motions for O'Sullivan to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Derrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O'Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Sullivan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thomas thumps O'Sullivan with a low kick.
O'Sullivan moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas thows a leg kick but O'Sullivan checks it
letting O'Sullivan counter with a right hand.
O'Sullivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O'Sullivan connects with an inside leg kick.
O'Sullivan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and O'Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas moves out of range as O'Sullivan strikes.
A clash of legs there as O'Sullivan blocks the low kick.#T3#
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O'Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
A leg kick checked by O'Sullivan.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
O'Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas swings for the body but O'Sullivan moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and O'Sullivan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O'Sullivan blocks a head kick by Thomas.
O'Sullivan attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Thomas is looking to chop away at O'Sullivan's legs.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Sullivan misses with a straight left.
O'Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O'Sullivan connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Thomas defending well as O'Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas cracks O'Sullivan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O'Sullivan lands a two punch combo.
O'Sullivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O'Sullivan is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from O'Sullivan misses the target.
O'Sullivan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from O'Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel O'Sullivan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas works O'Sullivan's body with a nice hook.
A jab from O'Sullivan misses.
O'Sullivan tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from O'Sullivan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas moves out of range as O'Sullivan throws a body kick.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
O'Sullivan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O'Sullivan walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Nice body punch from O'Sullivan. #T1#
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O'Sullivan momentarily.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from O'Sullivan misses the target.
The fighters circling - O'Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas throws a body punch but O'Sullivan moves out of range.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas wants to clinch up but O'Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thomas thows a body kick. O'Sullivan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. O'Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and O'Sullivan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A left lands for Thomas.
Thomas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thomas thows a leg kick but O'Sullivan checks it #TD#
and O'Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is concentrating on defense, preventing O'Sullivan from advancing position.
O'Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O'Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
O'Sullivan stops Thomas from standing up.
Thomas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
O'Sullivan trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
O'Sullivan being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
O'Sullivan wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving. #SUB#
O'Sullivan has gone for a leg lock! Thomas slips out almost immediately though and dives into O'Sullivan's guard.#REVB#
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from O'Sullivan.#SUB#
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O'Sullivan seems keen to control Thomas's posture.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but O'Sullivan is keeping the position.#SU2#
Thomas stands up and waves to O'Sullivan to follow him. #T4#
Thomas connects with a body shot.
O'Sullivan defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
O'Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
O'Sullivan throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel O'Sullivan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
O'Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O'Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a leg kick #TD#
and O'Sullivan counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Thomas wants to sweep here but O'Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Thomas controlling O'Sullivan's posture.
O'Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
O'Sullivan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O'Sullivan, into his guard. #REVB#
O'Sullivan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Derrick Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
O'Sullivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Thomas stands up from O'Sullivan's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
O'Sullivan connects with the punch.
Thomas jabs at O'Sullivan's body.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Daniel O'Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
O'Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
O'Sullivan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O'Sullivan.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas feints and then cracks O'Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O'Sullivan down.
A slapping leg kick lands for O'Sullivan.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'Sullivan moves away.
Derrick Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Thomas moves out of range as O'Sullivan strikes.#CL2#
Thomas clinches.
O'Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas being controlled against the cage.
O'Sullivan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O'Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
O'Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Sullivan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
O'Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas works on O'Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
O'Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Sullivan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
A short uppercut from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
O'Sullivan looking to stall.
O'Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
O'Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas works on O'Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
O'Sullivan blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thomas obliges.
O'Sullivan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
O'Sullivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from O'Sullivan fails to land.
Daniel O'Sullivan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas prevents a body shot from O'Sullivan.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!
Our winner, Derrick Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Daniel O'Sullivan was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent got PEDs from Wolf / Aaron'.

