Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 8L 67 - Ulysses
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Nugetio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Columbus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nugetio stuns Columbus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nugetio throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Nugetio moves away from the strike by Columbus.
Nugetio misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nugetio counter with a right hand.
Columbus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nugetio scores with a leg kick.
Nugetio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Columbus staggers Nugetio with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Nugetio looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT#It looks like Litticius Nugetio has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Nugetio.
Nugetio misses with a looping right.
Nugetio scores with a leg kick.
Nugetio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Columbus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nugetio.
Nugetio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus. #T1#
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Nugetio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Nugetio.
Columbus misses with an elbow over the top.
Nugetio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Columbus pushes Nugetio back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Nugetio controls the action.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Nugetio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Columbus throws the left hand but Nugetio avoids the punch easily.
Columbus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Columbus defending well as Nugetio loads up on a big left hand.
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Nugetio avoids it.
Nugetio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Nugetio missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nugetio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
A jab from Nugetio misses.
Nugetio throws a hook but Columbus avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
We've been informed that Nugetio 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.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nugetio.
Columbus walks into a jab.
Nugetio misses with an uppercut.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nugetio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nugetio slips a straight right by Columbus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus thows a body kick. Nugetio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Columbus misses with a head kick.
Columbus scores with a jab.
Nugetio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Litticius Nugetio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Columbus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nugetio! But no joy.
Columbus misses with a right hand
and Nugetio counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Nugetio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nugetio misses with a looping left.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nugetio can do to turn this around?
Nugetio scores with the left hand. Columbus knows he should have avoided that one.
Nugetio drops his hands momentarily and Columbus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Columbus.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Nugetio misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Columbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Columbus throws a jab when Nugetio was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Columbus checks a leg kick.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nugetio misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Nugetio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nugetio scores with a hook.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Columbus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nugetio. That did some damage!
Nugetio scores with a shot to the body.
Nugetio blocks a jab.
Nugetio lands the left hand.
Columbus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Columbus.
Columbus moves out of range as Nugetio strikes.
Nugetio with a hook.
Nugetio lands with a nice body punch.
Nugetio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nugetio connects with an inside leg kick.
Columbus scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nugetio blocks a jab.
Nugetio moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Nugetio misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Columbus's corner calls for a 1-2. Columbus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nugetio takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Nugetio moves away from the strike by Columbus.
Columbus with a hook.
Nugetio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Nugetio checks it.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus tries to clinch up.
Columbus scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Nugetio.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Nugetio and move into the clinch.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nugetio.
Columbus lands a glancing blow to the side of Nugetio's head.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Columbus moves forwards but Nugetio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nugetio throws an overhand right that lands on Columbus's shoulder, as Columbus tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
Columbus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nugetio cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Columbus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Litticius Nugetio'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#
Nugetio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Litticius Nugetio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nugetio.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nugetio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Nugetio moved out of range.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses.
Nugetio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nugetio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Columbus lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Nugetio tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nugetio lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Columbus. #T1#
Nugetio misses with a looping left.
Nugetio moves out of range of the strikes.
Nugetio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nugetio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nugetio misses with a hook.
Columbus scores with a body shot.
Columbus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Nugetio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus scores with a body shot.
Nugetio lands with a good body shot.
Nugetio cracks Columbus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Columbus throws a leg kick which misses Nugetio's front leg but catches the back leg as Nugetio tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nugetio checks a leg kick.
Nugetio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Nugetio cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Nugetio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nugetio.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nugetio.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Columbus.
Nugetio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus lands a nice shot that snaps Nugetio's head back.
No joy there for Columbus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott Columbus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Nugetio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nugetio was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nugetio throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus misses the jab.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Nugetio.
Columbus wants to land a leg kick but Nugetio is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus scores with a jab to the head.
Nugetio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Columbus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nugetio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Scott Columbus!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Scott Columbus!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Scott Columbus!

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

Event: 8L 62 - Madison G Showdown
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Baba misses with a low kick as Columbus jumps back.
Baba throws a nice looking combination but Columbus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Columbus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Ari Baba has been cut.
Baba lands a nice shot that snaps Columbus's head back.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Columbus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baba.
Baba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baba avoids a kick to the body.
Baba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baba feints and then cracks Columbus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbus down.
Baba misses the jab.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Columbus 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!
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baba swinging wildly here.
Baba fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Columbus lands with a nice body punch.
Baba slips under a jab from Columbus.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Baba misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Columbus finds it's target.
Baba works over Columbus's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Columbus dodges the punch combination from Baba.
Baba jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baba takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Baba throws a right and a left that Columbus avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba throws a right hand that misses
and Columbus counters with a one-two to the body.
Baba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Columbus throws a lazy head kick
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baba tries to bum rush Columbus with a series of wild strikes but Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Baba moved out of range.
Baba lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Baba.
Baba connects with a jab.
Columbus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Baba jabs at Columbus's body.
Baba slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Baba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Columbus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baba to score with a decent uppercut.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus tries to close the distance and clinch but Baba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Columbus throws a head kick but Baba moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Baba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baba moves out of range of the strikes.
Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Columbus can pounce on him.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
Baba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baba.
Columbus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ari Baba is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Columbus as he checks the leg kick.
Baba slips under a jab.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba throws an overhand right that lands on Columbus's shoulder, as Columbus tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Baba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Columbus doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Baba's defenses.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Baba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Columbus cracks a nice hook into Baba's ribs.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Baba throws out a powerful jab.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Baba off balance momentarily.
Columbus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Baba.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Baba moved out of range.
Baba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus slips under a jab from Baba.
Decent striking displayed by Baba there.
Columbus scores with a shot to the body.
Baba slips under a jab from Columbus.
Baba throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Baba misses with a hook.
Columbus lunges at Baba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baba's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Baba. That snapped Columbus's head back.
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Baba catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Columbus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Baba does it's job there.
Baba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Baba's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Columbus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Columbus dips to his left and cracks Baba with an uppercut!
Baba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Columbus.
Baba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Baba's head.
Baba throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range. #KD2#
Columbus cracks Baba with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Baba is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Baba is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baba misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Columbus.#ROC2#Baba is rocked!
Baba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Columbus flicks out a counter leg kick but Baba steps away.
Oh Baba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baba seems to have got his legs back now.
Baba defending well as Columbus loads up on a big left hand.
Baba thinks about countering with a body kick.
Baba walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Baba is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Columbus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: 8L 59 - Neill
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Columbus throws a right hand that Nurse ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurse also avoids with ease.
Nurse tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Columbus lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurse off the ropes and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Darnell Nurse has been cut.
Columbus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Nurse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Nurse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
Columbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurse throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbus moves out of range as Nurse strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Nurse. #CUT#It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Columbus connects with a body shot that sends Nurse's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus misses with a series of wild punches.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Nurse.
Columbus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurse.
Some wild striking there from Nurse. #T1#
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurse misses with a straight left.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Nurse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Nurse throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurse throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Columbus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurse lands with a straight right. Columbus didn't see that one coming.
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurse is just out of range.
Nurse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Columbus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Nurse saw that one coming.
Nurse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Nurse cracks Columbus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nurse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurse misses the target.#T2#
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus dodges the punch combination from Nurse.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurse misses the target.
Columbus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Columbus cracks Nurse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nurse throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Columbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Nurse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Nurse misses.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurse.
Nurse swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Nurse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nurse ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Nurse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Columbus wants to slow Nurse down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Nurse dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurse.
Columbus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nurse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurse just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus throws a body punch but Nurse moves out of range.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Nurse.
Columbus throws a low kick but Nurse avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurse misses the target.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nurse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Nurse avoids it.
Columbus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nurse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Columbus staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus misses with a hook to the body
and Nurse counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nurse blocks the low kick.
Nurse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Darnell Nurse is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Nurse misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.#T1#
Nurse slips a straight right by Columbus.
Nurse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurse scores with a three punch combo!
Columbus motions for Nurse to come forward. Columbus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Columbus.
A lazy left from Nurse finds it's target.
Nurse throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Columbus clinches up with Nurse and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nurse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurse is defending well for now.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Columbus misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurse.
Nurse is trying to stall. #T2#
Nurse blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Columbus prevents Nurse from breaking the clinch.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurse's elbow. #BC2#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
Nurse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Columbus misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Nurse misses.
Columbus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body. Nurse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurse loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Nurse pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Columbus back to the ropes. Nurse follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurse loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darnell Nurse will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurse moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Nurse lands a jab to Columbus's midsection.#CL2#
Columbus has Nurse up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus. #BC2#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Columbus.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
Columbus throws a front kick aimed at Nurse's knee but Nurse avoids it well.
Nurse misses with a looping right.
Nurse throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurse lands with an uppercut that bounces Columbus off the ropes and back into range.
Nurse misses with a series of wild punches.
Columbus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Columbus throws a solid leg kick but Nurse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Columbus.
Nice uppercut there from Nurse.
Nice shot lands for Columbus.#T1#
Nurse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nurse swats away the attempt to clinch by Columbus.
Columbus throws a right hand that Nurse ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurse also avoids with ease.
Columbus misses with a head kick.
Nurse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick and Nurse moves out of range easily.
Nurse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Nurse moves away and avoids it.
Nurse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Nurse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurse avoids the head kick by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Nurse throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
Columbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurse.
Nurse throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurse scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurse.
A slow jab from Nurse misses its intended target.
Columbus misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Columbus.
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurse was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Columbus connects with a body shot.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Nurse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurse, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Darnell Nurse!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Darnell Nurse!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Darnell Nurse!

Darnell Nurse wins by unanimous decision!

Event: 8L 55 - Lawn mower
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bundy.
Bundy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bundy moves in looking to clinch but Columbus pushes him off.
Bundy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Columbus scoring well with a low kick there.
Bundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Bundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bundy back to the ropes. Columbus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundy.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy feints and then cracks Columbus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbus down.
Bundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Columbus digs a good hook to Bundy's body.
Bundy throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range. #CL#
Bundy clinches up against the ropes.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Bundy.
Nice body punch from Bundy - that landed with a thud.
Bundy prevents a body shot from Columbus.
A hook to the body from Columbus.
Bundy stalling in the clinch but Columbus improves position.
Columbus misses with a knee to the head.
Columbus tries to land knees in the clinch but Bundy avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Bundy stalling against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy slowing the pace effectively.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundy leaning against his opponent.
Bundy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bundy stalling in the clinch but Columbus improves position.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Bundy has the dominant position.
Bundy has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Columbus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Columbus 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##KD2#
Columbus lands a front kick to the face, that drops Bundy to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Columbus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Columbus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Bundy walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Columbus rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Bundy has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Solomon Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Columbus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Columbus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Columbus. Beautiful body shot.
Columbus digs a good hook to Bundy's body. #CL2#
Columbus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Bundy throws a head punch that misses.
Bundy trying to control the position but instead, Columbus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bundy into the ropes.
Bundy blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Columbus is working Bundy over against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Columbus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bundy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bundy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Columbus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Columbus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bundy rather than just go for the knockout.
Columbus closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Bundy back against the ropes! Columbus follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Bundy out cold! What a finish! Columbus looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Columbus!
After the fight, Scott Columbus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: K1 ATTACK 01 Muller vs Bagwis
Date: Jan 13, 2021

#R1#
Delsarte misses with a two punch combination.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Columbus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Delsarte responds with a good body kick, but Columbus manages to step out the way in time.
Columbus throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
Columbus wants to clinch up but Delsarte keeps it at a distance.
Columbus lands with a shot to the body.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Columbus stuns Delsarte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delsarte moves forwards but Columbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Delsarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Columbus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delsarte defending well as Columbus loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Delsarte 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.
Columbus cracks Delsarte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delsarte throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Delsarte tries to work over Columbus's front leg with a kick but Columbus checks it.
Delsarte misses with a looping right.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Delsarte counters with a low kick, right behind Columbus 's knee.
Columbus scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte throws a body kick that misses.
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Columbus with an uppercut!
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Columbus moved away.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus misses with a left hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus looks for the body kick but Delsarte saw that one coming.
Delsarte throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Delsarte.
Columbus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delsarte jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Columbus misses. #T2#
Delsarte throws a poor cross that misses
and Columbus counters with a low kick, right behind Delsarte 's knee.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Delsarte's defenses.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Columbus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delsarte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Columbus tries to clinch but Delsarte is having none of it.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Columbus shakes it off.
Columbus misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delsarte. That's going to slow Columbus down.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Delsarte throws a chopping leg kick but Columbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Columbus lands with a straight right. Delsarte didn't see that one coming.
Columbus connects with a crisp jab.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a left and a right that stings Columbus.
Delsarte blocks a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a counter combo.#T3#
Delsarte lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Delsarte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delsarte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Columbus under the eye.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Delsarte misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delsarte's sensitive parts.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Delsarte sees coming a mile off.
Columbus misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delsarte! But no joy.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Delsarte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a really nice looking cross but Columbus seems unphased.
Columbus misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Columbus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Columbus.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
Columbus is looking to clinch but Delsarte is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delsarte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Columbus misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Delsarte misses with a body punch
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delsarte throws a combination. Columbus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Delsarte throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
Columbus tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Columbus with a body shot.
Columbus throws a lazy head kick
and Delsarte counters with a right hand to the body.
Columbus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of Delsarte's head but Delsarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delsarte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delsarte throws a chopping leg kick but Columbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Columbus blocks the low kick.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Delsarte and move into the clinch.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Columbus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Columbus lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Columbus misses
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Columbus throws a sloppy body shot
and Delsarte counters with a low kick, right behind Columbus 's knee.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Columbus 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.
Delsarte throws a front kick aimed at Columbus's knee but Columbus avoids it well.
A low kick lands for Columbus.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Delsarte duly obliges.
Columbus staying out of range there.#T2#
Delsarte throws a hook but Columbus avoids it easily.
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Columbus slips under a jab from Delsarte.
Columbus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Delsarte throws a solid leg kick but Columbus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Delsarte.
Columbus throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delsarte circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Delsarte lands.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Delsarte thows a body kick. Columbus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Columbus swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Delsarte misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Columbus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Delsarte lands.
Delsarte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Columbus.
Columbus lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.#T3#
Columbus tries to clinch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delsarte's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Columbus checks a leg kick.
Columbus lands a front kick.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Delsarte lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Delsarte misses.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Columbus throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Columbus checks a leg kick nicely.
Delsarte throws a hook but Columbus avoids it easily.
Columbus wants to clinch
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Columbus tests Delsarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte is looking to chop away at Columbus's legs.
Delsarte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
Sloppy strikes from Columbus. Those never looked like landing.
Columbus checks the leg kick.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte moves out of range as Columbus throws a body kick.
A cross from Columbus lands.
Columbus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Columbus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delsarte checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
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#
Delsarte looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Columbus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus throws a leg kick which misses Delsarte's front leg but catches the back leg as Delsarte tries to avoid it.
Delsarte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte feints a counter leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Columbus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Columbus.
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Columbus lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Delsarte jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Delsarte down.
Columbus throws a lazy head kick
and Delsarte counters with an outside leg kick.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus thumps Delsarte with a low kick.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Columbus misses the body punch
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delsarte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Columbus is looking to clinch.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Delsarte misses.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Columbus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delsarte.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus lands with a shot to the body.
Delsarte tried to score with a low kick but Columbus checks it.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Columbus darts in trying to clinch
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Columbus.
Columbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some bone on bone action there as Columbus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delsarte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Columbus's head.
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Columbus checks a leg kick.#T3#
Delsarte throws a hook but Columbus blocks it.
Delsarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Columbus throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Columbus throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte tries a low kick but Columbus avoids it.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus lands a jab to the head.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus slips a jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte cracks Columbus with an open hand slap.
Delsarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus avoids the body shot from Delsarte.
Columbus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Columbus lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Delsarte misses with a body kick.
Delsarte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delsarte throws out a leg kick but Columbus moves out of range and Delsarte only half commits.
Delsarte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Delsarte's head.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Columbus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus jabs at Delsarte's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delsarte 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: 8L 41 - Time travel
Date: Dec 10, 2020

#R1#
Czarny swinging wildly here.
Czarny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Columbus on the side of the head.
Columbus looks to land a combination but Czarny avoids it well.
Columbus throws a low kick but Czarny avoids it.
Columbus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Czarny can pounce on him.
Czarny tries to move into range but Columbus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Czarny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Czarny.
Czarny closes the distance looking to clinch
and Columbus counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Czarny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Czarny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Czarny throws a hook but Columbus blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Czarny moved away.
Czarny misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Czarny misses the target.
Czarny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Czarny throws a jab when Columbus was well out of range.
Czarny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbus momentarily.
Czarny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Columbus.#CL2#
Czarny closes the distance and clinches.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Czarny counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus misses with a low kick as Czarny jumps back.
Czarny has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Czarny moves out of range of the leg kick from Columbus.
Czarny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus scores with a hook.
Czarny doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Czarny tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it.
Columbus scores with a nice strike.
Czarny tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Columbus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Czarny swinging wildly here.
Columbus misses with a double jab
and Czarny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Columbus closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Czarny crashing to the mat! Czarny uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#Czarny is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zawisza Czarny has been cut.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Czarny.
It seemed like Czarny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Czarny tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it.
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Czarny circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Columbus has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus lands a hook that snaps the head of Czarny backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Columbus. #BC#
Columbus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zawisza Czarny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Czarny moves into the clinch successfully.
Columbus has Czarny pressed against the ropes, preventing Czarny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Czarny is trying to push Columbus away but Columbus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Czarny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Czarny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Columbus has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Czarny blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Czarny avoids the body shot from Columbus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Czarny walks into a left hand.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Czarny can do to turn this around?#CL#
Columbus has closed the distance and engaged Czarny in a clinch.
Columbus pushes Czarny back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Columbus working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Columbus. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czarny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Czarny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Czarny.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
Czarny's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Columbus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Czarny scrambles back to his feet.
Czarny checks a leg kick. #CL#
Columbus moves into the clinch.#BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Czarny's corner calls for a 1-2. Czarny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Czarny thows a leg kick but Columbus checks it
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Czarny is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?
Czarny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Columbus counters with a big left hand that crumples Czarny! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
A victorious Scott Columbus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Eight Limbs XXXVII - Ezequiel
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Columbuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Columbus lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Darnell Nurse has been cut.
Columbus stuns Nurse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Columbus throws a hook but Nurse avoids it easily.
Nurse misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Columbus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Columbus moves out of range as Nurse strikes.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Columbus tenderised Nurse's leg. Nurse is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus connects with a body shot that sends Nurse's belly button to the back.
Columbus moves in looking to clinch but Nurse pushes him off.
Nurse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurse has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
Nurse throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurse misses with a looping right.
Columbus scores with a nice right hand.
Nurse throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nurse throws a big shot that misses.
Nurse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurse throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Columbus moves into the clinch.
Columbus pushes Nurse back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Columbus moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
Nurse lands with a light punch inside.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurse throws a hook but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurse. #CL#
Columbus moves into the clinch successfully.
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 body shot lands from Nurse. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Columbus throws a leg kick which misses Nurse's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurse tries to avoid it. #CL#
Columbus clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurse.
Nurse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Columbus gets through Nurse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurse missing with knees to the body.
Nurse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurse won't allow it.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Nurse.
Columbus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
Nurse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Nurse lands with a left to the head.
Nurse lands a left hand.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurse avoids it.#T3#
Columbus blocking some punches.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Nurse misses with a body punch.
Nurse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus scores with a shot to the side of Nurse's head. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurse 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.
Nurse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurse throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Nurse lands a jab to the head.
Nurse slips under a jab.
Nurse misses with a straight right.
Columbus throws a leg kick that misses.
Nurse throws a hook but Columbus avoids it easily.
Nurse misses the jab.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Columbus throws a low kick but Nurse moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Nurse is out of range.
Columbus walks into a jab.
Nurse moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Columbus throwing a counter right hand but Nurse manages to avoid it.
Nurse misses the jab.
Nurse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Columbus counters by clinching up.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Nurse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus works on Nurse's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurse struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Nurse misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Nurse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurse moves away.
Nurse throws a jab when Columbus was well out of range.
A left lands for Nurse.
Nurse throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nurse.
Nurse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Nurse misses with a straight right.
Nurse lands with a good body shot.
Nurse misses with a straight left.
Nurse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Darnell Nurse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurse throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus tries to score with a low kick but Nurse moves his leg out of the way.
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurse! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Columbus.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Columbus coming out on top.
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!
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurse moves away.
Nurse checks a low kick from Columbus.#T1#
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Nurse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurse misses with a body shot.
Nurse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Columbus.
Nurse misses with a shot to the body
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Nurse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Columbus tests Nurse's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Darnell Nurse's cut even more.
Nurse slips a jab from Columbus.
Columbus moves out of range as Nurse strikes.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Columbus tries to clinch up.
Nurse throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Nurse lands with a hook. Columbus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Columbus moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurse taking a breather.
Columbus working aggressively here. #T2#
Nurse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurse avoiding damage as Columbus throws knees to the body.
Nurse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Scott Columbus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus misses with a knee strike.
Nurse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Columbus has closed the distance and engaged Nurse in a clinch.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Nurse.
Nurse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Columbus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurse gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurse scores a nice knee to the body.
Nurse tries to land knees in the clinch but Columbus avoids the damage to the body.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Nurse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Nurse is controlling him.
Columbus stalling in the clinch.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurse. #BC2#
Nurse breaks the clinch.
Nurse throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Columbus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurse.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
Nurse misses with a looping left.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Nurse lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
Nurse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurse misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Nurse.
Nurse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Nurse.
Nurse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Nurse throws a jab but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus slips under a jab from Nurse.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Nurse moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Columbus - just one landing.
Nurse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nurse to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Nurse moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Nurse.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Nurse.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus throws a body punch but Nurse moves out of range.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurse throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Nurse connects with a right hand. Columbus shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Columbus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Nurse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darnell Nurse's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A jab from Nurse misses.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurse misses with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Nurse.
Nurse missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurse lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Columbus closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Nurse looking to stall.
Nurse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Nurse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurse.
Nurse avoids a wild elbow strike from Columbus.
Nurse misses with the head strike.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurse. #T1#
Nurse can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Nurse swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Columbus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurse. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Columbus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Nurse moved out of range.
Columbus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Nurse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
Nurse catches Columbus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Columbus closes the distance but Nurse moves to the side
and Nurse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurse throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurse lands a glancing blow to the side of Columbus's head.
A punch combination from Columbus misses.
Nurse keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Nurse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
A jab from Nurse misses.
Nurse throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Nurse tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Nurse loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Nurse misses with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a straight right hand.
Columbus lands a nice shot that snaps Nurse's head back.
Nurse throws a poor cross that misses
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Nurse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Columbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurse stuns Columbus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurse was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurse.
Nurse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Nurse misses with a looping left.
Nurse misses with a straight right.
Nurse misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
Nurse misses with a hook.
Nurse fails to land with a series of punches.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurse looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Columbus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nurse counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus moves out of range as Nurse strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Columbus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T4#
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurse. #BC#
Columbus manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurse.
Columbus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nurse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurse staying out of range there.
Columbus scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Columbus rushes Nurse and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurse trying to land knees to the body.
Nurse misses with a body punch.
Nurse works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurse lands an uppercut.
Nurse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Columbus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Nurse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurse 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Darnell Nurse!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Darnell Nurse!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Darnell Nurse!

Darnell Nurse wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Eight Limbs XXXIV - Igor Dolla
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Robbo. #CUT2#It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Robbo misses with a body kick.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Columbus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbo moves away.
Robbo looks to throw a body kick
and Columbus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Robbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Columbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Robbo scores with a body shot.
Robbo tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it.
Robbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Columbus to score with a decent uppercut.
Robbo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Robbo delivers a nice body kick.
Columbus works the jab nicely.
Robbo misses with a hook to the body
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robbo connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
Columbus throws an off balance right hand
and Robbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Robbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robbo's sensitive parts. #T1#
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Robbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robbo cracks Columbus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Columbus keeps the fight on the outside.
Robbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Columbus to score with a decent uppercut.
Columbus motions for Robbo to come forward. Columbus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robbo moves forwards but Columbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Columbus's hands.
Columbus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Robbo.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Robbo saw that one coming.
Robbo scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Robbo 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!
Robbo with a nice cross.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Robbo.
Robbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robbo throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily. #T2#
Robbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Columbus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from Robbo.
It looked like Columbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Columbus misses with a leg kick.
Robbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Robbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Robbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robbo blocks a jab.
Robbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Robbo counters with a body kick.
Robbo looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
Robbo digs a good hook to Columbus's body.
Crunch! Robbo slams his shin into Columbus's torso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Robbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Columbus misses with a looping left.
Robbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Columbus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Columbus's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Robbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Robbo down.
Robbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Columbus to score with a decent uppercut.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Robbo.
Robbo lands a jab to Columbus's midsection.
Columbus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Robbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus catches Robbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robbo.
Robbo is looking for the big counter here.
Columbus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Robbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Columbus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Robbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robbo counters with a good low kick that Columbus was not able to check.
Columbus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
and Robbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Columbus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters circling a little - Robbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Robbo.
Columbus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robbo is out of range and Columbus settles back down.
Robbo scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robbo scores with a body shot.
Robbo connects with a right hand. Columbus shakes it off.
Robbo with the inside leg kick.
Columbus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Columbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbo cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robbo punishes Columbus's body with a nice straight punch.
Robbo misses with a head kick.
Columbus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robbo tries a quick counter leg kick but Columbus is wise to it.
Robbo lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Columbus misses.
Robbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Columbus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robbo checks a leg kick nicely.
Columbus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Columbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Columbus throws a series of punches but Robbo moves out of range.
Columbus lands with an uppercut that bounces Robbo off the ropes and back into range.
Columbus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Robbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Robbo.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Robbo throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Robbo wants to clinch but Columbus slips to the side
and Columbus counters with a nice body shot.
Robbo misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbo cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robbo.
Columbus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Robbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Columbus misses with a two punch combination.
Robbo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Robbo is just out of range.
Columbus misses with a double jab
and Robbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well,Columbus is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Columbus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Robbo. That one must have hurt.
Columbus defending well as Robbo loads up on a big left hand.
Columbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robbo missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robbo looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
Columbus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Columbus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jesus Robbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbo moves away.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Robbo there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Robbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robbo throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Robbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Robbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Robbo moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Robbo down.
Robbo checks a leg kick nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Robbo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Columbus misses with a body shot
and Robbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Robbo. Columbus shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Columbus off the ropes and back into range.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus Robbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Robbo. That snapped Columbus's head back.
Robbo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRobbo.
A shot to the liver by Robbo. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Robbo thows a body kick. Columbus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Columbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Columbus misses with a hook to the body
and Robbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Robbo.#T2#
Columbus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robbo scores with a head kick. Columbus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Columbus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robbo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robbo slips under a jab from Columbus.
Columbus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Columbus digs a good body shot into Robbo's ribs.
Nice cross by Robbo.
Some bone on bone action there as Robbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Columbus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Robbo moves into the clinch successfully.
Robbo lands a body punch.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robbo backwards.
Columbus tries a body shot but Robbo blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Robbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robbo 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Jesus Robbo!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Jesus Robbo!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jesus Robbo!

Jesus Robbo wins by unanimous decision!
Jesus Robbo opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Eight Limbs XXVIII - Tacko
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus slips a jab from Sonni.
Sonni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sonni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sonni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonni works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Columbus is looking to slow Sonni down with leg kicks.
Columbus scores with a jab. Sonni acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Sonni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sonni keeps control of Columbus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sonni lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sonni tries to stall but Columbus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sonni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Sonni gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Sonni taking a breather.
Sonni tries to stall but Columbus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sonni is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus pushes Sonni back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonni scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Columbus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Columbus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike.
Columbus misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Columbus working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus prevents Sonni from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Columbus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Sonni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Columbus.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Columbus.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Columbus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sonni in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Columbus.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Columbus connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Sonni onto his butt! Sonni bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#Sonni is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sonni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbus misses with a looping left.
Sonni works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Sonni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbus momentarily.
Columbus swinging wildly here.
Sonni tries to clinch but Columbus moves away
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus tries to bum rush Sonni with a series of wild strikes but Sonni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonni cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Columbus swings widly with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonni works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Sonni moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Columbus there.
Sonni misses the body punch #CL#
and Columbus counters by clinching up.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus. #T1#
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Sonni throws an elbow that misses.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonni can do to turn this around?
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sonni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonni off the ropes and back into range.
Columbus misses with a hook.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Columbus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonni looks to land a combination. Columbus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Columbus's shoulder, as Columbus tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Sonni looks to land a combination but Columbus avoids it well.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Sonni off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Sonni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Columbus, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2#
Columbus has Sonni pressed against the ropes, preventing Sonni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Sonni creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonni takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sonni just misses with a elbow thrown towards Columbus's brow.
Sonni stalling in the clinch but Columbus improves position.
Good body shot from Columbus.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sonni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus looking to slow down the pace here.
Sonni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus lands an elbow inside that Sonni shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Keke Sonni has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Sonni.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keke Sonni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keke Sonni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Columbus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sonni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Columbus on the side of the head.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Sonni.
Columbus is looking for a counter combo.
Sonni scores with a nice right hand.
Columbus connects with a jab.
Sonni misses with a right hand
and Columbus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Columbus staggers Sonni with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Sonni looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Sonni is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Sonni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Sonni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonni seems to have recovered his senses.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Columbus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Columbus lands a slapping body shot.
Sonni misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a nice leg kick.
Sonni lands a really nice looking cross but Columbus seems unphased.
No joy there for Sonni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Columbus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott Columbus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Columbus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Columbus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonni.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Sonni and move into the clinch.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Keke Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sonni's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Sonni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonni defending well as Columbus loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Columbus counters with an inside leg kick.
Columbus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Sonni misses with a body punch
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonni swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
It looked like Columbus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonni throws out the jab.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus lands with a hook. Sonni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Columbus 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 Shimada scores the fight for Scott Columbus!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Scott Columbus!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Scott Columbus!

Scott Columbus wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Columbus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Eight Limbs XXVI - Gattuso
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus moves away from the strike by Talboteasar.
Columbus misses with a hook. Talboteasar ducked under it nicely.
Talboteasar slips under a jab from Columbus.
Good exchange - Columbus coming out on top.
Talboteasar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talboteasar looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Talboteasar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talboteasar.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Talboteasar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talboteasar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talboteasar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Columbus doesn't seem bothered though.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talboteasar.
Columbus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Talboteasar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talboteasar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Talboteasar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Talboteasar misses its intended target.
Talboteasar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Talboteasar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Talboteasar counters with a nice uppercut.
Talboteasar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Talboteasar throws a jab when Columbus was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Columbus.
Columbus jabs Talboteasar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Talboteasar.
Columbus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Talboteasar.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Talboteasar is out of range.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talboteasar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talboteasar circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Talboteasar.
Columbus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Talboteasar.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talboteasar.
Good work by Talboteasar as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Talboteasar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Columbus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talboteasar swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus is looking to slow Talboteasar down with leg kicks.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Columbus throws out a counter right but Talboteasar avoids it with no problem.
Talboteasar looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Columbus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Columbus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar lands a head shot.
Columbus moves forwards but Talboteasar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Talboteasar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Talboteasar off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
Talboteasar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Columbus has time to react.
Columbus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Camulius Talboteasar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Talboteasar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts.
Columbus tries to work over Talboteasar's front leg with a kick but Talboteasar checks it.
Columbus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Talboteasar counters with a stiff right hand.
Camulius Talboteasar is winning the standup battle so far.
Talboteasar cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Talboteasar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Columbus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Columbus connects with an inside leg kick.
Talboteasar throws a right hand that misses
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talboteasar moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus lands a glancing blow to the side of Talboteasar'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!
Columbus jabs Talboteasar right on the nose. Talboteasar blinks but takes it well.
Columbus throws a nice head kick!
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talboteasar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar.
A little jabbing left from Columbus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talboteasar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Talboteasar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Columbus on the side of the head.#T1#
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Columbus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talboteasar.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Talboteasar is just out of range.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Columbus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Talboteasar will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Talboteasar misses.
Talboteasar lands a nice shot that snaps Columbus's head back.
Columbus throws a jab when Talboteasar was well out of range.
Talboteasar scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
Columbus tries to move into range but Talboteasar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Columbus connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talboteasar throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus moves forwards but Talboteasar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Talboteasar lands a really nice looking cross but Columbus seems unphased. #T2#
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Talboteasar's shoulder, as Talboteasar tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Talboteasar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Talboteasar.
Columbus throws the left hand but Talboteasar avoids the punch easily.
Columbus misses with a looping left.
Talboteasar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a looping left.
Talboteasar checks a low kick from Columbus.
Talboteasar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar misses with a body shot.
Columbus 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.
Talboteasar 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talboteasar with a jab.
Columbus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Talboteasar slips a jab from Columbus.
Columbus 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Camulius Talboteasar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Columbus tries to score with a low kick but Talboteasar moves his leg out of the way.
Talboteasar connects with a single shot there.
Columbus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Talboteasar takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Talboteasar misses with a right hand
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus connects with a body shot that sends Talboteasar's belly button to the back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Columbus 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 Talboteasar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Talboteasar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar.
Columbus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Columbus throws a hook but Talboteasar blocks it.
Columbus walks into a stiff left hand from Talboteasar.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talboteasar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talboteasar takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talboteasar scores with a jab. Columbus acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Columbus throws a push kick but Talboteasar slaps the foot to one side.
Columbus lands with a cross.
Talboteasar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the body from Columbus misses
and Talboteasar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Columbus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Columbus misses.
Talboteasar swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus staying out of range there.
Columbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Columbus with a hook.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Talboteasar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Talboteasar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Talboteasar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talboteasar misses with a straight right.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.#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!
Columbus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Talboteasar misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Columbus!
Columbus staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Talboteasar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus throws a series of punches but Talboteasar moves out of range.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talboteasar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar throws a hook but Columbus avoids it easily.
Columbus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talboteasar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus misses with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Columbus.
Well Talboteasar 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Scott Columbus!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Camulius Talboteasar!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Eight Limbs XXII - Blue Steel
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus misses with a hook
letting Waldron counter with a right hand.
Waldron lands a jab to the nose.
Waldron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Waldron throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Waldron's sensitive parts.
Waldron walks into a jab.
Waldron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus checks a leg kick nicely.
Waldron throws a combination that misses
and Columbus counters with a nice body kick.
Columbus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Waldron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Columbus swings for the body but Waldron moves out of range.
Waldron tries to clinch up.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Waldron saw that one coming.
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!
Columbus misses the jab.
Columbus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Waldron. #T1#
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
A low kick from Waldron misses
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waldron manages to avoid it.
Columbus connects with a leg kick.
A cross from Columbus lands.
Columbus connects with a body shot.
Columbus lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Columbus 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 Waldron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Waldron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Waldron flicks out a counter leg kick but Columbus steps away.
Waldron wants to clinch up but Columbus keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Waldron.#CL2#
Waldron gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Columbus throws an elbow but misses.
Waldron takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Johnny Waldron's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waldron tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Waldron back against the ropes.
I was talking to Columbus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Waldron trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Waldron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldron misses with the head strike.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Waldron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waldron has Columbus pressed against the ropes.
Waldron putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Columbus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Waldron prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Waldron blocks an elbow strike.
Columbus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Waldron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waldron blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waldron. #CUT2#It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus managing to block the knees to the body from Waldron.
Waldron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waldron using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Waldron blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Waldron blocks a jab.
Waldron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Columbus cracks a nice hook into Waldron's ribs.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus stuns Waldron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Waldron drops his hands momentarily and Columbus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Columbus lunges at Waldron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Waldron's hand. #CUT#The cut above Johnny Waldron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldron can do to turn this around?
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waldron manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Columbus.
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
and Waldron counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waldron.
Columbus digs a good hook to Waldron's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#Johnny Waldron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Some bone on bone action there as Waldron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Waldron blocks a leg kick.
Columbus stuns Waldron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Waldron looks to clinch
and Waldron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Waldron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Eight Limbs XIX - Mamba
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Robbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Columbus scores with a punch to the head.
Columbus staying out of range there.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbo.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Robbo off balance momentarily.
Robbo defending well as Columbus loads up on a big left hand.
Robbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Columbus misses with a body shot
and Robbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Robbo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robbo.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Robbo moves away and avoids it.
Robbo checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Robbo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus thows a leg kick but Robbo checks it
and Robbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Columbus throws a right hand that Robbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Robbo also avoids with ease.
Robbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robbo has time to react.#CL#
Robbo gets a clinch.
Columbus scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robbos head.
Robbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Robbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Robbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Columbus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Robbo.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Robbo throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Columbus checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Columbus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Columbus clobbers Robbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Columbus throws the left hand but Robbo avoids the punch easily.
Robbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robbo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Robbo connects with a leg kick.
Robbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robbo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Robbo.
A right-left combo lands from Columbus.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Columbus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus misses the body punch
and Robbo counters with a head kick. That will keep Columbus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robbo lands a really nice looking cross but Columbus seems unphased.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Robbo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Robbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robbo cracks Columbus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Robbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus throws a front kick aimed at Robbo's knee but Robbo avoids it well. #CL#
Robbo closes the distance and clinches.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus lands an elbow inside.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Robbo.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robbo's defenses.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbo.
Columbus keeps control of Robbo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott Columbus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robbo lands a body punch.
Robbo throws a head punch that misses.
Robbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Robbo 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!
A big left from Columbus misses. #T1#
Columbus throws a solid leg kick but Robbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Columbus.
Robbo misses the jab.
Robbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robbo loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robbo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Robbo has Columbus up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Columbus throws a hook but Robbo blocks it.
Robbo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robbo throws a body kick that misses.
Columbus lands the left hand.
Robbo needs to keep his hands up - Columbus had a free shot at his head there.
Robbo looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Columbus misses the jab.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robbo.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Robbo's head.
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Robbo gets a clinch.
Columbus lands a hook that snaps the head of Robbo backwards.
Robbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Robbo breaks from the clinch.
Robbo cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robbo lands an overhand right.
Nice body kick from Robbo.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbo cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Robbo throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Columbus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robbo misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 Jesus Robbo 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. 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#
Columbus throws a jab when Robbo was well out of range.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Robbo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Columbus! But no joy.
Robbo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
A good leg kick by Columbus.
Robbo works the jab nicely.
Robbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Columbus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robbo throws out a powerful jab.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Columbus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robbo thuds his right hand into Columbus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.#CL#
Robbo moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Robbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Robbo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jesus Robbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Robbo misses with a hook.
Robbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Columbus throws a leg kick that misses.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Robbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robbo throws an overhand right that lands on Columbus's shoulder, as Columbus tries to avoid the shot.
Robbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Robbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Columbus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Columbus can pounce on him.
Columbus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robbo is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Robbo connects with a jab.#T2#
Robbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus moves away from the strike by Robbo.
Columbus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robbo.
Robbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Robbo.
Donk. Robbo catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Robbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Columbus swings for the body but Robbo moves out of range.
Robbo throws a big counter combination but Columbus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Columbus, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Robbo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robbo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Robbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Robbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robbo 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jesus Robbo!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jesus Robbo!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Jesus Robbo!