Event: Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror 2
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Jaruud moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaruud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Jaruud misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.#CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Jaruud. #T1#
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Jaruud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaruud tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas is looking to wear down Jaruud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaruud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaruud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
Jaruud digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
Jaruud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick there by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas defending well as Jaruud loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaruud.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaruud counters with a nice body shot.
Jaruud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thomas. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Jaruud misses with a hook.
Jaruud throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaruud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaruud's hands.
Jaruud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Jaruud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Jaruud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jaruud is looking to clinch.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Jaruud misses its intended target.
Jaruud throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Jaruud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Jaruud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaruud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaruud off the cage and back into range.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaruud moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Jaruud keeps it at a distance.
Jaruud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud'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.
#R2#
Jaruud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaruud lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Jaruud digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Jaruud avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaruud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Jaruud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaruud looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Jaruud cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Jaruud is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Jaruud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Jaruud settles back down.
Jaruud lands a front kick.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Jaruud lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Thomas slips a jab from Jaruud.
Thomas slips a jab from Jaruud.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Jaruud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaruud throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Jaruud keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaruud wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaruud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaruud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas with a jab.#T3#
Jaruud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas scores with a nice body kick.
Jaruud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Jaruud with an open hand slap.
Jaruud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaruud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaruud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas cracks Jaruud with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Thomas cracks Jaruud with an open hand slap.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Jaruud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Jaruud saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Jaruud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaruud flicks out a counter leg kick but Thomas steps away.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaruud throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Jaruud - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jaruud keeps Thomas at a distance using the push kick.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaruud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaruud checks a leg kick.
Thomas throws a jab when Jaruud was well out of range.
Jaruud lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Jaruud throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Jaruud slips a straight right by Thomas.
Jaruud wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Jaruud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaruud on the side of the head.
Jaruud tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Jaruud's shoulder, as Jaruud tries to avoid the shot.
Jaruud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaruud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaruud throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaruud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Jaruud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas tries to counter by clinching up but Jaruud breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.
Jaruud digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Jaruud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Jaruud tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Jaruud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaruud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a lazy body kick
letting Jaruud counter with a right hand.
Jaruud moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas throws a jab when Jaruud was well out of range.#T3#
Good leg kick by Jaruud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Jaruud's torso.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaruud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas tries to clinch but Jaruud moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas digs a good hook to Jaruud's body. #T4#
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaruud, right into the meat.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud jabs at Thomas's body.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
And Jaruud responds with a good body kick, but Thomas manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Thomas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jaruud's face.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Jaruud controls the action.
Jaruud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud lands with a left to the head.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batuhan Jaruud.
I think Jaruud 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!

Event: Primal 56
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Aquila Corvus's head. #BC2#
Aquila Corvus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Aquila Corvus pushes him off.
Aquila Corvus scores with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus lands with a shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus jabs at Thomas's body.
Thomas stuns Aquila Corvus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Thomas wants to clinch but Aquila Corvus slips to the side
and Aquila Corvus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aquila Corvus avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquila Corvus tries a quick counter leg kick but Thomas is wise to it.
Thomas takes a swing at Aquila Corvus's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Aquila Corvus. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Aquila Corvus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aquila Corvus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Aquila Corvus circles away.
Thomas works over Aquila Corvus's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Aquila Corvus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aquila Corvus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquila Corvus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Aquila Corvus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Jab by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Aquila Corvus's front leg but catches the back leg as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Aquila Corvus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aquila Corvus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Aquila Corvus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with an inside leg kick.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas tries a low kick but Aquila Corvus avoids it.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Aquila Corvus off balance momentarily.
Aquila Corvus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Thomas.
Sloppy strikes from Aquila Corvus. Those never looked like landing.
Aquila Corvus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas is looking to counter the offense by Aquila Corvus and move into the clinch.
Aquila Corvus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas tries to clinch but Aquila Corvus moves away
and Aquila Corvus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aquila Corvus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aquila Corvus's head.#T4#
Jab from Thomas.
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!
Aquila Corvus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aquila Corvus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thomas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aquila Corvus - the referee stops the clock and Thomas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aquila Corvus. Thomas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thomas misses the jab.
Aquila Corvus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Aquila Corvus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aquila Corvus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aquila Corvus.
Thomas throws a low kick but Aquila Corvus moves out of range easily.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body kick.
It appears Thomas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Aquila Corvus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping left.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ajax Aquila Corvus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aquila Corvus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aquila Corvus.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Aquila Corvus lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aquila Corvus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aquila Corvus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aquila Corvus scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aquila Corvus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aquila Corvus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.#T1#
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Aquila Corvus.
Thomas catches Aquila Corvus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aquila Corvus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aquila Corvus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a body punch but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas sizes up Aquila Corvus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus slips under a jab from Thomas.
Aquila Corvus tries a quick counter leg kick but Thomas is wise to it.
Aquila Corvus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Aquila Corvus's leg but Aquila Corvus calmly moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Thomas throws a head kick but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Aquila Corvus catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aquila Corvus checks a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus lands with an overhand left.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aquila Corvus lands a jab.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Aquila Corvus lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Aquila Corvus. Those never looked like landing.
Aquila Corvus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aquila Corvus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
It appears Thomas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Aquila Corvus clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aquila Corvus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Aquila Corvus counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aquila Corvus's sensitive parts.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aquila Corvus throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook #CL#
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas.
Aquila Corvus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas presses Aquila Corvus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Aquila Corvus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Aquila Corvus has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Aquila Corvus stalling in the clinch but Thomas improves position.
Aquila Corvus managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Aquila Corvus slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Aquila Corvus manages to break the clinch.
Aquila Corvus works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aquila Corvus in his tracks.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Aquila Corvus jumps back.
Aquila Corvus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Aquila Corvus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body kick.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aquila Corvus jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ajax Aquila Corvus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Aquila Corvus moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut.
Thomas is looking to counter the offense by Aquila Corvus and move into the clinch.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a big head kick but Aquila Corvus shrugs it off.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aquila Corvus scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Aquila Corvus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.#T1#
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Aquila Corvus misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas cracks Aquila Corvus with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Derrick Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aquila Corvus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas crunches a lovely knee into Aquila Corvus's ribcage.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Aquila Corvus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aquila Corvus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thomas lands a nice knee to the body.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aquila Corvus is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Aquila Corvus into the cage.
Aquila Corvus tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short left from Aquila Corvus.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Aquila Corvus has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas is trying to stall.
Aquila Corvus throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aquila Corvus. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aquila Corvus at a distance.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Derrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aquila Corvus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a head kick.
Aquila Corvus keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomas.
Aquila Corvus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thomas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aquila Corvus just manages to avoid it.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Aquila Corvus lands a slapping body shot.
Aquila Corvus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Aquila Corvus's head.
Jab by Thomas.
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!
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Aquila Corvus connects with an inside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a good cross that connects.
Aquila Corvus moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aquila Corvus.
Thomas punishes Aquila Corvus's body with a nice straight punch.
Aquila Corvus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas throws a hook but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aquila Corvus 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ajax Aquila Corvus!