Jesus Robbo wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jesus Robbo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CACC MUAY THAI 4
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koningh connects with a nice looking jab.
Koningh throws a body shot but no joy.
Koningh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koningh.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koningh manages to avoid it.
Columbus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koningh lands a nice looking body shot.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Koningh counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus jabs Koningh right on the nose. Koningh blinks but takes it well.
Columbus misses with a body punch
and Koningh counters with a solid body kick.
Koningh 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.
Koningh throws a shot to the body.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus throws a low kick but Koningh moves out of range easily.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Koningh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Koningh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Columbus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koningh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Koningh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus swings widly with a right hand
and Koningh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
and Koningh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koningh lands with a straight right. Columbus didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Koningh darts in and clinches Columbus up against the ropes.
Koningh with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Koningh.
Koningh crunches a lovely knee into Columbus's ribcage.
Koningh lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koningh lands a nice elbow.
Koningh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Still in the clinch, Koningh scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Koningh manages to break the clinch.
Koningh misses with a series of wild punches.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koningh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Koningh slips under a jab from Columbus.
Koningh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Columbus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Columbus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koningh counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Koningh moves into the clinch.
Koningh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A short body shot lands from Koningh as the two fighters clinch.
Koningh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Koningh.
Nice elbow from Koningh.
Koningh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koningh lands an elbow that stopped Columbus in his tracks for a moment.
Koningh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koningh lands an elbow just above Columbus 's eye. #CUT2#Scott Columbus's cut is getting worse.
Columbus avoids the elbow strike from Koningh, against the ropes. #BC2#
Koningh manages to break the clinch.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koningh. #BC2#
Koningh breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Koningh misses.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Koningh has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koningh.
A short left from Koningh.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koningh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koningh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koningh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koningh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koningh lands an elbow just above Columbus 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koningh obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koningh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Our sources have told us that Columbus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koningh obliges.#T4#
Koningh lands a nice shot to the body.
Koningh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Koningh on the inside.
Koningh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Koningh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Scott Columbus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Koningh with a knee to the head.
Koningh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Koningh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Columbus is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Koningh doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Columbus crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Columbus's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sanngriðr Koningh!
An out of breath Sanngriðr Koningh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ETERNITY 5
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez needs to keep his hands up - Columbus had a free shot at his head there.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus with a nice calf kick.
Velasquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it. #CL2#
Velasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Columbus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez digs a right hand into Columbus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbus's gas tank.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Velasquez 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.
Columbus avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velasquez lands an elbow that stopped Columbus in his tracks for a moment.
I was talking to Columbus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Velasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
Columbus tries to break free but Velasquez pushes him back against the ropes.
Velasquez misses with a body punch. #T1#
Velasquez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Velasquez.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Columbus dodges an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Columbus blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Columbus. #CUT#It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Columbus tries to break free but Velasquez pushes him back against the ropes.
Columbus lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Columbus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead 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!
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Columbus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Columbus gets tackled into the ropes by Velasquez. Velasquez maintains the clinch.
Columbus avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Columbus gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Velasquez ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Columbus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Columbus.
Columbus is trying to push Velasquez away but Velasquez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Columbus.
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 Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Columbus fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a leg kick.
Velasquez unleashes a big counter combination but Columbus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Columbus's corner calls for a 1-2. Columbus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Columbus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Columbus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Velasquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Velasquez as Columbus tries to tie him up. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Columbus sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Columbus's hands.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Columbus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Velasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Columbus moves out of range.
Velasquez lands a right hook to the body.
Velasquez works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Velasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Columbus misses with a right hand
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez wants to counter the offense by Columbus and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
A left and a right from Velasquez both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Velasquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Velasquez pushes Columbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Velasquez has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Columbus with a jab.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus misses with a body shot
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stipe Velasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Columbus blocks a jab.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Velasquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Velasquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Columbus's brow. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velasquez moves forwards but Columbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Columbus swinging wildly here.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Velasquez connects with a nice looking jab.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Columbus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Columbus keeps it at a distance.
Columbus throws a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Velasquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Columbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
Columbus fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Columbus misses.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velasquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Velasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus throwing a counter right hand but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target. #CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Columbus.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez pushes off an throws an elbow but Columbus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Columbus lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
Columbus creates a bit of distance and cracks Velasquez with a big uppercut! Velasquez goes down! The referee pushes Columbus away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Velasquez make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Columbus takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
A victorious Scott Columbus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Friday Shootout 6
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchusuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus thinks about the counter body kick.
A clash of legs there as Tchusuk blocks the low kick.
Tchusuk with a jab.
Columbus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tchusuk takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Tchusuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tchusuk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tchusuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Columbus keeps the fight on the outside.
Columbus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a right hand that Columbus ducks under and follows up with a left that Columbus also avoids with ease.#CL#
Tchusuk drives through and clinches with Columbus against the ropes.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchusuk lands an elbow just above Columbus 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Tchusuk lands a damaging elbow.
Columbus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards. #T1#
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
Tchusuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Columbus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tchusuk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands with a right to the head.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Tchusuk has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Tchusuk blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Columbus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tchusuk cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Columbus. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
Tchusuk lands with a light punch inside.
Tchusuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
Tchusuk misses with a knee to the head.
Columbus pushes Tchusuk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchusuk prevents Columbus from breaking the clinch.
Columbus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tchusuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tchusuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tchusuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Columbus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tchusuk. Tchusuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses.
Tchusuk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tchusuk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Columbuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Columbus thumps Tchusuk with a low kick.
Tchusuk misses with a head kick.
Columbus scores with a nice strike.
Tchusuk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Columbus has time to react.
Columbus throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Kenny Tchusuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Tchusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tchusuk. That did some damage!
Tchusuk misses with a hook.
Tchusuk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tchusuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Columbus.
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!
Tchusuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tchusuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Tchusuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.#T1#
Columbus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tchusuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Columbus with the inside leg kick.
Tchusuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
As Columbus looks to move away, Tchusuk throws a big counter combo but Columbus just gets out of the way.
Columbus swings for the body but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Columbus stuns Tchusuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tchusuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.
Tchusuk moves in looking to clinch but Columbus pushes him off.
That kick from Columbus tenderised Tchusuk's leg. Tchusuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tchusuk can pounce on him. #CL#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Tchusuk has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
Columbus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
Tchusuk lands a right hand.
Tchusuk lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Columbus lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Tchusuk catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Columbus walks into a straight right hand from Tchusuk.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Tchusuk moved away.
Tchusuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tchusuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Tchusuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus'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#
Columbus throws a leg kick which misses Tchusuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Tchusuk tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Columbus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Columbus.
Columbus takes a swing at Tchusuk's ribcage but misses.
Columbus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTchusuk.
Tchusuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tchusuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbus.
Tchusuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Tchusuk rushes Columbus and presses him up against the ropes.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Kenny Tchusuk has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Columbus throws an elbow but misses.
Tchusuk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tchusuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Tchusuk blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
Columbus landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Columbus.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tchusuk lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Tchusuk digs a right hand underneath Columbus's ribcage. Columbus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tchusuk scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchusuk blocks the elbow strike.
Tchusuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus tries a knee to the head but Tchusuk blocks it.
Tchusuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk scores with a hook to the body.
Tchusuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Tchusuk - that landed with a thud.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Tchusuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tchusuk, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Tchusuk!

Event: Reckless in Rio 1
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miles Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Columbus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miles Iii's knee momentarily.
Columbus misses the jab.
It seemed like Miles Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miles Iii staying out of range there.
Miles Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles Iii is just out of range.
Good work by Miles Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Columbus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miles Iii.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii 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.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus scores with a jab.
Miles Iii checks the leg kick.
Miles Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus slips under a jab from Miles Iii.
Columbus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miles Iii takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Columbus swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Columbus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Miles Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Miles Iii sees coming a mile off.
Miles Iii throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.
Miles Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick but Columbus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miles Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a wild combination.
Miles Iii checks a leg kick.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Miles Iii misses with an uppercut
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miles Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Columbus cracks Miles Iii with an open hand slap.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii throws a poor cross that misses
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Miles Iii sizes up Columbus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miles Iii misses the jab.
A jab from Miles Iii misses.
Miles Iii misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Columbus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Columbus.
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles Iii misses with a combination
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus misses the jab.
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miles Iii throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles Iii.
Columbus lands a jab to Miles Iii's midsection.
Columbus keeps the fight on the outside.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus with a nice calf kick.
Miles Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miles Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Miles Iii sees coming a mile off.
Columbus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Columbus scores with a body shot.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Columbus wants to slow Miles Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Miles Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Columbus 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 jab from Columbus does it's job there.
It looks like Columbus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Miles Iii connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Miles Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miles Iii under the eye.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miles Iii's sensitive parts.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles Iii throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles Iii can do to turn this around?
Miles Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Columbus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miles Iii.
Columbus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miles Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Miles Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miles Iii thinking.
Miles Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Miles Iii with a nice calf kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles Iii.
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses.
Miles Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Columbus steps away.
Miles Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Columbus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miles Iii's head.
Miles Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miles Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
A jab from Miles Iii finds it's way through Columbus's defenses.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Miles Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miles Iii! But no joy.
Columbus lands a jab to Miles Iii's midsection.
Columbus lands a glancing blow to the side of Miles Iii's head.
Miles Iii needs to keep his hands up - Columbus had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Miles Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miles Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Columbus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Columbus misses with a left hand
and Miles Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Miles Iii misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a big head kick but Miles Iii shrugs it off.
Miles Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Miles Iii misses the shot to the body.
Columbus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miles Iii misses with a double 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 nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Miles Iii down.
Miles Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Miles Iii blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Columbus moves out of range as Miles Iii strikes.
Columbus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miles Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miles Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Miles Iii off balance momentarily.
Columbus connects with a body shot that sends Miles Iii's belly button to the back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target.
Columbus punishes Miles Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Scott Columbus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles Iii.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles Iii.
Columbus swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Columbus looks to land a combination but Miles Iii avoids it well.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Miles Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miles Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Miles Iii.#T2#
Columbus slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus thows a leg kick but Miles Iii checks it
and Miles Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miles Iii loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Miles Iii looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
and Miles Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Columbus there.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Miles Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miles Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Miles Iii down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Columbus 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
Our winner, Scott Columbus, 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: AKT 18
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Croix throws a leg kick but Columbus checks it.
Columbus throws a low kick, looking for La Croix's leg but La Croix calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from La Croix misses the target.
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
La Croix throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La Croix can pounce on him.
Columbus throws a low kick but La Croix moves out of range easily.
Columbus scores with a push kick.
Columbus fails to land with a series of punches.
As Columbus backs away, La Croix returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on La Croix's shoulder, as La Croix tries to avoid the shot.
La Croix connects with a high kick.

It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Columbus lands a jab to La Croix's midsection.
La Croix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Columbus misses the shot 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!
La Croix takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Croix.
Columbus takes a swing at La Croix's ribcage but misses.
La Croix checks a leg kick nicely.
Columbus scores with a punch to the head.
La Croix tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Columbus avoids the body shot from La Croix.
Columbus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Croix.
And La Croix counters with a quick kick to the body but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus works La Croix's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Columbus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Columbus misses with a hook

and La Croix counters by moving into the clinch.
La Croix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Croix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Croix misses with a punch on the inside.
La Croix has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Columbus managing to block the knees to the body from La Croix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Croix tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing La Croix back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Columbus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
La Croix can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
La Croix looking to throw knees to the head but Columbus is blocking nicely.
La Croix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus is trying to push La Croix away but La Croix has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for La Croix.
La Croix 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 head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
La Croix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Columbus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Columbus looks winded!
La Croix pressing his opponent against the ropes.
La Croix lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from La Croix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
La Croix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
La Croix misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

La Croix wants to clinch up but Columbus keeps it at a distance.
La Croix defending well as Columbus loads up on a big left hand.
Columbus tries to bum rush La Croix with a series of wild strikes but La Croix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Croix is looking to counter the offense by Columbus and move into the clinch.
Columbus lands a glancing blow to the side of La Croix's head.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Croix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts.
Columbus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and La Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Croix moves away.
A shot to the body from Columbus misses
and La Croix counters with a good, hard body kick but Columbus shrugs it off.

La Croix scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Columbus beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Croix connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Columbus out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Nero La Croix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Midweek Meltdown 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Chamba tries to clinch up.
It looked like Columbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus throws a front kick that sends Chamba stumbling back into the ropes.
Chamba lands a head shot.
Chamba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Chamba is out of range.
Columbus connects with a nice looking jab.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Chamba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Columbus. Columbus obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Chamba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chamba throws a hook but Columbus avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Chamba 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.
Chamba tries to score with a low kick but Columbus moves his leg out of the way.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chamba throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Chamba's shoulder, as Chamba tries to avoid the shot.
Chamba moves out of range of the leg kick from Columbus.
Chamba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Columbus with a body shot.
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chamba moves forwards but Columbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Columbus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Chamba down.
Columbus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chamba scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Chamba has closed the distance and engaged Columbus in a clinch.
Columbus working aggressively here.
A short left from Chamba.
Chamba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Columbus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chamba lands a nice uppercut.
Chamba lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
Our sources have told us that Columbus has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Chamba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chambas head.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.
Columbus tries to land knees in the clinch but Chamba avoids the damage to the body.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Chamba managing to block the knees to the body from Columbus. #T2#
Columbus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chamba.
Columbus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chamba's defenses.
Chamba lands with a left to the head.
Chamba dodges an elbow strike from Columbus.
Chamba misses with a body punch.
Columbus tries to land knees in the clinch but Chamba avoids the damage to the body.
Columbus lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Gilberto Chamba's cut even more.
Chamba lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chamba.
Chamba is trying to push Columbus away but Columbus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Chamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Columbus is looking to slow Chamba down with leg kicks.
Columbus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chamba.
Chamba misses with a kick to the body.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chamba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
Chamba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chamba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chamba lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chamba fails to land with a series of punches.
Gilberto Chamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chamba misses with a head kick.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Chamba.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Chamba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chamba misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Chamba closes the distance and pushes Columbus back into the ropes.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Chamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chamba lands an elbow inside that Columbus shrugs off.
Chamba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Chamba controls the action.
Chamba lands an elbow inside.
Chamba can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Columbus.
Chamba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chamba blocks an uppercut.
Chamba blocking some punches.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Chamba throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamba misses with a body punch.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Chamba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chamba.
A short left from Chamba.
Chamba can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Chamba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chamba throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Columbus throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Chamba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Columbus missing with knees to the body.
Columbus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chamba misses with some punches.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Chamba.
Chamba scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus. #T2##BC2#
Chamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Columbus swings for the body but Chamba moves out of range.
Chamba throws a sloppy head kick
and Columbus counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Columbus catches Chamba right on the button with a cross.
Chamba checks a leg kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chamba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Chamba takes the fight into the clinch.
Columbus tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Chamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chamba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Columbus will feel that in the morning.
Chamba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chamba throws a solid leg kick but Columbus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chamba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamba misses with a straight right.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus avoids the body shot from Chamba.
Chamba takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Chamba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Chamba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chamba looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chamba thuds his right hand into Columbus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chamba blocks a head kick by Columbus.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body. Chamba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamba moves away.
Columbus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chamba missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chamba moves away from the strike by Columbus.
Chamba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Columbus.
Columbus checks a leg kick nicely.
Columbus keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Chamba.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus sizes up Chamba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chamba clobbers Columbus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Chamba.
Chamba lands a right hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chamba. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Chamba moves into the clinch.
Chamba lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Chamba throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chamba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chamba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Columbus lands a left hand.
Chamba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Columbus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chamba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus works on Chamba's body with a couple of short punches.
Chamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Chamba breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Chamba misses
and Columbus counters with a straight 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!
Columbus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Columbus scores with a shot to the body.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Columbus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chamba.
Columbus connects with the punch.#ROC#
Chamba is rocked!
Columbus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chamba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chamba! But no joy.
Columbus lands an overhand right.#CUT#
The cut above Gilberto Chamba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Columbus lands a nice shot that snaps Chamba's head back.
Chamba is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?
Columbus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chamba seems to have recovered his senses.
Columbus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chamba's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Chamba.#KD#
Columbus scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Chamba beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Columbus 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
A very excited looking Scott Columbus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Midweek Meltdown 1
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Columbus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Upchurch throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Columbus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Upchurch has been cut.
Upchurch misses with a wild combination.
Columbus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Upchurch. That did some damage!
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Upchurch clinches up with Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Columbus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Columbus tries a body shot but Upchurch blocks it.
Upchurch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Upchurch digs a right hand into Columbus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbus's gas tank.
Upchurch scores a nice knee to the body.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus avoiding damage as Upchurch throws knees to the body.
Columbus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Columbus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Upchurch is defending well for now.
Upchurch is trying to maintain a safe position but Columbus gets an underhook and turns Upchurch into the ropes.
Upchurch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus cracks Upchurch with a nice body shot.#T1#
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Upchurch tries to land knees in the clinch but Columbus avoids the damage to the body.
Upchurch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Columbus looking to throw knees to the head but Upchurch is blocking nicely.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Upchurch prevents a body shot from Columbus.
A right hook to the body lands for Columbus.
Upchurch missing with knees to the body.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
Columbus lands an elbow that stopped Upchurch in his tracks for a moment.
Upchurch crunches a lovely knee into Columbus's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Columbus.
Upchurch takes a shot to the head.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Upchurchs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
Columbus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Upchurch lands a shot to the body.
Upchurch tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Columbus digs a right hand into Upchurch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Upchurch's gas tank.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Columbus avoids a wild elbow strike from Upchurch.
Columbus lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus lands a body punch.
Upchurch looks winded!
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Upchurch misses with the head strike.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Upchurch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Upchurch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Columbus.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Upchurch avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus lands a body punch.
A short left from Columbus.
Upchurch tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Upchurch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Upchurch'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#
Upchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Columbus's shoulder, as Columbus tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Upchurch has managed to clinch.
Columbus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Upchurch.
Upchurch misses with a body punch.
Upchurch tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Columbus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Upchurchs head.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus tries a body shot but Upchurch blocks it.
Upchurch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Upchurch misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus trying to land knees to the body.
Upchurch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus scores with a shoulder strike.
Upchurch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Columbus managing to block the knees to the body from Upchurch.
Upchurch missing with knees to the body.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands a left hand.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Upchurch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Upchurch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Columbus - that landed with a thud.
Upchurch is breathing heavily.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Upchurch.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Columbus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Upchurch backwards.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Upchurch.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Upchurch backwards.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Upchurch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus digs a right hand into Upchurch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Upchurch's gas tank.
Columbus tries to work over Upchurch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Upchurch can do to turn this around?
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus tries a body shot but Upchurch blocks it.
Columbus digs a right hand underneath Upchurch's ribcage. Upchurch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Upchurch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Columbus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Columbus tries a body shot but Upchurch blocks it.
Columbus connects with a knee to the head.
Upchurch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Upchurch takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Columbus.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
Columbus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Upchurch is defending well for now.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Upchurch throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Upchurch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Columbus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Columbus lands a jab.
Upchurch jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.
Upchurch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Columbus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Columbus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Columbus lands a jab to the head.
Columbus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Columbus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brian Upchurch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Upchurch lands a head shot.
Brian Upchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus scores with a push kick.
Upchurch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
Upchurch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Upchurch.
Upchurch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Upchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Upchurch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Columbus scores with a jab.
Columbus cracks the inside of Upchurch's front leg.
Nice body kick there by Columbus.
Brian Upchurch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Upchurch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Upchurch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Upchurch manages to circle out of the way.
Upchurch throws a low kick but Columbus moves out of range easily.
Upchurch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Upchurch just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Upchurch misses with a double jab.
Columbus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Upchurch manages to circle out of the way.
Columbus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Upchurch momentarily.
Scott Columbus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#
That has opened up Brian Upchurch's cut even more.
Nice body kick there by Upchurch.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Upchurch.
Upchurch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Columbus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Columbus cracks a nice hook into Upchurch's ribs.
Upchurch wants to slow Columbus down by chopping away at his legs.
Columbus lands with an overhand left.
Columbus misses with a hook.
Upchurch wants to counter with a clinch but Columbus pushes him away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Columbus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Upchurch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Columbus.
Columbus cracks Upchurch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus digs a good body shot into Upchurch's ribs.#CL2#
Upchurch rushes Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Upchurch trying to land knees to the body.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Upchurch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Upchurch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Columbus 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Columbus made sure he mentioned UnderGround Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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

#R1#
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vihdonic misses the target.
Columbus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Columbus.
Columbus cracks Vihdonic with an open hand slap.
Columbus checks a low kick from Vihdonic.
Columbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vihdonic ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus. #CUT#
It looks like Dhabu Vihdonic has been cut.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus throws a series of punches but Vihdonic avoids them all with ease.
Vihdonic throws a lazy uppercut
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus 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.
Columbus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vihdonic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vihdonic throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbus slips under a jab from Vihdonic.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Columbus 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 Vihdonic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vihdonic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vihdonic misses with a looping right.
Vihdonic throws a big shot that misses.
Vihdonic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Vihdonic.
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Columbus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vihdonic. That did some damage!
Vihdonic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Vihdonic scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Vihdonic saw that one coming.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Vihdonic.
Vihdonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Columbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
A big left from Vihdonic misses.
Vihdonic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Vihdonic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vihdonic throws out the jab.
Columbus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vihdonic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vihdonic swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Vihdonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Vihdonic.
Dhabu Vihdonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Vihdonic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Vihdonic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vihdonic.
Good leg kick by Vihdonic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Vihdonic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Vihdonic throws an off balance right hand
and Vihdonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Columbus does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vihdonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Vihdonic's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Vihdonic - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus gave a mention to UnderGround Clothing Co. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Dhabu Vihdonic had this to say: 'I don't know how much more I have left in me... The fight game just isn't my main priority in life anymore. I'll be finishing out this contract and hanging up the gloves. Thanks for everything, guys! I appreciate you all! '.

Event: Grand Prix MONTREAL
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
A left lands for Durand.
Columbus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Durand misses.
Columbus thumps Durand with a low kick.
Columbus misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Columbus.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Donk. Durand catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Durand tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Durand cracks Columbus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durand slips a jab from Columbus.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Columbus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durand in his tracks.
Durand slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Columbus throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Columbus.
Durand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Columbus is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Columbus lands a head shot.
Columbus connects with a jab.
Columbus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand blocks the leg kick.
Columbus swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Columbus lands a jab to the nose.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Durand misses.
Columbus tries to work over Durand's front leg with a kick but Durand checks it.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus cracks Durand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Durand scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with Columbus against the ropes.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Columbus scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Durand back against the ropes. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand staying out of range there.
Columbus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a low kick. #CL#
Durand gets a clinch.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Durand lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus working Durand over with knees to the body.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Durand.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Durand lands an elbow just above Columbus 's eye. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Durand connects with a leg kick. Columbus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Durand down.
A big right from Columbus misses.
Durand slips under a jab from Columbus.
Columbus is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
And Durand counters with a quick kick to the body but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Durand off balance momentarily.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Durand.
Columbus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Columbus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Columbus off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Durand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Columbus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Durand jabs Columbus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand tries to clinch there but Columbus circles away.
Nice cross by Columbus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Durand tried to counter with a leg kick but Columbus avoided it.
Columbus throws a low kick but Durand avoids it.#T1#
Durand keeps Columbus at a distance using the push kick.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Durand throws out a powerful jab.
Durand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Columbus's calf.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Durand is looking for a counter combo.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand cracks Columbus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Columbus gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus misses with the head strike. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Durand.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Columbus won't want to take too many of those.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand digs a right hand into Columbus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbus's gas tank.
Durand lands an elbow just above Columbus 's eye.
Knees to the body from Durand.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Durand.
A hook to the body from Durand.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Durand.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Columbus back into the ropes.#BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Columbus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Columbus
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand wants to clinch.#T1#
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Columbus does it's job there.
Durand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Columbus doesn't seem bothered though.
Columbus misses with a double jab #CL#
and Durand counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?#T2#
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Columbus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Columbus avoids the damage to the body.
Durand lands a knee 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!
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
A nice left hand lands by Durand. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand jabs at Columbus's body.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand lands with a right hand.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Durand.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Scott Columbus in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
A cross from Columbus lands.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Durand's defenses.
Columbus lunges at Durand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durand's hand.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durand lands a head shot.
Columbus throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand pushes Columbus away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand tried to counter with a leg kick but Columbus avoided it.#T1#
Columbus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts.
Columbus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus 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.
Durand dips to his left and cracks Columbus with an uppercut!
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus scores with a kick to the body.
Columbus swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Columbus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Durand clinches up with Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Columbus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Columbus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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 Jacques Durand.
Well Durand 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKT 14
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Columbus misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Koningh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koningh throws a leg kick which misses Columbus's front leg but catches the back leg as Columbus tries to avoid it.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koningh.
Columbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Columbus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koningh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koningh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Columbus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of Koningh's head but Koningh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Koningh off balance momentarily.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Koningh is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Koningh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Columbus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koningh lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koningh checks a leg kick.
Koningh lands a head shot.
Koningh lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Koningh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koningh.#T1#
Koningh moves away from the strike by Columbus.
Koningh ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
The crowd cheers as Koningh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Columbus doesn't seem phased though.
Columbus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Koningh counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Columbus does it's job there.
Sloppy strikes from Columbus. Those never looked like landing.
Columbus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Columbus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Columbus.
Koningh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koningh loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Koningh slips a jab from Columbus.#KD2#
Koningh throws out a head kick that Columbus doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Columbus crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Columbus's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koningh lands with a right hand.
Koningh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Koningh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
It looked like Columbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Koningh 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.
Koningh throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Koningh misses the jab.
Columbus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koningh is out of range.
Columbus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Koningh.
Koningh avoids the body shot from Columbus.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koningh! But no joy.
Koningh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Koningh moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Koningh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koningh checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koningh lands a jab to the head.
Koningh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Koningh's shoulder, as Koningh tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus misses with a two punch combination.
Koningh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Sanngriðr Koningh should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Koningh slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Columbus does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Sanngriðr Koningh has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Columbus. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Koningh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Columbus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanngriðr Koningh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus connects with an inside leg kick.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Koningh ducks down to avoid it.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Koningh is just out of range.
Columbus scores with a nice body kick.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Koningh.
Columbus punishes Koningh's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus throws a series of punches but Koningh avoids them all with ease.
Columbus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koningh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koningh works the jab nicely.#T1#
Columbus swings for the body but Koningh moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Columbus there.
Koningh is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbus slips a jab from Koningh.
Columbus misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Koningh lands a head kick that bluckles Columbus and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Koningh no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Koningh loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Koningh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Koningh misses.
Koningh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koningh misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Koningh works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Columbus looks to throw a body kick
and Koningh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koningh misses with a straight right.
Koningh throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily. #T2#
Columbus misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Koningh misses.
Columbus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koningh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Columbus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koningh counters with a solid body kick.
Koningh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Columbus misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Koningh lands a front kick to the face, that drops Columbus to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Columbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Koningh finds it's way through Columbus's defenses.
Columbus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Columbus throws a jab when Koningh was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koningh misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Koningh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Columbus misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanngriðr Koningh will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Columbus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Columbus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koningh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Koningh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Columbus throws a hook but Koningh avoids it easily.
Koningh avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Koningh wants to counter with a clinch but Columbus pushes him away.
Columbus scores with a sloppy right hand. Koningh should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Koningh is rocked!
Koningh drops his guard momentarily, allowing Columbus to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Koningh! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Columbus takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Columbus made sure he mentioned UnderGround Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AKT 11
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Bandichoo keeps Columbus at a distance using the push kick.
Bandichoo 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.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Bandichoo lands with a hook. Columbus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Columbus tries to clinch but Bandichoo is having none of it.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bandichoo looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Bandichoo. Beautiful body shot.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandichoo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Columbus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandichoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Columbus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Columbus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandichoo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
Bandichoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandichoo.
Bandichoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Bandichoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbus.
Some bone on bone action there as Columbus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Columbus connects with a right hand. Bandichoo shakes it off.
Bandichoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus swings for the body but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Columbus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bandichoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Columbus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bandichoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Columbus jabs Bandichoo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Columbus's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Columbus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Columbus. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Bandichoo.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandichoo.
Columbus ducks right into an uppercut from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a glancing blow to the side of Columbus's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Bandichoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus moves out of range as Bandichoo strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bandichoo. Columbus shrugs it off though.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Columbus slips under a jab.
Bandichoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
Columbus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandichoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus throws a jab when Bandichoo was well out of range.
Bandichoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Columbus unleashes a big counter combination but Bandichoo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bandichoo connects with a body shot.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandichoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Columbus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick that knocks Columbus off balance momentarily.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandichoo. #T3#
Bandichoo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandichoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Columbus misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Columbus misses.
Columbus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Columbus slips a jab and a cross from Bandichoo.
Columbus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Bandichoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandichoo.
Jab, jab by Bandichoo - just one landing.
Columbus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandichoo throws a right hand that Columbus ducks under and follows up with a left that Columbus also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Columbus misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Bandichoo swinging wildly here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bandichoo.#T4#
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a right and a left that Columbus avoids nicely.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Columbus swings for the body but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo is looking to counter punch.
Bandichoo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bandichoo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Columbus takes a step back to recover.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Bandichoo.
Columbus slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bandichoo.
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Bandichoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Bandichoo throws a right and a left that Columbus avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo 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#
Bandichoo throws a series of punches but Columbus moves out of range.
Bandichoo moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandichoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Bandichoo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Bandichoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Columbus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of Bandichoo's head but Bandichoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Bandichoo moves away and avoids it.
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Columbus tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Bandichoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Bandichoo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus stalks Bandichoo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bandichoo's face. Bandichoo staggers backwards, shaken.
Columbus throws a series of punches but Bandichoo avoids them all with ease.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Columbuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Columbus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bandichoo.
Columbus swinging wildly here.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Bandichoo. #T1#
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Bandichoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo thuds his right hand into Columbus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Columbus scores with the left hand. Bandichoo knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Columbus.
Bandichoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbus 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.
Bandichoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
A lazy body kick from Bandichoo
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Bandichoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandichoo scores with a nice strike.
Bandichoo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Columbus takes a step back to recover.
Columbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Bandichoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandichoo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut.
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandichoo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Bandichoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses.
Bandichoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Bandichoo moved out of range nicely.
Bandichoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Bandichoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bandichoo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bandichoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
A slow jab from Bandichoo misses its intended target.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandichoo wants to slow Columbus down by chopping away at his legs.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandichoo is just out of range.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick which misses Columbus's front leg but catches the back leg as Columbus tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Columbus.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Bandichoo defending well as Columbus loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo moves forwards but Columbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus staying out of range there.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandichoo tries to score with a low kick but Columbus moves his leg out of the way.
Columbus wants to counter with a clinch but Bandichoo pushes him away.
Columbus throws a low kick, looking for Bandichoo's leg but Bandichoo calmly moves out of range.
Bandichoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus with a jab.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Columbus.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
Bandichoo misses with the body kick
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Columbus misses.
Bandichoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandichoo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Columbus.
Bandichoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
Columbus feints a counter leg kick.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus is looking to chop away at Bandichoo's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandichoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo is looking for a counter combo.
A solid body kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo motions for Columbus to come forward. Bandichoo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandichoo as he connects with a hook.
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 Taz Bandichoo 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bandichoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Columbus.
Columbus slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandichoo scores with a spinning back kick!
Columbus cracks a nice hook into Bandichoo's ribs.
Columbus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bandichoo checks it well.
Bandichoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandichoo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandichoo.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Bandichoo ducks down to avoid it.
Bandichoo slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Bandichoo moved out of range.
Bandichoo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bandichoo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Bandichoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandichoo scores with a head kick.
Columbus throws out a leg kick but Bandichoo moves out of range and Columbus only half commits.
Bandichoo checks a low kick from Columbus.
Bandichoo is looking to slow Columbus down with leg kicks.
Bandichoo lands a slapping body shot.
Bandichoo slips a jab from Columbus.
Columbus scores with the left hand. Bandichoo knows he should have avoided that one.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Columbus misses.
Columbus slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Columbus tries to counter with a clinch but Bandichoo shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus throws out a counter right but Bandichoo avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Columbus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Columbus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bandichoo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Columbus scrambles back to his feet.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo throws a low kick but Columbus avoids it.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandichoo misses the target.
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Columbus sizes up Bandichoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Bandichoo misses its intended target.
Bandichoo ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Bandichoo staying out of range there.
Columbus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Columbus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of Bandichoo's head but Bandichoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandichoo scores with a sloppy right hand. Columbus should have avoided that one.
Columbus lands with a cross.
Columbus 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.
Bandichoo throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Columbus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bandichoo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Bandichoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Columbus clinches with his opponent.
Columbus throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Bandichoo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandichoo dodges the punch combination from Columbus.
Bandichoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Bandichoo is out of range.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bandichoo ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Nice defenses there by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandichoo is just out of range.
Bandichoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Columbus takes a swing at Bandichoo's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandichoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Columbus in his tracks. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandichoo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bandichoo checks a leg kick.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Bandichoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbus misses with a looping left.
Columbus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus 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.
Columbus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bandichoo slips a jab from Columbus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus lands with a nice body punch.
Bandichoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bandichoo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandichoo 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Bandichoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandichoo, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Taz Bandichoo!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Taz Bandichoo!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Taz Bandichoo!

Taz Bandichoo wins by unanimous decision!
Taz Bandichoo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AKT : New Starts
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Columbus connects with a leg kick. Bobaszewski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Columbus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bobaszewski. That did some damage!
Bobaszewski throws a leg kick but Columbus checks it.
Bobaszewski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Columbus looks for the body kick but Bobaszewski saw that one coming.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus looks to land a combination but Bobaszewski avoids it well.
Columbus throws a low kick, looking for Bobaszewski's leg but Bobaszewski calmly moves out of range.
Bobaszewski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Columbus lands a slapping body shot.
Columbus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Bobaszewski drives through and clinches with Columbus against the ropes.
Columbus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobaszewski is defending well for now.
Bobaszewski tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobaszewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Bobaszewski misses with some punches.
Bobaszewski managing to block the knees to the body from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobaszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bobaszewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Bobaszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands a good knee to the midsection. Columbus won't want to take too many of those.
Columbus scores with a shot to the side of Bobaszewski's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands a shot to the body.
Columbus looks winded!
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bobaszewski misses with a body punch.
Bobaszewski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bobaszewski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Columbus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Bobaszewski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
Columbus throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Bobaszewski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski misses with a body punch.
Bobaszewski tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobaszewski trying to land knees to the body.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Bobaszewski.
Columbus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Columbus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bobaszewski.
A head punch on the inside from Bobaszewski fails to land.
Bobaszewski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bobaszewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Columbus avoids the damage to the body.
Columbus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bobaszewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Bobaszewski.
Columbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bobaszewski backwards.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobaszewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus connects with a knee to the head.
Bobaszewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bobaszewski lands a good knee to the midsection. Columbus won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
A right hand to the body from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobaszewski can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bobaszewski backwards.
Bobaszewski scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Columbus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bobaszewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bobaszewski can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobaszewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Bobaszewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Columbus avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Columbus.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus lands a right hand.
Columbus lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Columbus.
Bobaszewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Columbus is defending well for now.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus lands an elbow just above Bobaszewski 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Krzysztof Bobaszewski has been cut.
Knees to the body from Columbus.
Columbus working Bobaszewski over with knees to the body.
Bobaszewski missing with knees to the body.
Columbus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Bobaszewski.
Columbus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Bobaszewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus lands a hook that snaps the head of Bobaszewski backwards.
Columbus missing with knees to the body.
Bobaszewski throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobaszewski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Bobaszewski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski misses with a head kick.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Bobaszewski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Bobaszewski. Those never looked like landing.
Columbus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Columbus duly obliges.
Columbus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bobaszewski is out of range.
Columbus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bobaszewski ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Bobaszewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus avoids a kick to the body.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus looks for the body kick but Bobaszewski saw that one coming.
Bobaszewski lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Bobaszewski misses with a head kick.
Columbus scores with a shot to the body.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski throws a leg kick
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobaszewski tries to clinch there but Columbus circles away.
Columbus misses with a series of wild punches.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Bobaszewski ducks down to avoid it.
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Columbus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Columbus avoids a kick to the body.
Bobaszewski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Columbus is out of range and Bobaszewski settles back down.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Bobaszewski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Columbus. #T2#
Columbus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bobaszewski's hands.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Columbus has managed to clinch.
Columbus tries to work over Bobaszewski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobaszewski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Columbus's defenses.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski misses with a body punch.
Bobaszewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bobaszewski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Bobaszewski blocks an elbow strike.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Bobaszewski.
Scott Columbus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Bobaszewski.
A right hook to the body lands for Bobaszewski.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bobaszewski misses with the head strike.
Bobaszewski lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Bobaszewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobaszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bobaszewski tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Bobaszewski back against the ropes.
Columbus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bobaszewski.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bobaszewski can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Bobaszewski lands a right hand.
Bobaszewski lands a shot to the body.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobaszewski's elbow.
Columbus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bobaszewski pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobaszewski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Bobaszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobaszewski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bobaszewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Bobaszewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Bobaszewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bobaszewski can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Bobaszewski lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
Bobaszewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Columbus is defending well for now.
Bobaszewski tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Bobaszewski back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Bobaszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobaszewski tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Bobaszewski back against the ropes.
Bobaszewski misses with a body punch.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobaszewski's elbow.
Columbus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Bobaszewski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bobaszewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bobaszewski tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Bobaszewski back against the ropes.
Bobaszewski works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
Bobaszewski misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Columbus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Bobaszewski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Columbus throws a chopping leg kick but Bobaszewski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Columbus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bobaszewski rather than just go for the knockout.
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Bobaszewski.
Despite the aggression on Columbus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Bobaszewski takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Columbus - that landed with a thud.
Columbus landing knees to the body.
Columbus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Columbus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Columbus.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Columbus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus lands an elbow that stopped Bobaszewski in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobaszewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
Columbus gets through Bobaszewski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Columbus with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Columbus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bobaszewski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus scores with a shot to the side of Bobaszewski's head.
Columbus lands a shot to the body.
Columbus lands a right hand.
Columbus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobaszewski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Columbus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Bobaszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Bobaszewski.
Columbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bobaszewski backwards. #ROC2#
Bobaszewski is rocked!
Bobaszewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Oh Bobaszewski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bobaszewski tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Bobaszewski back against the ropes.
Bobaszewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Bobaszewski seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Columbus throws an elbow that misses.
Columbus lands a right hand.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobaszewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bobaszewski misses with a body punch.
Bobaszewski takes a shot to the head.
Bobaszewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Knees to the body from Columbus.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Bobaszewski crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Bobaszewski face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Columbus takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RH101
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Peterson sets himself, and Columbus steps forward looking for the clinch! Peterson avoids it this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson lands a front kick.
Peterson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Columbus clinches up with Peterson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Columbus blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Peterson.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Columbus looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Columbus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus pushes off an throws an elbow but Peterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Peterson blocks an elbow strike from Columbus.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the ropes.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Columbus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Columbus catches Peterson right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Peterson. #T2#
Peterson swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Peterson.
Peterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Columbus knows he should have avoided that one.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peterson 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.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook to the body
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Peterson.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Columbus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peterson can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Columbus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Donk. Peterson catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Columbus tries a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Peterson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Columbus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
George Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Peterson.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson thinks about countering with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson throws a low kick, looking for Columbus's leg but Columbus calmly moves out of range.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus tries a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Columbus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Columbus.#CUT2#
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Columbus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Columbus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Columbus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Columbus's body.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Columbus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts. #T1#
A big left from Columbus misses.
Columbus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Peterson lands.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Peterson.
Peterson throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Peterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Columbus's body.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Good shot there by Peterson.
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Columbus wants to counter the offense by Peterson and move into the clinch position.
Columbus defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
And Columbus responds with a good body kick, but Peterson manages to step out the way in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Peterson.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Columbus connects with a body shot.
Columbus cracks Peterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Columbus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
A leg kick checked by Peterson.
Good shot there by Peterson.
Columbus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Peterson.
Columbus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott Columbus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Columbus.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.
Peterson drops his hands momentarily and Columbus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Peterson checks it.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Peterson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Columbus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Columbus blocks the body kick.
Peterson throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson feints and then cracks Columbus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbus down.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Peterson down.
Peterson tries to bum rush Columbus with a series of wild strikes but Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Columbus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Columbus lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Peterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Peterson scores with a nice head shot.
Peterson punishes Columbus's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Columbus throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Peterson cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Peterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Peterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Columbus's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson lands a nice hook to Columbus's body. Columbus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peterson throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Columbus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peterson.
Columbus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Columbus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peterson's head backwards.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Peterson.
A right-left combo lands from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Columbus takes one on the button.
Columbus swinging wildly here.
Peterson is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peterson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Peterson!
Post fight, George Peterson stared into the camera and said 'I want the fucking BELT! It's my time. Quality over quantity. If you want to win, knock the motha f***a out! '.

Event: RH92
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Columbus lands with a straight right. Bell didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Greg Bell has been cut.
Columbus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Columbus scores with the left hand. Bell knows he should have avoided that one.
Bell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Columbus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bell.
Bell misses with a lunging right hand
and Columbus counters with an inside leg kick.
Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Columbus counters with a left and a right that stings Bell.
Columbus cracks Bell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bell misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bell's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Bell's head.
Bell throws a lazy head kick
and Columbus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bell really felt that one!
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Columbus thuds his shin into the meat of Bell's side.
Bell looks winded!
Bell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Columbus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD#
Columbus clips Bell with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Bell a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Bell 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.
Columbus connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bell - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RH82
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Columbus lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! Columbus slams his shin into Van Rooy's torso.
Van Rooy misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Rooy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Columbus tries to clinch up.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus lands a nice shot that snaps Van Rooy's head back.
Van Rooy throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rooy sets himself, and Columbus steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Rooy avoids it this time.#CL#
Van Rooy clinches up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Van Rooy avoiding damage as Columbus throws knees to the body.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rooy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rooy digs a right hand into Columbus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbus's gas tank.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rooy lands with a right to the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Van Rooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rooy misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Rooy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Columbus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Rooy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rooy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rooy.
Still in the clinch, Van Rooy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rooy is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rooy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Columbus misses with the head strike. #T2#
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rooy.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus trying to land knees to the body.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Van Rooy on the inside.
Columbus scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rooy scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Van Rooy.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rooy's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Van Rooy.
Columbus looks winded!
Van Rooy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rooy cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Van Rooy has managed to clinch.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rooy avoids it.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rooy's elbow.
Van Rooy lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Van Rooy lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Van Rooy working aggressively here.
Van Rooy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rooy tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short left from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rooy lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rooy digs a right hand underneath Columbus's ribcage. Columbus let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Van Rooy lands with a light punch inside.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rooy lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Van Rooy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rooy lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a body punch.
Van Rooy works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy managing to block the knees to the body from Columbus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rooy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards. #T2#
Van Rooy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Van Rooy pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rooy.
A short right from Van Rooy.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rooy lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Van Rooy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Van Rooy avoids the body shot from Columbus. #CL2#
Columbus darts in and clinches Van Rooy up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Columbus.
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Rooy misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Van Rooy pushes Columbus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rooy.
Columbus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hand to the body from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rooy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rooy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rooy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Van Rooy.
Albert Van Rooy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rooy blocks with his arms. #T1#
Good body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rooy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Van Rooy lands an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rooy lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
Van Rooy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short uppercut from Van Rooy.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy pushes Columbus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rooy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rooy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
A short body shot lands from Van Rooy as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rooy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Van Rooy cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Van Rooy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Rooy 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Van Rooy!