Event: BRFC 51
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1##TD#
Kroll closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Kroll getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thomas tries to kick Kroll off but Kroll keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kroll seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Kroll is controlling well.
Kroll trying to control from half guard but Thomas is working away.
Kroll throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroll has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kroll is looking for a kimura here.
Thomas gets full guard.#T1#
Thomas keeping full guard, as Kroll tries to pass.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kroll is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kroll swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kroll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kroll pulls Thomas in to control the position. #SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet. Kroll looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroll is just out of range.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Kroll tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Thomas forces Kroll back against the ropes and clinches.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Kroll backwards.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Kroll blocks it.
Thomas stalls.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kroll backwards. #T3#
Kroll drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kroll avoids a kick to the body.
Kroll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Kroll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Kroll's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Kroll back into the ropes.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Kroll's head. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Kroll drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joachim Kroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kroll jumps guard but Thomas stands there with Kroll around his waist. Kroll gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kroll tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kroll drops back down to his feet.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kroll wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Kroll fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Kroll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kroll tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kroll misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kroll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kroll gets slowly back to his feet.
Kroll takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Joachim Kroll has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kroll closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.
Thomas has control of Kroll's left arm, preventing Kroll from doing any damage.
Kroll is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Kroll is fighting to break Thomas's control of his arms but Thomas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thomas is continuing to stall.
Kroll trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas has his hands on Kroll's head, controlling the position.
Kroll wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving. #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.
Kroll is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thomas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas cracks the inside of Kroll's front leg.
Kroll fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas tries to counter with a clinch but Kroll shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joachim Kroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kroll blocks the body kick.
Derrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kroll off the ropes and back into range.
Kroll avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Kroll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kroll takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Kroll looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thomas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kroll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Kroll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Kroll stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Kroll is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Kroll eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kroll seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Thomas wants to control but Kroll is keeping busy.
Kroll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Kroll is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Kroll eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Kroll has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joachim Kroll's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas is looking to slow Kroll down with leg kicks.
Kroll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kroll's calf.
Kroll avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kroll backwards.
Kroll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Thomas to work. #T1#
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas scores a nice knee to the body.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Kroll tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Kroll tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas wants to counter with a clinch but Kroll pushes him away.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krolls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas cracks Kroll with an open hand slap.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Kroll's front leg but catches the back leg as Kroll tries to avoid it.
Kroll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kroll darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Kroll. #ROC2#
Kroll is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kroll takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Kroll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas connects with the punch.
Kroll tries to clinch up.
Kroll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas leaves Kroll with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Kroll.
Kroll seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kroll off the ropes and back into range.
Derrick Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thomas! Kroll is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas!
Our winner, Derrick Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Joachim Kroll had this to say: 'thanks'.