Event: RH74
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Columbus.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandichoo.
Columbus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo with a nice cross.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Nice defenses there by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandichoo.
No joy there for Bandichoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus is looking to land body kicks.
Bandichoo ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus tests Bandichoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bandichoo misses with a low kick.
A big right from Bandichoo misses.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Bandichoo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Columbus loads up on a big right hand but Bandichoo slips the punch.
A big right from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Columbus there.
Bandichoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bandichoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Bandichoo's shoulder, as Bandichoo tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bandichoo. Bandichoo obviously looking to wear him down.
Columbus slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbus.
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bandichoo misses with a two punch combination.
Columbus tries to counter by clinching up but Bandichoo breaks away and 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!
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Columbus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Bandichoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Columbus in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandichoo blocks a head kick by Columbus.
Columbus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandichoo throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandichoo throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Bandichoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Bandichoo moved away.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Bandichoo moved away.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo lands the left hand.
Bandichoo throws a big shot that misses.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Bandichoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taz Bandichoo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo staying out of range there.
Bandichoo counters with a body kick.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Columbus blocks a jab.
Bandichoo blocks a head kick by Columbus.
A bone on bone clash there as Columbus blocks the leg kick.
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Columbus slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus connects with a leg kick. Bandichoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bandichoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Columbus lands a jab to the head.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo moves out of range as Columbus throws a body kick.
Bandichoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Columbus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Columbus counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Columbus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bandichoo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
A short uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandichoo.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Bandichoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bandichoo.
An inside leg kick from Columbus misses.
Bandichoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Columbus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandichoo takes one on the button.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandichoo is just out of range.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range. #T2#
Bandichoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Columbus.
Columbus scores with a push kick.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Columbus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandichoo's sensitive parts.
Columbus slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
Columbus tries to move into range but Bandichoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Columbus.
Bandichoo throws a good cross that connects.
Bandichoo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandichoo circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandichoo! But no joy.
Columbus thows a body kick. Bandichoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Columbus catches Bandichoo right on the button with a cross.
Columbus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bandichoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo lands a head kick. Columbus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Columbus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bandichoo.
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 Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Columbus takes one to the chin there.
Bandichoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Bandichoo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bandichoo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Columbus tried to score with a low kick but Bandichoo checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandichoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Bandichoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bandichoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Columbus.
Bandichoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Columbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandichoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandichoo throws a low kick, looking for Columbus's leg but Columbus calmly moves out of range.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandichoo works over Columbus's head and body with a nice combination.
Bandichoo scores with a punch to the head.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Bandichoo scores with a shot to the body.
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Columbus avoids it.
Columbus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus tried to counter with a leg kick but Bandichoo avoided it.
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Columbus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Columbus connects with a looping right hand.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Bandichoo ducks down to avoid it.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body.
Columbus moves out of range as Bandichoo strikes.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Bandichoo moved away.
Bandichoo counters with a body kick.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Bandichoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo lands with a hook. Columbus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bandichoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Columbus.
Bandichoo throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Bandichoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandichoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bandichoo with a hook.
Bandichoo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Columbus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Columbus misses with a two punch combination.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Bandichoo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Columbus scores with a nice strike.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Bandichoo throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Bandichoo moved out of range.
Bandichoo unleashes a big counter combination but Columbus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bandichoo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Columbus.
Bandichoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Bandichoo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Columbus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bandichoo takes a step back to recover.
Bandichoo avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Bandichoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bandichoo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Bandichoo!
Taz Bandichoo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RH67
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Naing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Naing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naing tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Naing clinches up against the ropes.
I was talking to Naing's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Naing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naing misses with an elbow strike.
Naing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naing misses with an elbow over the top.
Naing swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Naing controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Naing.
Columbus wants to get back to striking at distance but Naing won't allow it.
Columbus blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Columbus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naing is looking to counter punch.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Columbus scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Naing to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#
It looks like Tun Min Naing has been cut.
Naing throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naing throws a left and a right that both miss
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Naing misses its intended target.
Naing tries to clinch but Columbus moves out of range.
Naing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Naing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus. #T2#
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Naing is rocked!
Naing lands a body shot.
Oh Naing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naing misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naing's knee momentarily.
Naing backs away from a small jab... but Columbus lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Naing crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Columbus with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RH58
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1#
Tigiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Columbus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Columbus lands a really nice looking cross but Tigiev seems unphased.
Tigiev missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarmat Tigiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Tigiev.
Tigiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Columbus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Columbus.
Tigiev misses with a wild combination.
Columbus lands with an uppercut that bounces Tigiev off the ropes and back into range.
Columbus scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tigiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Tigiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tigiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tigiev 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.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Tigiev moves away and avoids it.
Columbus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigiev.
Columbus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tigiev.
Columbus slips under a jab.#T1#
Columbus slips under a jab from Tigiev.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tigiev. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tigiev misses the shot to the body.
Tigiev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tigiev.
It looks like Columbus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tigiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Columbus is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Tigiev misses.
Columbus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses.
Tigiev thuds a left hand into Columbus's body.
Columbus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tigiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Tigiev tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus scores with a head kick. Tigiev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Tigiev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tigiev just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tigiev throws an overhand right that lands on Columbus's shoulder, as Columbus tries to avoid the shot.
Tigiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tigiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Columbus.
Tigiev scores with a body shot.
Tigiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Columbus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Tigiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Columbus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tigiev.
Columbus defending well as Tigiev loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Columbus misses.
Tigiev throws a poor cross that misses
and Columbus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tigiev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Columbus scores with a leg kick.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick and Tigiev moves out of range easily.
Tigiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigiev is just out of range.
Tigiev throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
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 Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Tigiev.
Columbus misses with a hook
and Tigiev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Columbus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Columbus.
Tigiev misses with a double jab
and Columbus counters with a straight right hand.
Tigiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Columbus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tigiev scrambles back to his feet.
Tigiev lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Tigiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Columbus doesn't seem phased though.
Tigiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tigiev throws a right and a left that Columbus avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Columbus
and Tigiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tigiev misses with an uppercut
and Columbus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Columbus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A cross from Columbus lands.
Tigiev lands a body shot.
Tigiev scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tigiev slips under a jab.#T1#
Tigiev lands a jab.
Columbus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tigiev counters with a nice uppercut.
Tigiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tigiev.
Sarmat Tigiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus misses with a jab to the body
and Tigiev counters with a one-two to the body.
Tigiev throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Tigiev throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tigiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tigiev misses the jab.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Tigiev.
Columbus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Tigiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Columbus misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tigiev digs a good body shot into Columbus's ribs.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Tigiev sees coming a mile off.
Crunch! Columbus slams his shin into Tigiev's torso.#T2#
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tigiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Tigiev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
Tigiev cracks Columbus with a good jab.
Tigiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Tigiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Columbus misses.
A punch lands to the side of Tigiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Columbus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Columbus throws an off balance right hand
and Tigiev counters with a left to the body.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Tigiev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tigiev misses with a looping right.
Tigiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Columbus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tigiev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarmat Tigiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tigiev misses with a looping right.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tigiev jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus swings for the body but Tigiev moves out of range.
Tigiev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tigiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Columbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Tigiev.
Columbus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tigiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Columbus counters with a nice body shot.
Tigiev throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.
Columbus tries a low kick but Tigiev avoids it.
Columbus avoids the body shot from Tigiev.
No joy there for Tigiev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Tigiev misses.
Tigiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tigiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tigiev scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Tigiev misses with a straight left.
Tigiev throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Tigiev lands with a hook. Columbus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tigiev blocks a head kick by Columbus.
Tigiev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tigiev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Columbus connects with a looping right hand.
Columbus swings for the body but Tigiev moves out of range.
Tigiev throws a jab when Columbus was well out of range.
Tigiev scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Columbus slips a jab from Tigiev.
Nice uppercut there from Columbus.
Tigiev takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tigiev misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tigiev thinking.
Columbus lands an overhand right.#T2#
Tigiev throws a nice looking combination but Columbus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tigiev throws a good cross that connects.
Columbus tries a head kick but it misses.
Tigiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Tigiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tigiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tigiev.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tigiev.
Tigiev throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tigiev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tigiev, as that shot connected.
Tigiev misses with an uppercut.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick and Tigiev moves out of range easily.
Tigiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tigiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Columbus lands a nice shot that snaps Tigiev's head back.

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 Scott Columbus.
I think Columbus 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Columbus made sure he mentioned UnderGround Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RH48
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Van Rooy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rooy doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Van Rooy 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 looping hook to the body misses from Van Rooy. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Columbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Rooy swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Van Rooy throws a hook but Columbus blocks it.#CL2#
Van Rooy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Van Rooy. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rooy scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Columbus moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rooy lands a shot to the body.
Columbus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy managing to block the knees to the body from Columbus.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rooy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rooy.
Columbus is trying to push Van Rooy away but Van Rooy has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Columbus manages to break the clinch.
Columbus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rooy on the side of the head.
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rooy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Van Rooy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Van Rooy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Van Rooy tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rooy.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
A short uppercut from Van Rooy. #T2#
Columbus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Columbus lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rooy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rooy.
A right hand to the body from Van Rooy.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Van Rooy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rooy working aggressively here.
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Rooy lands a right hand.
Van Rooy takes a shot to the head.
Van Rooy tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rooy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rooy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Van Rooy dominated that round.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Rooy punishes Columbus's body with a nice straight punch.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Van Rooy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
Van Rooy blocks the body kick.
Columbus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rooy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Columbus.
Van Rooy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Columbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Columbus with a nice cross.
Van Rooy ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Van Rooy checks it.
Van Rooy blocks a head kick by Columbus.
Van Rooy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Rooy catches Columbus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Van Rooy has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Van Rooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rooy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy working aggressively here.
Van Rooy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Van Rooy has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Columbus tries to break the clinch but Van Rooy is controlling the position.
Albert Van Rooy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rooy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
Van Rooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Van Rooy tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rooy throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Columbus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rooy pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Columbus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Columbus.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Van Rooy is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Van Rooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy - that landed with a thud.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Van Rooy 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#
Van Rooy throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Van Rooy counters by moving into the clinch.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
A short right from Van Rooy.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rooy.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rooy misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Rooy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Still in the clinch, Van Rooy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Van Rooy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Van Rooy has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rooy keeps control of Columbus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Van Rooy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
A short left from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a right hand.
Van Rooy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus tries to break the clinch but Van Rooy is controlling the position.
Van Rooy lands with a short shot to the head.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rooy lands with a right to the head.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rooy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Van Rooy lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Albert Van Rooy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Van Rooy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rooy pushes Columbus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus working hard to break the clinch.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus missing with knees to the body.
Columbus working hard to break the clinch.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rooy controls his hands.
Van Rooy blocks a body shot from Columbus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Van Rooy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Rooy 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Van Rooy!

Event: RH36
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
La Croix throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
La Croix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from La Croix.#CL2#
La Croix moves into the clinch successfully.
La Croix working aggressively here.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from La Croix.
La Croix prevents Columbus from breaking the clinch.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as La Croix controls the action.
La Croix lands a left hand. #BC2#
La Croix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Croix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Columbus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Columbus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Columbus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Croix lands a nice knee to the body.
Columbus is breathing heavily.#T1#
La Croix misses with a body punch.
La Croix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
La Croix struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
La Croix cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but La Croix has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
La Croix lands with a right to the head.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
La Croix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
La Croix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Croix.
La Croix has Columbus pushed against the ropes.
La Croix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
La Croix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Croix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from La Croix.
Nice body punch from La Croix.
A nice left hand lands by La Croix.
La Croix cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
La Croix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, La Croix scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by La Croix. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
A short right from La Croix.
La Croix lands with a left to the head.
A short right from La Croix on the inside.
A short right from La Croix on the inside.
La Croix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
La Croix lands a body punch.
La Croix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Croix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus'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#
Columbus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from La Croix. That one must have hurt.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and La Croix counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Columbus onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Columbus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Columbus tries to get into range but La Croix steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Columbus! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! La Croix scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RH28
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Columbus counters by clinching up.
Columbus lands an elbow just above McGuire 's eye.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A shot in the inside from Columbus.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Columbus has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Columbus.
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!
Columbus tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Columbus.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Columbus dodges an elbow strike from McGuire.
A short body shot lands from Columbus as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus. #T1#
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Columbus has him pressed against the ropes.
McGuire lands a damaging elbow.
McGuire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Columbus lands a knee to the body.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire looking to throw knees to the head but Columbus is blocking nicely.
Columbus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Columbus.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Columbus.
A right hook to the body lands for Columbus.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus pushes McGuire back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire looks winded!#T2#
Columbus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Columbus is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Columbus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Columbus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Columbus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Columbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Columbus.
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Columbus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Columbus lands a nice knee to the body.
Columbus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Columbus tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Columbus.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus pushes McGuire back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Columbus as the two fighters clinch.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Columbus lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Vincent McGuire has been cut.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott Columbus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Columbus pushes McGuire back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?
McGuire prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Columbus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus cracks McGuire with a big uppercut, right up the middle and McGuire goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! McGuire wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Vincent McGuire stepped up to the mic, saying 'God is good.'.

Event: RH18
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Columbus wants to slow Durand down by chopping away at his legs.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Columbus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand jabs Columbus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus clobbers Durand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Columbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Columbus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Columbus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good leg kick by Columbus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbus punishes Durand's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Columbus jabs Durand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus wants to counter with a clinch but Durand pushes him away.
Columbus throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Columbus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand.
Columbus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Columbus shrugs off.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand.
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!
Columbus tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Columbus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durand counters with a three punch combo that has Columbus backing up. Columbus nods at Durand to acknowledge the strikes.
Durand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Columbus is out of range.
Durand throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Durand misses with a leg kick.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Columbus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Columbus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Columbus instigates a clinch.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Columbus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Columbus.
Durand fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Columbus checks it well.
Durand sets himself, and Columbus steps forward looking for the clinch! Durand avoids it this time.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand lands a body shot.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus tries to clinch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus misses with a leg kick.
Columbus 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.
Columbus tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Columbus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Columbus's head. #T1#
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus tries to clinch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Columbus.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.
Columbus misses with a leg kick
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Columbus blocks a leg kick.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Durand misses.
Durand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Columbus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Columbus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Durand's defenses.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Columbus misses with a hook.
Durand seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Durand forces Columbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus takes an elbow to the temple.
Columbus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durand, as that shot connected.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus tries a quick counter leg kick but Durand is wise to it.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus tries to close the distance and clinch but Durand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbus momentarily. #CL2#
Durand tries to keep at a distance but Columbus has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Columbus avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Columbus.
Durand blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Columbus in his tracks for a moment.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT#
That has opened up Scott Columbus's cut even more.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Columbus checks a leg kick.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus is looking to land body kicks.
Columbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand cracks the inside of Columbus's front leg.
A low kick from Columbus misses
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Columbus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Columbus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durand.
Durand works Columbus's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RH10
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heidegger. #CL2#
Columbus clinches up with Heidegger and pushes him back against the ropes.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heidegger avoids it.
Heidegger blocks an uppercut.
Heidegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heidegger tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heidegger cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
Heidegger throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Heidegger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heidegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Heidegger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Heidegger.
Heidegger pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heidegger gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heidegger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heidegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Heidegger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Columbus is defending well for now.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Heidegger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heidegger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heidegger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Heidegger digs a right hand underneath Columbus's ribcage. Columbus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Columbus looks winded!
Heidegger lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Heidegger.
Heidegger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heidegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heidegger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Heidegger controls his hands.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
Heidegger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heidegger is working Columbus over against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Heidegger. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heidegger.
A short uppercut from Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Heidegger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heidegger is working Columbus over against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heidegger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heidegger.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Heidegger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Heidegger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Heidegger throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Heidegger tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Heidegger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Columbus takes a step back to recover.
Columbus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Columbus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Columbus 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.
Heidegger scores with a punch to the head.
Heidegger scores with the left hand. Columbus knows he should have avoided that one.
Columbus walks into a jab.
Puck Heidegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heidegger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heidegger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbus momentarily.
Heidegger ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Heidegger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Heidegger saw that one coming.
Columbus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heidegger.
Columbus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Columbus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heidegger throws a leg kick that misses.
Columbus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
Puck Heidegger is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heidegger.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Columbus - that will leave a mark!
Heidegger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Columbus swings for the body but Heidegger moves out of range.
Columbus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heidegger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Columbus's calf.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger sets himself, and Columbus steps forward looking for the clinch! Heidegger avoids it this time.
Heidegger misses with a body kick.
Columbus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heidegger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Heidegger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Columbus if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heidegger connects with a solid leg kick.
Heidegger lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
The crowd cheers as Heidegger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Columbus doesn't seem phased though.
Columbus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heidegger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heidegger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a slapping body shot.
Heidegger misses the shot to the body.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus misses with a head kick.
Heidegger throws a one two combo.
Heidegger ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Heidegger connects with a crisp jab.
Heidegger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heidegger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heidegger misses with a straight left.
Columbus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Heidegger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Columbus on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger connects with a looping right hand.
Heidegger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Heidegger darts in and clinches Columbus up against the ropes.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Heidegger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Columbus forces Heidegger back against the ropes and clinches.
Puck Heidegger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Columbus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heidegger.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Heidegger.
Columbus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heidegger. #BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heidegger moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
A shot to the liver by Heidegger. Beautiful body shot.
Columbus checks a low kick from Heidegger.
Columbus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus takes one on the button.
Heidegger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heidegger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heidegger.
Heidegger scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Heidegger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heidegger scores with a sloppy right hand. Columbus should have avoided that one.
Columbus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heidegger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Heidegger throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heidegger.
Heidegger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heidegger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heidegger swinging wildly here.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heidegger.
Heidegger scores with a hook.
Columbus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Heidegger.
Heidegger throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Heidegger coming out on top.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heidegger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts. #T2#
Heidegger scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Columbus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heidegger's elbow.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Heidegger.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heidegger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heidegger blocks an uppercut.
Heidegger lands a left hand.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Puck Heidegger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heidegger blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puck Heidegger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heidegger 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 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puck Heidegger!

Event: RH4
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miles Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus punishes Miles Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Miles Iii has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Columbus.
Miles Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Columbus moves into the clinch.
Columbus lands a hook that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
A shot in the inside from Miles Iii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus looking to throw knees to the head but Miles Iii is blocking nicely.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus has Miles Iii pressed against the ropes, preventing Miles Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Columbus is working Miles Iii over against the ropes.
Miles Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miles Iii landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Columbus lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus works on Miles Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Miles Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miles Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body. #T1#
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Columbus blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Columbus obliges.
Nice body punch from Columbus - that landed with a thud.
Miles Iii looks winded!
Miles Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Columbus with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Boobie Miles Iii has been cut.
Columbus lands a right hand.
Miles Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miles Iii working aggressively here.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
Columbus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Miles Iii lands an elbow inside that Columbus shrugs off.
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!
Columbus managing to block the knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Columbus.
Our sources have told us that Columbus has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Columbus.
A short right from Columbus. #T2#
Columbus pushes Miles Iii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Columbus.
Columbus with a knee to the head.
Columbus scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Miles Iii is rocked!
Columbus lands a body shot.
Columbus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Columbus obliges.
Columbus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
Columbus lands an overhand right.
Miles Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus stuns Miles Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miles Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miles Iii has time to react.
Columbus throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbus keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Columbus cracks Miles Iii with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boobie Miles Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Miles Iii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Columbus digs a good hook to Miles Iii's body.
Miles Iii misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Columbus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Columbus lands a left hand.
Miles Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Columbus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Columbus gets through Miles Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Columbus.
Knees to the body from Columbus.
Columbus lands a shot to the body.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Columbus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Columbus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Columbus obliges.
Columbus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miles Iii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Columbus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Miles Iii is breathing heavily.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
Columbus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
A short right from Columbus.
Columbus lands a knee to the body.
Columbus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Columbus.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles Iii can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Columbus.
Columbus lands a nice knee to the body.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Columbus on the inside.
Columbus lands a knee to the body.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Columbus.
Columbus pushes Miles Iii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Columbus lands a body punch.
Columbus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Columbus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Columbus landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Columbus scores a nice knee to the body.
Columbus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Knees to the body from Columbus.
Columbus scores a nice knee to the body.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Columbus obliges.
Columbus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miles Iii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus works on Miles Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Columbus is working Miles Iii over against the ropes.
Columbus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Columbus is working Miles Iii over against the ropes.
Columbus scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Columbus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Columbus lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Columbus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boobie Miles Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miles Iii.#CL#
Columbus darts in and clinches Miles Iii up against the ropes.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Columbus is controlling him.
Columbus tries to land knees in the clinch but Miles Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Columbus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Columbus working Miles Iii over with knees to the body.
Columbus lands a good knee to the midsection. Miles Iii won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Columbus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Columbus landing knees to the body.
Columbus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miles Iii avoiding damage as Columbus throws knees to the body. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus checks a low kick from Miles Iii.
Columbus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miles Iii manages to circle out of the way.
Miles Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Columbus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Columbus pushes Miles Iii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Columbus lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Columbus digs a right hand into Miles Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miles Iii's gas tank.
Columbus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miles Iii is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Columbus as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Columbus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Columbus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scott Columbus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Columbus is leaning against Miles Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Columbus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miles Iii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Columbus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus lands a left hand.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
Columbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Columbus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Columbus.
Columbus lands a shot to the body.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Columbus.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Columbus obliges.
A right hand to the body from Columbus. #T2#
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Columbus obliges.
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body.
Columbus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miles Iii or not.
A shot in the inside from Columbus.
Columbus is leaning against Miles Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus works on Miles Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Columbus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Columbus. #KD#
Columbus creates a bit of space and cracks Miles Iii with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Miles Iii is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Columbus.
Columbus lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Columbus scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Miles Iii beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Columbus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Columbus 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: RH1
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Columbus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lynn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Columbus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynn moves away.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lynn misses with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Columbus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lynn. Lynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynn misses with a double jab.
Lynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Lynn lands a slapping body shot.
Columbus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus lands the left hand.
Lynn moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Lynn down.
Lynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Columbus wants to clinch up but Lynn keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Lynn is predictable there #CL#
and Columbus counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Lynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Lynn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Columbus throws a front kick that sends Lynn stumbling back into the ropes.
Lynn throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lynn slips a jab from Columbus.
Lynn blocks a jab.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range.
Lynn misses with a low kick.
Columbus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lynn will feel that in the morning.
Columbus connects with the punch.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Columbus misses
and Lynn counters with a straight right hand.
Lynn blocks a jab.
It seemed like Lynn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynn lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Lynn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Columbus's knee momentarily.
Lynn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Columbus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lynn scrambles back to his feet.
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Lynn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Columbus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Columbus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lynn moves away from the strike by Columbus.
Lynn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lynn throws a jab but it's blocked by Columbus.
Lynn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn looks to land a combination but Columbus avoids it well.
Columbus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynn.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus 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#
Lynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynn throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Lynn scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range.
Columbus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lynn scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Lynn.
Columbus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Columbus avoids the body shot from Lynn.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Lynn checks the leg kick.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynn throws a low kick but Columbus moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Lynn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Lynn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lynn throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lynn lands a nice hook to Columbus's body. Columbus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus throws a hook but Lynn avoids it easily.#T1#
Lynn misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Lynn is out of range.
Lynn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Lynn and move into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Columbus.
Wilmer Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn misses with a hook.
Lynn 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.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Lynn moved out of range nicely.
Columbus misses with a low kick.#CL#
Columbus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Lynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynn tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn lands an uppercut.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lynn backwards.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynn can do to turn this around?
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynn tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lynn misses with the head strike.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lynn fails to land.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Lynn.
Lynn misses with the head strike.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Scott Columbus 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynn throws a jab when Columbus was well out of range.
Lynn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Columbus.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Lynn.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Columbus.
Lynn ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
A swing and a miss from Lynn.
A counter left hand to the body from Columbus misses its target.
Columbus checks a leg kick nicely.
Lynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynn scores with a nice head shot.
Lynn scores with a three punch combo!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Columbus connects with a crisp jab.
Columbus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Lynn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lynn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus lands a right hook to the body.
Lynn lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
Columbus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus throws a jab when Lynn was well out of range.
Lynn throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Columbus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilmer Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand.
Columbus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Columbus defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Lynn's shoulder, as Lynn tries to avoid the shot.
Lynn throws a jab but it's blocked by Columbus.
A jab from Lynn misses.
Lynn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lynn cracks Columbus with a good jab.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynn.#T2#
Lynn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lynn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lynn avoids a kick to the body.
Lynn lands a really nice looking cross but Columbus seems unphased.
Lynn ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Lynn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Columbus defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand.
Columbus works Lynn's body with a nice hook.
Lynn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Columbus forces Lynn back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Columbus.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.