Event: BRFC 47
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Staal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Staal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a one two combo.
Thomas lands a jab to Staal's midsection.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Staal.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Staal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Staal manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Thomas clinches up with Staal and pushes him back against the ropes.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Thomas tries a body shot but Staal blocks it.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#TD2#
Staal has picked Thomas up - he's going for a ride! Staal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Staal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in Hunter MMA inform me that Staal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thomas is looking to control Staal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staal.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Staal is controlling him
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas has a hand on Staal's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Staal takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Thomas regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Staal lands strikes from half guard.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staal on the ground.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as Staal sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Staal lands a nice short elbow.
Staal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas controlling the position for now.
Staal is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Staal passes to side control.
Thomas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Staal wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Staal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thomas to see if he's OK.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
Thomas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Staal landing a few strikes.
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.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Staal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Staal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Staal keeps moving and retains side control.
Staal cracks Thomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas is not content to let Staal control the position.
Staal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thomas to see if he's OK.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Staal lands some shots froms side control.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Staal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Staal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Staal throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Staal counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Staal should have avoided that one.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staal.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staal feints the counter takedown.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Staal down.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Staal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Staal.
Staal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Staal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Staal slips a nice elbow through Thomas's hands, connecting with Thomas's forehead.
Staal working Thomas over with strikes.
Staal working Thomas over with strikes.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard.
Thomas trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staal.
Staal wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Staal throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Staal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Staal forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas pushes Staal off looking to stand but Staal dives back in and keeps control.
Staal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Staal working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Staal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas is not content to let Staal control the position.
Thomas trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Staal has control of the leg.
Staal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Thomas wants to control but Staal is keeping busy.
Thomas trying to get back to full guard but Staal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Staal landing strikes from the mount.
Staal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Staal unloading with bombs!
Staal landing punches.
Thomas 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.
Eric Staal has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Thomas is trying to stand.
Staal is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Staal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thomas is not content to let Staal control the position.
Staal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is looking to control Staal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Staal lands a nice short elbow.
Thomas moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Staal lands a body shot.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Staal at a distance.
Thomas misses the body punch #TD2#
and Staal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Staal won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Staal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Staal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Staal is proving a slippery customer.
Staal 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. #T1#
Staal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Staal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Staal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Staal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Staal throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Staal postures up.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Staal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Staal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Staal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard. #REVR#
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Thomas 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.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Staal.
Derrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thomas takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Staal has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up.
Staal controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Staal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Staal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Staal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eric Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A head kick misses from Staal.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Staal checks it.
Staal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A leg kick checked by Staal.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Staal moved out of range nicely.
Staal catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Staal.
Nice body punch from Staal.
A good leg kick by Staal.
Staal cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Staal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thomas scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Staal manages to mount him!

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

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

Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Eric Staal!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Eric Staal!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Eric Staal!

Eric Staal wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BRFC 45
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia tries to land a body kick
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Garcia thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Garcia throws a lazy body kick
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas 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.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Thomas flicks out a counter leg kick but Garcia steps away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
It appears Garcia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia. #T1#
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Thomas throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Garcia.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Derrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Garcia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Thomas punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Garcia didn't see that one coming.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Garcia's side.
Sergio Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Thomas takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia lands a jab to the head.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Garcia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergio Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas's cut.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the ropes.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garcia.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!#T1##CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia has Thomas pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Thomas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards. #BC#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Thomas throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Thomas punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Garcia saw that one coming.
Thomas tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Garcia attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garcia takes a step back to recover.
Thomas throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia avoids the head kick by Thomas. #T4#
Garcia connects with the punch.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up against the ropes.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Garcia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Garcia throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Garcia slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
And Thomas responds with a good body kick, but Garcia manages to step out the way in time.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Sergio Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas misses the jab.#T4#
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Garcia throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the ropes.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derrick Thomas.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Derrick Thomas!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Derrick Thomas!

Derrick Thomas wins by majority decision!
A relieved looking Derrick Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016

#R1#
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ondahl tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Ondahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ondahl.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Ondahl shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ondahl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas tests Ondahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ondahl tries a head kick but it misses.
Ondahl misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Derrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas tests Ondahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ondahl is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ondahl loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Ondahl takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Thomas digs a good body shot into Ondahl's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ondahl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas cracks Ondahl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ondahl needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Ondahl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Ondahl is rocked!
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Ondahl counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Ondahl to acknowledge the strikes.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Ondahl's leg. Ondahl is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Thomas cracks Ondahl with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ondahl looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thomas finish him?
Ondahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Ondahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3##KD#
Thomas sends Ondahl crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thomas is motioning to the referee to let Ondahl up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ondahl.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Ondahl seems to have recovered his senses.
Ondahl circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ondahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ondahl takes one to the chin there.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ondahl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ondahl lands with a slapping head kick.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Ondahl. #T4#
Donk. Thomas catches Ondahl right on the button with a cross.
Ondahl takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Thomas drops Ondahl with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ondahl looks back up at him and smiles so Thomas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CL#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Ondahl, against the cage.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Ondahl has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ondahl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD#
Thomas drops Ondahl with a big knee straight up the middle! Ondahl is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Thomas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thomas throws a monster overhand right that drops Ondahl! Thomas follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas!
After winning the bout, Derrick Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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