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 Scott Columbus.
Well Columbus 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilmer Lynn!

Event: OC! KT 11
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
A left lands for Columbus.
That kick from Columbus tenderised Jaak's leg. Jaak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Columbus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaak momentarily.
Jaak sizes up Columbus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Columbus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaak. Jaak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaak moves away.
Jaak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaak misses with a low kick.
Columbus misses with an uppercut
and Jaak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Jaak's shoulder, as Jaak tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Jaak is looking to chop away at Columbus's legs.
Jaak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Columbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Jaak scores with a nice body kick.
Jaak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Jaak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Columbus to score with a decent uppercut.
Jaak swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range. #T1#
Jaak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus tried to score with a low kick but Jaak checks it.
Jaak throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaak.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
Jaak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Columbus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raivo Jaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaak connects with a leg kick. Columbus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jaak misses with a jab to the body
and Columbus counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Jaak goes down! Will Jaak beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
An out of breath and clearly excited Scott Columbus thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OC! KT 9
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Columbus throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus. #BC2#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
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!
Columbus throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Columbus misses. #T1##CL#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Columbus.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Columbus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
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!
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #T2#
Columbus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero is leaning against Columbus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero presses Columbus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero throws an elbow that misses.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
Columbus looks winded!
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romero lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Romero forces Columbus back against the cage and clinches.
Columbus is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Columbus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Columbus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero looking to throw knees to the head but Columbus is blocking nicely.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Romero landing knees to the head.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Romero pushes Columbus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Romero.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?#T2#
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Columbus tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Columbus is defending well for now.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero is working Columbus over against the cage.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Romero.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Romero lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero lands a jab to Columbus's midsection.
Columbus throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero jabs Columbus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Romero. Columbus shrugs it off though.
Romero lands with a kick to the temple. Columbus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Romero drives through and clinches with Columbus against the cage.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Romero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero pushes Columbus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Romero is working Columbus over against the cage.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero. #T2#
Romero lands a body punch.
Columbus blocks the elbow strike.
Romero is working Columbus over against the cage.
Romero cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
Romero displaying some good clinch control by pressing Columbus up against the cage.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Romero.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Romero cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Round Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: OC! KT 6
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Columbus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaak. That one must have hurt.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaak. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Columbus. Jaak shrugs it off though.
Columbus lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Jaak tenderised Columbus's leg. Columbus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Columbus wants to land a leg kick but Jaak is out of range.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaak wants to clinch up but Columbus keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Columbus misses.
Jaak checks a low kick from Columbus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Columbus.
Jaak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Jaak moves away and avoids it.
Columbus tries to bum rush Jaak with a series of wild strikes but Jaak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Jaak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaak connects with a looping right hand.
Tarvo Jaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jaak clinches up with Columbus and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Jaak has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaak throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaak obliges.
Columbus looks winded!
Jaak lands an uppercut.
Jaak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
A short right from Columbus.
Jaak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaak misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Jaak manages to break the clinch.
Jaak missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaak ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Jaak tries to clinch there but Columbus circles away.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
A bone on bone clash there as Columbus blocks the leg kick.
Columbus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaak.
Jaak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Jaak.
Jaak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaak motions for Columbus to come forward. Jaak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus moves forwards but Jaak connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaak walks into a jab.
Jaak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Columbus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Jaak counters by moving into the clinch.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaak backwards.
Columbus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaak.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Jaak controls the action.
Columbus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jaak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaak throws a head punch that misses.
Jaak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Columbus's face. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Jaak tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Columbus scores with a shot to the side of Jaak's head.
Jaak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
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 Tarvo Jaak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD2#
Jaak ducks into a a hook from Columbus and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Jaak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Columbus takes a step back to recover.
Jaak scores with a jab to the head.
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Jaak has managed to clinch.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus avoiding damage as Jaak throws knees to the body.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Jaak.
Jaak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaak can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Columbus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jaak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Columbus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Columbus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaak.
Jaak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Jaak fails to land.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaak's elbow.
Columbus working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Jaak.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Jaak blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaak throws a leg kick
and Jaak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaak.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Columbus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Columbus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Jaak catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Jaak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Columbus's head backwards.
Scott Columbus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus tried to score with a low kick but Jaak checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Jaak moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nice shot by Jaak.
Jaak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Jaak scores with a four punch combination!
Columbus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Columbus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus 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 slow jab from Jaak misses its intended target.
Columbus with a jab.
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Jaak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaak misses with a straight right.
Jaak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus closes the distance and catches Jaak with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Jaak is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Jaak is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Jaak is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Columbus takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OC! KT 3
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Columbus pushes him away.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Columbus stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Columbus takes one on the button.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Columbus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus lands with a right hand.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
Columbus lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Columbus cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Columbus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams wants to clinch up but Columbus keeps it at a distance.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus works the jab nicely.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Columbus.
Williams looks winded!
Columbus thumps Williams with a low kick.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.#KD#
Columbus cracks Williams with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Williams is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Williams is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT#
It looks like Roberto Williams has been cut.
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!#KD#
Williams walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Columbus rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Williams has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Columbus counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee. #T2#
Columbus cracks Williams with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OC! KT 2
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Columbus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Frost cracks Columbus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Frost cracks the inside of Columbus's front leg.
Frost 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.
Columbus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Columbus counters with a body kick that stops Frost in his tracks momentarily.
Columbus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Frost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frost throws a low kick but Columbus avoids it.#T1#
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Frost clinches up against the cage.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I was talking to Columbus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost blocking some punches.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Frost tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost lands a nice elbow.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
A short right from Columbus.
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!
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head. #T2#
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Columbus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost. #BC#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Columbus checks a leg kick.
Frost catches Columbus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Columbus blocks a low kick nicely.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Columbus up against the cage.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Columbus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Frost is working Columbus over against the cage.
Frost cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Frost throws an elbow but misses.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Columbus is trying to break free.#T4#
Columbus blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
Columbus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Columbus in his tracks for a moment.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
A knee to the head by Frost.
Frost lands a damaging elbow.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost pushes Columbus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frost scores with a knee to the head.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Columbus pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frost.
Frost wants to clinch but Columbus slips to the side
and Columbus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Columbus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Columbus tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Columbus at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Columbus doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Frost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost is looking to clinch but Columbus is avoiding it. #T1#
Frost checks a low kick from Columbus.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Donk. Columbus catches Frost right on the button with a cross.
Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Columbus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Columbus blocks a jab.
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Columbus seems unphased.
Columbus throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Frost counters by clinching up.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost. #BC#
Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Columbus misses.
Columbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost thinks about the counter body kick.
Columbus tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.#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!
Frost dips to his left and cracks Columbus with an uppercut!
Frost tries to clinch there but Columbus circles away.
Frost moves out of range of the leg kick from Columbus.
Frost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Columbus down.
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frost lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Columbus. Columbus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Columbus takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Columbus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Deacon Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Columbus.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Columbus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Columbus takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Frost tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Columbus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Columbus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
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!
Columbus wants to clinch.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost walks forward, straight into a front kick from Columbus.
A jab from Frost finds it's way through Columbus's defenses.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus connects with a jab.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Deacon Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Frost connects with a leg kick. Columbus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Frost throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Frost forces Columbus back against the cage and clinches.
Columbus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frost has Columbus pressed against the cage, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Frost.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Columbus in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Deacon Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Columbus throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Frost tenderised Columbus's leg. Columbus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Columbus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Columbus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Columbus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Columbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost slips under a jab from Columbus.
Columbus sets himself, and Frost steps forward looking for the clinch! Columbus avoids it this time.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Columbus can pounce on him.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost blocks a jab.
Frost throws a big counter head kick but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Columbus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Columbus is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Frost clinches.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Columbus breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Columbus throws a lazy body kick
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Columbus thinking.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deacon Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Columbus misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Frost - just one landing.
Columbus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frost scores with a decent looking hook.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Columbus.
Frost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frost scores with the left hand. Columbus knows he should have avoided that one.
Frost slips a jab from Columbus.
Nice cross by Frost.
Frost slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Frost lands.
Frost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Columbus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Columbus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Frost finds it's target.
Columbus is looking to land body kicks.
Frost connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: K-1 38 Doss vs Ramasotti
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Columbus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ukkeli on the side of the head.
Ukkeli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Columbus misses with a looping left.
Ukkeli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkeli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Ukkeli is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Ukkeli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ukkeli.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Columbus doesn't seem bothered though.
Ukkeli throws a right hand that misses
and Columbus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Columbus misses.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ukkeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ukkeli lands with a straight right. Columbus didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Columbus 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 Ukkeli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ukkeli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ukkeli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Columbus scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ukkeli misses its target.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus tries to clinch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Ukkeli is looking to slow Columbus down with leg kicks. #T2#
Columbus throws a right hand that Ukkeli ducks under and follows up with a left that Ukkeli also avoids with ease.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Columbus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ukkeli slips a jab from Columbus.
Ukkeli connects with a body shot.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Columbus checks it well.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Ukkeli finds it's way through Columbus's defenses.
Columbus scores with a nice right hand.
Ukkeli lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ukkeli. Ukkeli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Maximus Ukkeli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Ukkeli saw that one coming.
Ukkeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Ukkeli moved out of range nicely.
Ukkeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ukkeli.
Columbus throws a hook but Ukkeli avoids it easily.
Columbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Ukkeli saw that one coming.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Nice shot lands for Columbus.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ukkeli throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Columbus. #T1#
Ukkeli cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ukkeli staying out of range there.
Ukkeli misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ukkeli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Columbus slips a straight right by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Ukkeli tries to keep at a distance but Columbus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Columbus needs to keep his hands up - Ukkeli had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ukkeli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Columbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus Ukkeli is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Columbus scoring well with a low kick there.
Ukkeli staying out of range there.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
Columbus 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.
Columbus misses with a wild combination.
Columbus throws a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Ukkeli avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Columbus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ukkeli lands a head kick. Columbus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ukkeli walks into a straight right hand from Columbus.
Columbus throws a series of punches but Ukkeli avoids them all with ease.
Columbus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ukkeli lands with a hook. Columbus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Columbus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Columbus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ukkeli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ukkeli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Columbus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Columbus's head.
Columbus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ukkeli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus jabs Ukkeli to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ukkeli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Columbus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ukkeli works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Ukkeli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Ukkeli saw that one coming.
Columbus throws a low kick, looking for Ukkeli's leg but Ukkeli calmly moves out of range.
Ukkeli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus throws out a counter right but Ukkeli avoids it with no problem.
Columbus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ukkeli slips a jab from Columbus.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Columbus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ukkeli blocks it well.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Ukkeli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ukkeli. Beautiful body shot.
Columbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Columbus tries to land a leg kick but Ukkeli saw it coming and moves away.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus wants to land a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
Donk. Columbus catches Ukkeli right on the button with a cross.
Ukkeli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ukkeli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ukkeli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
A nice side step and Columbus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Columbus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Columbus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Ukkeli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ukkeli 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: K-1 33 Suri vs Boskins
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1##KD#
Ripgut looks low and kicks high, catching Columbus right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Ripgut ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Ripgut connects with a nice cross there... Columbus is looking wobbly and Ripgut recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Columbus to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ripgut jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Ripgut!
Shane Ripgut bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: K-1 27 Doss vs Brown
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Traylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Traylor saw that one coming.
Columbus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Traylor 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.
Columbus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Traylor connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Columbus tests Traylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Columbus throws a chopping leg kick but Traylor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Traylor finds it's way through Columbus's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Traylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Traylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traylor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Traylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Columbus's head backwards.
Columbus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Columbus drops his hands momentarily and Traylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Traylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traylor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Traylor.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Traylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traylor scores with a nice strike.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Traylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traylor throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus wants to counter the offense by Traylor and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Traylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Columbus misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Traylor misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Traylor.
Traylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Traylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Traylor motions for Columbus to come forward. Traylor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Columbus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traylor is out of range and Columbus settles back down.
Traylor scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Traylor lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Traylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Traylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Traylor digs a right hand underneath Columbus's ribcage. Columbus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Traylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Columbus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Traylor throws a shot to the body.
Columbus misses with a few strikes there.
Columbus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Columbus sizes up Traylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Traylor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Traylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Traylor lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Columbus rushes Traylor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Traylor tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Traylor has double underhooks.
Traylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Traylor is controlling him.
Traylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Traylor blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Columbus.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Traylor has double underhooks.
Traylor works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Slade Traylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the ropes.
Columbus lands a hook that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor lands with a right to the head.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the ropes.
Traylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Columbus throws the left hand but Traylor avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Traylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Columbus.
Columbus lands a lovely overhand right.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Traylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade Traylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Traylor pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Traylor has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Traylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Columbus blocking some punches.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Columbus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Traylor has the dominant position.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Traylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
Traylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Columbus's efforts to push away.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Traylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: K-1 21 Traylor vs Suri
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Heidegger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus misses with a head kick.
Heidegger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Columbus misses.
Heidegger looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
Heidegger loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus scores with a sloppy right hand. Heidegger should have avoided that one.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Columbus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Columbus cracks Heidegger with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Heidegger lands.#CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Heidegger connects with a single shot there.
Heidegger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heidegger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heidegger swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Columbus slips under a jab from Heidegger.
Heidegger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heidegger.
Good shot there by Columbus.
Heidegger ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
Heidegger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus wants to slow Heidegger down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
Heidegger lands a nice shot to the body.
Heidegger needs to keep his hands up - Columbus had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Heidegger has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Heidegger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Heidegger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus. #T2#
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Heidegger presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heidegger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heidegger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heidegger tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Heidegger throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heidegger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land.
Heidegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heidegger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus tries to work over Heidegger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heidegger.
Columbus looks winded!
Heidegger lands a body shot.
Heidegger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heidegger lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Heidegger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heidegger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heidegger pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heidegger lands a shoulder strike.
Heidegger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Columbus 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.
Heidegger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Heidegger clinches.
Heidegger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heidegger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Columbus can turn it around.
Knees to the body from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heidegger lands a right hand.
Heidegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heidegger gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Heidegger.
Heidegger lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heidegger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heidegger lands a body shot.
Heidegger presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heidegger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Heidegger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heidegger lands a shoulder strike.
Heidegger lands a shot to the body.
Heidegger lands an uppercut.
Heidegger lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heidegger.
Heidegger scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Columbus is rocked!#T1#
Heidegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Columbus is still on wobbly legs! Can Heidegger finish him?
Heidegger cracks Columbus with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Columbus goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Columbus wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Puck Heidegger!

Event: K-1 17 Suri vs Spong
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ripgut's sensitive parts.
Ripgut misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Ripgut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ripgut misses with a looping right.
Columbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Columbus misses the body punch
and Ripgut counters with a three punch combo that has Columbus backing up. Columbus nods at Ripgut to acknowledge the strikes.
Ripgut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Ripgut checks it.
Donk. Columbus catches Ripgut right on the button with a cross.
Columbus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Columbus scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Ripgut.
Ripgut blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Ripgut blocks a body shot from Columbus. #BC2#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripgut darts in trying to clinch
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ripgut misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Ripgut forces Columbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Ripgut working hard to break the clinch.
Ripgut tries to break the clinch but Columbus is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Ripgut looks low and kicks high, catching Columbus right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ripgut! But no joy.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ripgut.
Ripgut 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.
Ripgut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Ripgut.
Columbus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ripgut on the side of the head.
Ripgut misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ripgut as he connects with a hook.#T2##KD2#
Ripgut cracks Columbus with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Columbus is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Columbus is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripgut throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Columbus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ripgut.
Columbus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Columbus tries to clinch up but Ripgut circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Columbus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Columbus.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripgut tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Ripgut.
Columbus lands with an uppercut that bounces Ripgut off the ropes and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ripgut. That snapped Columbus's head back.
Shane Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#CL#
Columbus instigates a clinch.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
Columbus tries a body shot but Ripgut blocks it.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Ripgut will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ripgut misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ripgut lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Columbus backs up against the ropes.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Columbus.
Columbus connects with an inside leg kick.
Shane Ripgut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus lands a lovely overhand right.
Ripgut lands a front kick.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Columbus misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus lands a nice hook to Ripgut's body. Ripgut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ripgut throws a series of punches but Columbus avoids them all with ease.
Ripgut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Ripgut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Ripgut. #T1#
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripgut misses with the body kick
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus lands a head shot.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Columbus, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Ripgut rushes Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Ripgut avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Columbus is controlling him.
Ripgut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Ripgut has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ripgut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripgut.
Ripgut is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.#T2##BC2#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shane Ripgut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripgut needs to keep his hands up - Columbus had a free shot at his head there.
Ripgut misses with a shot to the body
and Columbus counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus delivers a nice body kick.
Ripgut is breathing heavily.
Ripgut 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.
Columbus connects with the punch.
Columbus lands a right and a left and another right! Ripgut goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Shane Ripgut was interviewed post fight and said 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.

Event: K-1 12 La Croix vs Columbus
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as La Croix is landing a low percentage of strikes.
La Croix scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Columbus misses.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Croix.
La Croix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
La Croix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Columbus tries to land a leg kick but La Croix saw it coming and moves away.
La Croix looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - La Croix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Columbus misses with a looping left.
La Croix missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Columbus swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling La Croix to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Croix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Columbus connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Croix misses with a kick to the body.
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Croix counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
La Croix tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
La Croix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Columbus tries to counter by closing the distance.
La Croix throws a jab but it's blocked by Columbus. #CL#
La Croix moves into the clinch successfully.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Croixs head.
La Croix keeps control of Columbus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
La Croix misses with a body punch.
La Croix tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
La Croix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus blocks a body shot from La Croix.
A short left from La Croix.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
La Croix lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from La Croix.
Knees to the body from La Croix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Croix blocks an uppercut.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
La Croix lands a shoulder strike.
La Croix gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
La Croix lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Croix tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing La Croix back against the ropes.
La Croix misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Croix scores with a shoulder strike.
La Croix tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing La Croix back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from La Croix.
Columbus looks winded!
La Croix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Croix.
La Croix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
Still in the clinch, La Croix scores with a nice short uppercut.
La Croix lands an elbow that stopped Columbus in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by La Croix.
La Croix gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Croix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
La Croix lands a body punch in the clinch.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus'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##KD#
La Croix lands a head kick that bluckles Columbus and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with La Croix no doubt looking to push for a finish!
La Croix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Croix avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
La Croix is looking to land body kicks.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Croix.
La Croix tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Croix keeps Columbus at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Croix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Croix.
La Croix misses with a looping right.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from La Croix.
Columbus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
La Croix misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Croix, right into the meat.
La Croix throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus flicks out a counter leg kick but La Croix steps away.#T1#
La Croix misses with a straight left.
La Croix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but La Croix is out of range.
La Croix misses the shot to the body.
La Croix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Columbus has time to react.
Columbus defending well as La Croix loads up on a big left hand.
Columbus throws a leg kick but La Croix checks it.
A swing and a miss from La Croix.
La Croix throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
A jab from Columbus misses.
La Croix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Croix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Columbus dodges the punch combination from La Croix. #T2#
Good leg kick by La Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
La Croix throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Columbus blocks the low kick.
Columbus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Croix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix 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.
La Croix throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Croix scoring well with a low kick there.
La Croix connects with the punch.
La Croix moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
La Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Croix. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Croix misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
La Croix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbus momentarily.
La Croix misses the shot to the body.
La Croix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Columbus at a distance.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Croix half committed to a counter leg kick.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Croix.
La Croix moves in looking to clinch but Columbus pushes him off.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. La Croix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Croix lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Croix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus flicks out a counter leg kick but La Croix steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Croix.
La Croix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Columbus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
La Croix misses with a few strikes there.
Columbus misses with a leg kick.
Columbus misses with a hook. La Croix ducked under it nicely.
La Croix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Columbus looks for the body kick but La Croix saw that one coming. #CL#
La Croix closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
La Croix checks a low kick from Columbus.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Croix lands with a right hand.
La Croix cracks Columbus with a good jab.
Crunch! La Croix slams his shin into Columbus's torso.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Croix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by La Croix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La Croix.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Columbus takes one on the button.
Nero La Croix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Columbus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
La Croix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Croix lands a jab to the head.
La Croix lands a nice shot that snaps Columbus's head back.
La Croix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
La Croix connects with the punch.
Columbus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La Croix can pounce on him.
La Croix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Croix gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Columbus counters with a good low kick that La Croix was not able to check.
Nero La Croix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix scores with a push kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix 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: K-1 Round 7 Cheese vs La Croix
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus misses with a hook to the body
and Peterson counters with a nice leg kick.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Peterson looks to throw a body kick
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus walks into a straight right hand from Peterson.
Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
Peterson throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Peterson dips down 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!
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Columbus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peterson is out of range and Columbus settles back down.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it.
Peterson throws a front kick that sends Columbus stumbling back into the ropes.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peterson.
Columbus throws a quick counter head kick but Peterson was just out of range.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
Columbus lands a nice hook to Peterson's body. Peterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it.
Peterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.#T2#
Peterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Columbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peterson counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Columbus.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Peterson tries to score with a low kick but Columbus moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peterson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Columbus rather than just go for the knockout.
Peterson connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Columbus misses with a looping left.
Columbus sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Peterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
George Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Columbus avoids it well.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. Columbus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Columbus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Columbus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Columbus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Peterson.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Columbus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Columbus cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
Columbus misses with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Columbus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peterson throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Columbus's body.#T2#
Columbus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peterson's calf.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Columbus throws an off balance right hand
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterson jabs Columbus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Columbus thumps Peterson with a low kick.
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 Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
Peterson moves out of range as Columbus throws a body kick.
Peterson lands with a kick to the temple. Columbus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Columbus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson throws a leg kick
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbus is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Columbus throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus throws a solid leg kick but Peterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Columbus.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Columbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus scoring well with a low kick there.
Peterson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Columbus misses.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Columbus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Columbus is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Peterson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Peterson lands a body shot.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Peterson.
Columbus misses with a leg kick.
Columbus scores with a leg kick.
Columbus misses with a few strikes there.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Columbus.
Peterson slips a jab and a cross from Columbus.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Peterson 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 Scott Columbus.
I think Columbus 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DARE KT WINTER FINAL
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perera manages to avoid it.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Columbus thinking.
Perera throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.
Columbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perera misses with a body shot.
Perera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Columbus on the side of the head.
Perera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Columbus lands an overhand right.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
letting Perera counter with a right hand.
Perera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Columbus cracks Perera with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Perera.
Columbus blocks a jab.
Columbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perera.
Perera looks to throw a body kick
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Columbus if he has to take too many more of those.
Perera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Columbus counters with a two punch combo.
Perera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Columbus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Perera is out of range.
Columbus moves out of range as Perera strikes.
Perera 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.
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#
Perera has Columbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Columbus, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Perera ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Perera connects with an inside leg kick.
Perera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Perera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Perera.
Perera throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Perera's defenses.
Perera lands with a nice body kick.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Perera's shoulder, as Perera tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perera moves in looking to clinch but Columbus pushes him off.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Perera sees coming a mile off.
Columbus ducks right into an uppercut from Perera.
Columbus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perera avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Columbus throws a body punch but Perera moves out of range.
Perera throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Perera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus keeps the fight on the outside.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perera was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
A combination from Perera does no damage.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Columbus is looking to slow Perera down with leg kicks.
Perera moves to clinch but Columbus breaks away
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Perera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Perera tenderised Columbus's leg. Columbus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perera was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Perera thinks about the counter body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus scores with a leg kick.
Perera delivers a nice body kick.
Columbus walks into a left hand.
Perera checks a low kick from Columbus.
Columbus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perera moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perera loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Perera.
Columbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Perera forces Columbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Perera has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kusal Perera 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#
Columbus lands with a nice body kick.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Columbus's head.
Perera lands with an overhand left.
Perera swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Perera sizes up Columbus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perera looks to clinch
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Perera - just one landing.
Perera tries to close the distance and clinch but Columbus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Perera.
Perera connects with an inside leg kick.
Perera takes one on the button.
Perera misses the jab.#T1#
Columbus throws a hook but Perera blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Perera.
Perera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Perera.
Perera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Perera counters with a low kick, right behind Columbus 's knee.
Perera misses with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a nice body shot.
Perera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perera throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Perera is looking to land body kicks.
Columbus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Perera lands with a hook. Columbus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perera slips under a jab from Columbus.
It seemed like Perera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Perera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Columbus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Perera.
Perera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Columbus. Columbus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perera tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it.
Columbus defending well as Perera loads up on a big left hand.
Perera lands a leg kick that knocks Columbus off balance momentarily.
Perera throws a right and a left that Columbus avoids nicely.
Perera takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Perera blocks a head kick by Columbus.
Perera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Columbus wants to slow Perera down by chopping away at his legs.
Perera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.#T3#
Columbus misses with a combination
and Perera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Perera clinches up against the ropes.
Perera lands a left hand.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Perera misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Perera avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perera connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
Columbus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Perera. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Columbus moves forwards but Perera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perera misses with an uppercut
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Perera closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Perera scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Perera blocks an uppercut.
Perera misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Perera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Perera as the two fighters clinch.
Perera lands a shoulder strike.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Perera.
Perera scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perera lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perera.
Perera lands a body punch.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kusal Perera 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.
#R3#
Perera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Columbus on the side of the head.
Perera misses with an uppercut.
Perera scores with a shot to the body.
Perera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perera misses with a body kick.
Perera throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Perera off balance momentarily.
Perera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perera lands with a nice combination. Columbus backs away looking to recover.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Perera checks it.
Columbus throws a body punch but Perera moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Perera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Columbus.
Perera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perera.
Perera tries to clinch but Columbus moves out of range.
Perera tries to clinch
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perera is looking to land body kicks.
Perera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Columbus takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Perera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Perera. #T2#
Perera gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Perera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perera lands with a right to the head.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
Perera can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Perera presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perera lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Perera.
A right hand to the body from Perera.
A head punch on the inside from Perera fails to land.
Columbus tries to break free but Perera pushes him back against the ropes.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Perera.
Perera lands a shoulder strike.
Perera is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Perera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Perera. #ROC2#
Columbus is rocked!
Perera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Oh Columbus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Columbus seems to have got his legs back now.
Perera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perera lands a body punch. #KD2#
Perera breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Columbus with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Columbus looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Columbus get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Perera lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Perera has closed the distance and engaged Columbus in a clinch.
Perera gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kusal Perera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Perera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Columbus pressed against the ropes. Perera frees himself up and cracks Columbus with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Columbus crumples to the floor, out cold! Perera jumps on to the ropes and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kusal Perera!
Kusal Perera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 7
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Columbus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith throws a jab when Columbus was well out of range.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Smith staying out of range there.
Columbus throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Columbus cracks Smith with a good jab.#T1#
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Columbus slips a jab from Smith.
Columbus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Jab from Smith.
Columbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith moves forwards but Columbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Columbus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith cracks Columbus with an open hand slap.
Smith throws a series of punches but Columbus moves out of range.
A jab from Columbus misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Columbus's head back. #T2#
Columbus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith thuds a left hand into Columbus's body.
Smith's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Columbus.
Smith slips under a jab.
Columbus throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Columbus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eldar Smith 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#
Columbus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Columbus to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith tries to get into range but Columbus steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Smith! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Columbus scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
A relieved looking Scott Columbus 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: DARE KT SERIES 4
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Columbus is looking for the big counter here.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Columbus cracks the inside of Peterson's front leg.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Peterson is looking to counter punch.
Columbus misses with a hook.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Columbus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peterson tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peterson throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus lands a body shot. #T1#
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Columbus takes a step back to recover.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Nice uppercut lands for Columbus. That snapped Peterson's head back.
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from Peterson.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Columbus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Columbus scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Columbus tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Columbus checks it.
Columbus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Columbus wants to counter with a clinch but Peterson pushes him away.
Peterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Peterson is looking to chop away at Columbus's legs.
Columbus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson misses with a jab to the body
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Columbus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson 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.
Peterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
and Columbus counters with a nice body shot.
Columbus checks a low kick from Peterson.
As Peterson backs off Columbus throws a huge counter combo but Peterson manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus misses the jab.
Columbus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Columbus cracks Peterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus takes one to the chin there.
Columbus scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Peterson throws a solid leg kick but Columbus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peterson.
Columbus wants to counter the offense by Peterson and move into the clinch position.#KD2#
Columbus scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Peterson beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#
Peterson is rocked!
Columbus misses with a head kick.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Columbus blocks the body kick.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Columbus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson with a jab.
Columbus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbus works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Columbus.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Scott Columbus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Columbus counter with a right hand. #T2#
Peterson misses with a double jab. #KD2#
Columbus lands a head kick that bluckles Peterson and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Columbus no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Peterson slips under a jab from Columbus.
Columbus slips under a jab from Peterson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peterson. #KD2#
Columbus cracks Peterson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Peterson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Peterson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT2#
George Peterson's cut is getting worse.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Columbus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Columbus thows a leg kick but Peterson checks it
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Columbus throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Columbus slips a straight right by Peterson.
Columbus throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Peterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Columbus checks a leg kick.
Columbus lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Columbus. That snapped Peterson's head back.
George Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#KD2#
Columbus cracks Peterson with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Peterson get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Peterson looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Peterson walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
After winning the bout, Scott Columbus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 4
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Stinkhammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stinkhammer avoids a kick to the body.
Columbus dodges the punch combination from Stinkhammer.
Stinkhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stinkhammer with a body shot.
Columbus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Stinkhammer.
Cornelius Stinkhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stinkhammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Columbus thuds his shin into the meat of Stinkhammer's side.
Stinkhammer 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.
Columbus throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Columbus.
Columbus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stinkhammer's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stinkhammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Columbus back to the ropes. Stinkhammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stinkhammer moves forwards but Columbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Cornelius Stinkhammer has been cut.
Stinkhammer takes one to the side of the head.
Columbus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stinkhammer. #T1#
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Stinkhammer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Columbus manages to circle out of the way.
Stinkhammer throws a right hand that Columbus ducks under and follows up with a left that Columbus also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Columbus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stinkhammer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Columbus eats them both and turns towards Stinkhammer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stinkhammer. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Columbus.#KD2#
Columbus throws out a head kick that Stinkhammer doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Stinkhammer crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Stinkhammer's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#
Stinkhammer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stinkhammer walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Stinkhammer is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cornelius Stinkhammer was interviewed post fight and said 'that man over there hit me in the head'.

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Columbus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Skidopolopolous has been cut.
Skidopolopolous takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Skidopolopolous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skidopolopolous effectively controlling the action here.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Columbus.
Skidopolopolous tries to stall but Columbus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Columbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skidopolopolous backwards. #ROC#
Skidopolopolous is rocked!
Skidopolopolous has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Columbus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skidopolopolous is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?#BC2#
Skidopolopolous manages to break the clinch.
Columbus misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Skidopolopolous on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Columbus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skidopolopolous seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skidopolopolous moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Skidopolopolous is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Skidopolopolous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Nice jab there from Columbus. #CUT#
That has opened up Bob Skidopolopolous's cut even more.
Columbus swings widly with a right hand
and Skidopolopolous counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Columbus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skidopolopolous under the eye.
Columbus scoring well with a low kick there.
Columbus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Columbus cracks Skidopolopolous with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Skidopolopolous is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Skidopolopolous is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
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!#KD#
Columbus catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Skidopolopolous stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Skidopolopolous walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT#
The cut above Bob Skidopolopolous's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Columbus connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Skidopolopolous out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
After winning the bout, Scott Columbus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE KT SERIES FINALS
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Columbus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Kristoffer looks low and kicks high, catching Columbus right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC2#
Columbus is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Columbus blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kristoffer.
Kristoffer swings and misses with 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!
Columbus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kristoffer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Kristoffer missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Columbus lands with a nice combination. Kristoffer backs away looking to recover.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Columbus, as that shot connected.
Kristoffer throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Kristoffer thows a leg kick but Columbus checks it
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus tries to work over Kristoffer's front leg with a kick but Kristoffer checks it.
A head kick by Kristoffer misses
and Kristoffer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus thumps Kristoffer with a low kick.
Kristoffer throws a leg kick
and Columbus counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Kristoffer lands a really nice looking cross but Columbus seems unphased.
Kristoffer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Lars Kristoffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristoffer lands a jab.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kristoffer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kristoffer.
Kristoffer throws a lazy uppercut
and Columbus counters with a right hand to the body.
Kristoffer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Columbus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristoffer moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Kristoffer tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it.
Columbus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kristoffer checks a low kick from Columbus.
Kristoffer blocks a jab.
Kristoffer slips under a jab from Columbus.
Kristoffer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristoffer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus. #T2#
Columbus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus scores with a sloppy right hand. Kristoffer should have avoided that one.
Kristoffer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Columbus misses with a hook #CL2#
and Kristoffer counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Columbus.
Kristoffer lands an uppercut.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristoffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristoffer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristoffer uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Kristoffer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kristoffer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kristoffer doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Kristoffer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Columbus defending well as Kristoffer loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick by Columbus misses
and Kristoffer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kristoffer throws a low kick but Columbus avoids it.
Kristoffer is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Kristoffer.
A lazy left from Columbus finds it's target.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Columbus finds it's target.
Kristoffer tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Kristoffer and move into the clinch.
Kristoffer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Columbus. Columbus obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Kristoffer.
Columbus throws a body punch but Kristoffer moves out of range.
Columbus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kristoffer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kristoffer. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus connects with a jab.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Kristoffer ducks down to avoid it.
Kristoffer ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Kristoffer misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a lovely straight 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!
Columbus connects with the punch.#T1#
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristoffer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus lands a front kick.
Kristoffer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Kristoffer.
Kristoffer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a right hand
enabling Kristoffer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kristoffer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kristoffer misses with an uppercut
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Columbus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kristoffer takes a step back to recover.
Columbus throws a body punch but Kristoffer moves out of range.
Columbus is looking to slow Kristoffer down with leg kicks.
Columbus misses with a hook
and Kristoffer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristoffer slips a jab from Columbus.
Kristoffer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus. #T2#
Columbus misses with a straight right. #KD#
Columbus connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Kristoffer onto his butt! Kristoffer bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristoffer can do to turn this around?
Kristoffer swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
A jab from Kristoffer misses. #KD#
Columbus scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Kristoffer beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#
Kristoffer is rocked!
Columbus misses the jab.
Kristoffer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kristoffer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kristoffer wants to clinch up but Columbus keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Columbus.
Kristoffer 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.
Good shot there by Columbus.
Kristoffer is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Kristoffer moves into the clinch.
Columbus breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Kristoffer with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Kristoffer looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Kristoffer get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
After winning the bout, Scott Columbus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Dragović uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus throws a front kick that sends Dragović stumbling back into the ropes.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragović makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dragović misses with a head kick.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragović throws a series of punches but Columbus avoids them all with ease.
Columbus throws a right hand that Dragović ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragović also avoids with ease.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Dragović tries to clinch up.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragović.
Dragović misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragović misses with a looping right.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Dragović and move into the clinch.
Columbus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragović tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus tries to counter by clinching up but Dragović breaks away and moves out of range.
Columbus catches Dragović with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Columbus moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragović.
Dragović moves away from the strike by Columbus.
Donk. Columbus catches Dragović right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Columbus.
Columbus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragović.
Dragović throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Columbus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragović counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dragović swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
A big right from Columbus misses.
Dragović keeps Columbus at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragović throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Columbus lands a jab.#CL2#
Dragović has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Dragović's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dragović forces Columbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Dragović as the two fighters clinch.
Dragović tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus. #BC2#
Dragović breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksandar Dragović seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dragović instigates a clinch.
Columbus blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragović misses with some punches.
Dragović looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragović misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragović tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Dragović will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dragović moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dragović is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragović has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragović misses with a two punch combination.
Dragović looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Dragović is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Columbus misses with a left hand
and Dragović counters with a good low kick that Columbus was not able to check.
Columbus checks a leg kick nicely.
Columbus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Columbus misses with a hook. Dragović ducked under it nicely.
Dragović connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragović throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Dragović tries to counter with a clinch but Columbus shakes him off and moves away.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Dragović was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dragović lands the left hand.
Aleksandar Dragović seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragović rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Columbus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dragović counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dragović.
Dragović keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragović throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragović scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Dragović misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragović.
A big right from Columbus misses.
Dragović misses with a kick to the body
and Columbus counters with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragović 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 Columbus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Columbus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Columbus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragović paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Dragović avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Dragović takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragović throws out a leg kick but Columbus moves out of range and Dragović only half commits.
Columbus throwing a counter right hand but Dragović manages to avoid it.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Columbus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dragović has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragović swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Columbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Columbus as he connects with a hook.
Dragović misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
Dragović slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dragović throws a leg kick
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Columbus misses.
A low kick from Dragović misses
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragović checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Dragović showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Dragović misses with a body kick.
Dragović bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Columbus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dragović bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Columbus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Dragović pushes Columbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dragović lands a nice shot to the body.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus is trying to break free.
Dragović throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragović lands with an overhand left.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragović throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Dragović scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragović misses with a right hand
and Dragović takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragović misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Sloppy strikes from Dragović. Those never looked like landing.
Dragović on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Columbus. Columbus obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragović lands a jab to the nose.
Columbus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragović can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Dragović blocks the leg kick.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dragović scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dragović throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Columbus on the side of the head. #CL2#
Dragović drives through and clinches with Columbus against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Dragović misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragović blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragović blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragović uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Dragović breaks the clinch.
Dragović jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Dragović moves into the clinch.
Dragović's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
Dragović with a jab.
Columbus loads up on a big right hand but Dragović slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragović.
Dragović lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Dragović really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Dragović's shoulder, as Dragović tries to avoid the shot.
Dragović counters with a body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragović takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dragović misses with a hook.
Dragović turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dragović avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body.
Columbus blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Dragović.
Dragović's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragović obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dragović has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragović's head.
Columbus lands a jab.#T1##CL2#
Dragović takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Dragović has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Dragović breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragović fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Dragović saw that one coming.
Dragović throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Columbus throws a leg kick
enabling Dragović to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragović scores with a nice right hand.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragović looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Dragović instigates a clinch.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Dragović blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragović.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Dragović goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragović goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Columbus lands with a right 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!
Dragović misses with a body punch.
Aleksandar Dragović seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus misses with some punches. #BC2#
Dragović manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dragović closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dragović goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragović lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Dragović. #BC#
Columbus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Columbus moves out of range as Dragović strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragović 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 Columbus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Columbus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Dragović dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragović circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragović let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Columbus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragović feints a counter leg kick.
Dragović scores with a one two! Columbus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dragović scores with a crisp jab that stopped Columbus in his tracks.
Dragović throws a right hand that misses
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragović fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Columbus blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragović.
Dragović is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dragović throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragović chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
Dragović tries to clinch up.#T1#
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragović counters with a left and a right that stings Columbus.
Dragović just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus tries to counter by clinching up but Dragović breaks away and moves out of range.
Well,Columbus is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dragović misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Dragović misses with a body shot.
Columbus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Columbus throws a jab when Dragović was well out of range.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus tries to land a leg kick but Dragović saw it coming and moves away.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragović lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Columbus at a distance.
Columbus misses with a right hand
enabling Dragović to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragović cracks the inside of Columbus's front leg.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragović sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Columbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dragović misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a left and a right that stings Dragović. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Columbus gets tackled into the ropes by Dragović. Dragović maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dragović breaks from the clinch.
Columbus misses with a few strikes there.
Dragović moves out of range as Columbus throws a body kick.
Columbus misses with a left hand
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragović lands a nice looking body kick.
Dragović throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Columbus throws out a leg kick but Dragović moves out of range and Columbus only half commits.
Dragović looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragović smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dragović moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragović misses with a kick to the body
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Aleksandar Dragović is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Dragović there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Dragović comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dragović 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Aleksandar Dragović!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Aleksandar Dragović!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Aleksandar Dragović!

Aleksandar Dragović wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Aleksandar Dragović thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 1
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Shreve Jr moves away from the strike by Columbus.
Shreve Jr takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Columbus throws a hook but Shreve Jr blocks it.
Shreve Jr is looking to slow Columbus down with leg kicks.
Shreve Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Larry Shreve Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shreve Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shreve Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shreve Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shreve Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shreve Jr misses with an uppercut
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shreve Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Shreve Jr misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Columbus 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shreve Jr throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
Columbus scores with a body shot.
Columbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shreve Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Shreve Jr misses.
Shreve Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Columbus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shreve Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Shreve Jr looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
Columbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shreve Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Columbus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Shreve Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Columbus under the eye.
Shreve Jr tries to bum rush Columbus with a series of wild strikes but Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Shreve Jr moves into range and clinches up with Columbus.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shreve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Shreve Jr.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Shreve Jr controls his hands.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shreve Jr's elbow. #T2#
Columbus prevents a body shot from Shreve Jr.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Shreve Jr.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus tries a body shot but Shreve Jr blocks it.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Shreve Jr fails to land.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shreve Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Shreve Jr controls his hands.
Shreve Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Columbus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Shreve Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shreve Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
Columbus 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.
Shreve Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
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 Larry Shreve Jr 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#
Shreve Jr moves away from the strike by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a hook. Shreve Jr ducked under it nicely.
Columbus lands with an overhand left.
Columbus throws a lazy body kick
enabling Shreve Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr is looking to wear down Columbus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shreve Jr connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shreve Jr.
Columbus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Columbus tries to move into range but Shreve Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Columbus throws a leg kick which misses Shreve Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Shreve Jr tries to avoid it. #CL#
Shreve Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Shreve Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Shreve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shreve Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Shreve Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Shreve Jr. #T1#
Columbus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Shreve Jr lands with a right to the head.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Shreve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus tries a body shot but Shreve Jr blocks it.
Shreve Jr misses with some punches.
Shreve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Columbus.
A short left from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shreve Jr.
Good body shot from Shreve Jr. #T2#
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Shreve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shreve Jr's elbow.
Shreve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shreve Jr pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr lands with a right to the head.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Shreve Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Columbus wants to get back to striking at distance but Shreve Jr won't allow it.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Shreve Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shreve Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Shreve Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Shreve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larry Shreve Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Shreve Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Shreve Jr moved out of range.
Shreve Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Columbus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Shreve Jr misses.
Columbus thumps Shreve Jr with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shreve Jr moves in looking to clinch but Columbus pushes him off.#CL#
Shreve Jr clinches with his opponent.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shreve Jr's elbow.
Shreve Jr scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Shreve Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Columbus is trying to push Shreve Jr away but Shreve Jr has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Shreve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus lands a left hand.
Shreve Jr prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Shreve Jr gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus is trying to break free.
Shreve Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shreve Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shreve Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Shreve Jr misses with the head strike.
Shreve Jr blocking some punches.
Shreve Jr misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Shreve Jr. #T2#
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shreve Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Shreve Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Shreve Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Shreve Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Shreve Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Columbus is looking to land body kicks.
Shreve Jr cracks Columbus with a good jab.
Columbus looks for the body kick but Shreve Jr saw that one coming.
Shreve Jr throws a right hand that Columbus ducks under and follows up with a left that Columbus also avoids with ease.
Columbus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shreve Jr misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Shreve Jr misses with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a low kick, right behind Shreve Jr 's knee.
Shreve Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shreve Jr rushes Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shreve Jr fails to land.
Shreve Jr prevents a body shot from Columbus. #T1#
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Shreve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Shreve Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shreve Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shreve Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Shreve Jr digs a good hook to Columbus's body.
Shreve Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Shreve Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Columbus under the eye.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shreve Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Shreve Jr tries to clinch there but Columbus circles away.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shreve Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Columbus ducks right into an uppercut from Shreve Jr.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Columbus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shreve Jr misses the shot to the body.
Shreve Jr digs a good hook to Columbus's body.
Shreve Jr tries to clinch up but Columbus circles away and keeps his distance.
Shreve Jr connects with a single shot there.
Shreve Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Shreve Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shreve Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Columbus misses with the combination.
Shreve Jr throws a jab when Columbus was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Shreve Jr had his way with Scott Columbus in that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Columbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shreve Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Shreve Jr throws a jab when Columbus was well out of range.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Shreve Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shreve Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shreve Jr blocks an uppercut.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Shreve Jr avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Larry Shreve Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shreve Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Columbus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Shreve Jr.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Shreve Jr controls his hands.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Shreve Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Shreve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shreve Jr blocking some punches.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shreve Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shreve Jr's elbow. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
A right hand to the body from Columbus. #BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Shreve Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Shreve Jr.
Columbus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shreve Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Columbus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shreve Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shreve Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Shreve Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Shreve Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shreve Jr moves out of range as Columbus throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Shreve Jr misses the target.
Columbus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shreve Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

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 Larry Shreve Jr.
Well Shreve Jr 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Larry Shreve Jr!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Larry Shreve Jr!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Larry Shreve Jr!

Larry Shreve Jr wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Larry Shreve Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Dynasty 3
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Maciver misses with an uppercut.
Columbus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maciver avoids it.
Maciver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
A jab from Maciver misses.
Maciver looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Maciver's coach down at Dynasty K-1 Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maciver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Columbus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Donal Maciver has been cut.
Columbus throws the left hand but Maciver avoids the punch easily.
Maciver throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Maciver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Maciver - just one landing.
Maciver is looking to clinch.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maciver lands a body shot.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Maciver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maciver. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus cracks Maciver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Columbus throws an off balance right hand
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donal Maciver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus lunges at Maciver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maciver's hand. #T1#
Maciver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Maciver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Maciver can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maciver trying to land knees to the body.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Maciver.
Maciver looking to throw knees to the head but Columbus is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Maciver has double underhooks.
Maciver misses with a knee to the head.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Maciver fails to land.
Columbus takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Columbus scores with a hook to the body.
Maciver throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maciver scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciver lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Maciver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Maciver.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Maciver.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
Maciver misses with a knee to the head.
Maciver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macivers head.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maciver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Columbus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maciver scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donal Maciver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donal Maciver'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#
Maciver throws a right hand that misses
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maciver checks a leg kick nicely.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Maciver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maciver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maciver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Columbus is looking to slow Maciver down with leg kicks.
Maciver throws an off balance right hand
and Columbus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maciver's knee momentarily.
Maciver swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Maciver loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maciver misses with a looping left.
Maciver 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.
Columbus slips a jab from Maciver.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maciver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Columbus to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Maciver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Columbus jabs Maciver right on the nose. Maciver blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Maciver pushes Columbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maciver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Columbus lands a right hand.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Columbus gets through Maciver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maciver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Columbus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maciver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maciver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
Maciver landing knees to the body. #BC#
Columbus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maciver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maciver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maciver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Columbus in his tracks.
Maciver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maciver moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maciver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Maciver.
Columbus takes one on the button.
Maciver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Columbus counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maciver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Maciver's 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 Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donal Maciver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maciver, as that shot connected.
Maciver lands a jab to the nose.
Columbus misses with a hook. Maciver ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Maciver wants to clinch but Columbus slips to the side
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciver tries to clinch up but Columbus circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maciver avoids it.
Columbus tries to bum rush Maciver with a series of wild strikes but Maciver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maciver dodges the punch combination from Columbus.
Maciver thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Columbus.
Maciver misses with a few strikes there.
Columbus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maciver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Maciver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Maciver misses the body punch
and Maciver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maciver moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Columbus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Maciver.
Columbus scores with a shot to the body.
Maciver missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maciver tries to close the distance and clinch but Columbus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maciver throws a shot to the body.
Maciver misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciver connects with the punch.#T2#
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Maciver avoids it.
Maciver wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Maciver.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maciver has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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 Scott Columbus.
I think Columbus 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donal Maciver!

Event: FC 153:Epic Battle!
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Son moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Columbus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Son. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Son.
Columbus scores with a leg kick.
Son throws a lazy head kick
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Son forces Columbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Son with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
A short right from Son on the inside.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son throws an elbow but it misses.
Son lands a nice knee to the body.
Columbus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Son with a knee to the head.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Son pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Son lands a knee to the head.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Son - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Columbus lands a right hand.
Son pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Columbus's defenses.
Son told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Son throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Son tries to land knees in the clinch but Columbus avoids the damage to the body.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Son lands a right hand.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section. Columbus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Son avoiding damage.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Son avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Son.
Columbus working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Columbus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Columbus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Son.
Son utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Son crunches a lovely knee into Columbus's ribcage.
Son connects with a knee to the head.
Son leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section. Columbus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Son blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dam Son dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Son fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Son misses with a body kick.
Columbus checks a low kick from Son.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
Son is looking to land body kicks.
Columbus misses with a double jab.
Son throws a low kick but it's checked well by Columbus.
Columbus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Son misses with a right hand
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Son checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Son attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Son.
Dam Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus slips a straight right by Son.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Son.
Nice body punch from Son.
Dam Son seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Son throws a one two combo.
Son smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Son throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Columbus wants to land a leg kick but Son is out of range.
A jab from Son misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Columbus misses its target.
Columbus clobbers Son with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Son shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Son just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromColumbus.
Columbus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Son lands a right hook to the body.
Son throws a leg kick but Columbus checks it.
Son cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son throws a nice outside leg kick.
Son looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Son tries to get set, Columbus tries to push him back and clinch up but Son manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Son moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Son.
Son fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Son looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
Son tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Son.
Son lands a head shot.
Son misses with a body kick.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Son and move into the clinch.
Son lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Son lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Son counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Columbus thinking.
Son thumps Columbus with a low kick.
Columbus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Son to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son scores with a jab. Columbus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dam Son showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Son tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus throws a jab when Son was well out of range.
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Son throws out a head kick that Columbus doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Columbus crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Columbus's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Son looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Son connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus misses with a combination #KD2#
and Son counters with a nice uppercut that drops Columbus onto his backside! Columbus bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Son has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Son.
Son throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Son connects with a solid leg kick.
Columbus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Columbus tries to land a leg kick but Son saw it coming and moves away.
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Son is out of range.
Columbus looks for the body kick but Son saw that one coming.
Son ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
A head kick misses from Son.
Son jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Columbus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Son.
Son lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Son connects with a nice looking jab.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Son.
A clash of legs there as Columbus blocks the low kick.
Dam Son is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Son with a nice cross.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Son throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Son connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Son. Beautiful body shot.
Son scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Son slips under a jab.
Columbus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Son.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Columbus.
Son scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Son.
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dam Son comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Son 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dam Son!
Dam Son tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: FC: Fight Night
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Columbus works the jab nicely.
Spong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Columbus punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Spong has managed to clinch.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Columbus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Columbus blocks it.
Spong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Columbus's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A short right from Columbus on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong. #BC2#
Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Columbus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Spong clinches up with Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Spong has double underhooks.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong. #T2#
Spong misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Columbus pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Columbus can turn it around.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards. #BC2#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Columbus throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Columbus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Spong misses the jab.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong darts in trying to clinch
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbus.
Jab from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
As Columbus backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scott Columbus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong misses with a low kick as Columbus jumps back.
Columbus misses with a low kick. #T1#
Spong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spong avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Spong has managed to clinch.
Spong stalling the fight.
Columbus pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Columbus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Spong.
Spong working Columbus over with knees to the body.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Columbus managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A hook to the body from Spong. #T2#
Spong tries a knee to the head but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong is trying to stall.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
A short uppercut from Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Columbus cracks the inside of Spong's front leg.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Columbus misses with a low kick. #CL#
Spong clinches up with Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Columbus won't want to take too many of those.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A short right from Columbus on the inside.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
Spong lands a left hand.
A short left from Spong.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
Columbus takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Columbus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Spong wants to clinch.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spong throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Spong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spong checks a low kick from Columbus.
Spong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Columbus.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Columbus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Columbus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Columbus throws a low kick, looking for Spong's leg but Spong calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Columbus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Columbus.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spong cracks Columbus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Columbus lands a nice looking body kick.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong wants to clinch.
Columbus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Spong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Columbus walks into a big right hand from Spong and goes down! The referee sends Spong to a neutral corner as Columbus gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Columbus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Columbus avoids it.
Spong avoids the head kick by Columbus. #T2#
Columbus scores with a punch to the head.
Spong tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it.
Spong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Columbus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Columbus in a clinch.
Columbus tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Columbus blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with some punches. #BC2#
Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Spong takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Columbus.
Good shot there by Spong.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Spong lands but Columbus takes it in his stride.
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spong scores with a punch to the head.
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Columbus scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Columbus gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong blocking some punches. #T1#
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Spong.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Columbus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Columbus is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
A fake to the body and Spong gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Columbus! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Columbus falls head first to the ground. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.

Event: FC 147:
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Columbus avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
It looked like Columbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Columbus had a free shot at his head there.
Frost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Columbus on the side of the head.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
Frost cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.#CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Frost tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus misses with some punches. #T1#
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Frost.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards. #BC#
Columbus manages to break the clinch.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Columbus counters with a slapping 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!
Columbus takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Columbus lands a jab to the head.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Frost lands a nice shot that snaps Columbus's head back.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Frost sees coming a mile off.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus misses the jab.
Frost misses the jab.
Frost with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost tries to clinch up but Columbus circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobin Frost dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Frost looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
Columbus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Columbus tries a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Columbus tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it.
Columbus tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frost pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Columbus back to the ropes. Frost follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Columbus throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a body kick that stops Columbus in his tracks momentarily.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
Tobin Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A clash of legs there as Frost blocks the low kick.
Columbus connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A lazy left from Columbus finds it's target.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Columbus throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Columbus's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus. #T2#
A low kick from Columbus is predictable there
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Columbus throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Columbus lands a nice looking body shot.
Columbus throws out a leg kick but Frost moves out of range and Columbus only half commits.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Frost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Columbus avoids a kick to the body.
Frost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frost swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus misses with a low kick as Frost jumps back.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Columbus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbus lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Columbus counters with a slapping leg kick.
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 Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Frost cracks Columbus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Columbus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frost.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Columbus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Frost.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Columbus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Columbus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Frost moves away from the strike by Columbus.
Columbus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frost checks it well.
Frost looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frost throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Columbus takes one on the button.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Columbus swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a nice leg kick.
Frost 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.
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Columbus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
Frost throws a front kick that sends Columbus stumbling back into the ropes.#T2##CL2#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Frost tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the ropes.
Columbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost'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.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobin Frost really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Columbus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Columbus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Frost misses.
Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus works the jab nicely.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost tries to bum rush Columbus with a series of wild strikes but Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Columbus throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus connects with a high kick.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Frost throws a hook but Columbus blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.#T1#
Nice body kick from Frost.
Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frost throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Columbus.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost misses with a left hand
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Frost connects with a body shot.
Frost tries to clinch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Frost throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Columbus. Columbus obviously looking to wear him down.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Columbus.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus moves out of range as Frost throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Columbus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frost blocks a jab.
Columbus scores with a jab. Frost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Frost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost closes the distance but Columbus moves to the side
and Columbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Frost is looking to clinch.
Columbus wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range. #CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Columbus wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Good body shot from Frost.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Frost blocking some punches.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Frost.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards. #T1#
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Columbus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tobin Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Frost pushes Columbus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Columbus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frost pushes Columbus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobin Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: FC 144:
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Columbus avoids the body shot from Dio. #CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch.
Dio throws a sloppy head kick
and Columbus counters with a leg kick.
Columbus misses with a body shot
and Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dio takes one to the side of the head.
Columbus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zack Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio is looking to clinch but Columbus is avoiding it.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dio looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
Dio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus scoring well with a low kick 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!
Dio looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Columbus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dio avoids it.#CL2#
Dio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Columbus working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Columbus misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dio on the inside.
Dio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Dio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbus is keeping busy.#BC2#
Dio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dio throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Columbus staying out of range there.
Columbus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dio.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dio misses with a head kick.
Dio misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
Dio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Columbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dio throws an overhand right that lands on Columbus's shoulder, as Columbus tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dio lands with a good body shot.
Columbus throws a leg kick which misses Dio's front leg but catches the back leg as Dio tries to avoid it.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dio misses with a body punch
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus throws a jab when Dio was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio avoids the head kick by Columbus.
Dio digs a good body shot into Columbus's ribs.
Dio checks a leg kick nicely.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Dio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zack Dio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dio throws a lazy uppercut
and Columbus counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Dio clinches.
Dio prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Dio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dio blocks a body shot from Columbus.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
Dio gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Dio blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio trying to control the position but instead, Columbus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dio into the ropes.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Columbus.
Dio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Dio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dio tries to clinch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dio.
Dio looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dio tries to move into range but Columbus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Columbus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Columbus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
Dio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body.
Dio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Columbus's head.#CL2#
Dio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Columbus, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Dio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
Dio is looking to score with low kicks.
Dio throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Dio saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dio.
Dio avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Dio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dio scores with a nice body kick.
Dio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Columbus. Columbus obviously looking to wear him down.
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Dio moved out of range.
Dio scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Columbus.
Nice uppercut lands for Columbus. That snapped Dio's head back.
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 Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dio misses with a head kick.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Dio ducks down to avoid it.
Dio throws a head kick that misses
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Dio misses with a head kick.
Dio is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Columbus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Columbus misses with an uppercut
letting Dio counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Columbus. Beautiful body shot.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dio was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.#CL2#
Dio drives through and clinches with Columbus against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio prevents Columbus from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dio connects with a high kick.
Dio closes the distance but Columbus moves to the side
and Columbus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dio thinking.
Dio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
A nice combination there by Columbus.
Dio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dio has time to react.
Dio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dio throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Dio.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
Dio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Dio.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Dio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dio tries to clinch but Columbus moves away
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Columbus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
Dio throws a lazy head kick
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Dio tries a head kick but it misses.
Dio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dio.
Dio avoids a kick to the body.
Dio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus throws a front kick aimed at Dio's knee but Dio avoids it well.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Dio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Columbus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dio misses with a hook
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A head kick misses from Dio.
Columbus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Dio finds it's target.
Dio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Columbus. Columbus obviously looking to wear him down.
Dio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Columbus. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Columbus gets tackled into the ropes by Dio. Dio maintains the clinch.
Zack Dio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dio throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
Dio cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Dio just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio misses with a lunging right hand
and Columbus counters with a left to the body.
Columbus connects with a nice looking 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!
Dio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.#T1#
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Dio is out of range.
Dio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus blocks the body kick.
Columbus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dio tries to clinch up
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Columbus's corner calls for a 1-2. Columbus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Dio clinches.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Dio is trying to stall.
Dio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbus is keeping busy.
Dio doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Columbus wants to get back to striking at distance but Dio won't allow it.
Dio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Dio has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Dio lands a shot to the body.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dio lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Dio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dio trying to control the position but instead, Columbus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dio into the ropes.
Dio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Scott Columbus 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Dio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Dio.
Zack Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dio lands with a cross.
Dio is looking to clinch.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dio manages to avoid it.
Dio checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Dio.
Columbus dips to his left and cracks Dio with an uppercut!
Columbus fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Dio.
Dio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Columbus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus is looking to land body kicks.
Columbus cracks Dio with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Columbus.
A solid body kick from Columbus.
Columbus works the jab nicely.#T1#
Columbus misses with a head kick.
Dio moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Columbus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Columbus blocks a jab.
Dio misses with a leg kick
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Dio saw that one coming.
Dio moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Columbus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dio tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dio closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dio blocking some punches.
Dio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Columbus wants to break free but Dio has control.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Dio is trying to maintain a safe position but Columbus gets an underhook and turns Dio into the ropes.
Dio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short uppercut from Dio.
Dio blocking some punches.
Columbus letting Dio take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dio.
Dio blocking some punches.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dio blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Columbus.#ROC#
Dio is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Columbus - that will leave a mark!
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?
Dio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dio tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Columbus cracks Dio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Columbus 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 Josh West scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: FC 143:Azhari vs Norris Jr
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Columbus is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
That kick from Columbus tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Columbus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donk. Thompson catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Thompson blocks a low kick nicely.
Columbus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Columbus can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Columbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Columbus counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Columbus's head backwards.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Columbus misses the jab.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Columbus throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Columbus lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the ropes and back into range.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Columbus defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Columbus throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Columbus connects with a looping right hand.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
Columbus misses with a left hand
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Columbus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
Columbus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp 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 Scott Columbus 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#
Columbus throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Columbus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thompson back to the ropes. Columbus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Columbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson slips under a jab from Columbus.
Thompson tries a quick counter leg kick but Columbus is wise to it.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.
Thompson throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Thompson sizes up Columbus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Thompson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away.#T1#
Columbus lands with a nice body kick.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Columbus tried to counter with a leg kick but Thompson avoided it.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Columbus connects with a nice looking jab.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Thompson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Columbus cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Columbus punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Columbus misses.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Columbus throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily. #T2#
Columbus throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Columbus off the ropes and back into range.
Columbus throws a chopping leg kick but Thompson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Columbus defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thompson has time to react.
Thompson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thompson moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Columbus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Columbus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws a hook but Columbus blocks it.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Columbus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus 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.
#R3#
Thompson slips under a jab from Columbus.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson blocks a leg kick.
Columbus blocks a leg kick.
Columbus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thompson just manages to avoid it.
Thompson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Columbus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Columbus lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Thompson tries to move into range but Columbus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thompson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Columbus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
Columbus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson tries to work over Columbus's front leg with a kick but Columbus checks it.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Columbus lands with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a hook.
Columbus backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Columbus connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Columbus lands.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Columbus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Columbus throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Columbus thinking.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Columbus wants to land a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Columbus throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Thompson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Columbus lands a jab to the head.
Columbus lands a nice shot that snaps Thompson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Columbus misses with some punches.
A short right from Columbus on the inside.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Columbus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
Columbus wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thompson. Columbus shrugs it off though.
Thompson is looking to chop away at Columbus's legs. #T1#
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Columbus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson stalks Columbus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Columbus's face. Columbus staggers backwards, shaken.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
Columbus connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Columbus wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid body kick from Thompson.
Decent striking displayed by Columbus there.
Columbus scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands a jab.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Columbus connects with a looping right hand.
Columbus dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Columbus is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Columbus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
A big left from Columbus misses.
Thompson feints a counter leg kick.
Thompson checks a low kick from Columbus.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Enoch Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R5#
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Columbus throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Columbus scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
Columbus checks a low kick from Thompson.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Columbus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Columbus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Columbus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.#T2#
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Columbus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Enoch Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.

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 Scott Columbus.
Well Columbus 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
A victorious Scott Columbus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Enoch Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'If kickboxing dies I will retire. This might be my last fight.'.

Event: FC 141:Lievin vs Spong
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Son.
Columbus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Son scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Son misses with a leg kick.
Son moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Son looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Son sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.
Son blocks a jab.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Son throws a series of punches but Columbus avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Son on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Columbus. Columbus obviously looking to wear him down.
Son fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Son throws a leg kick which misses Columbus's front leg but catches the back leg as Columbus tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus misses with a straight left. #T1#
Columbus checks a leg kick.
Son backing away here, and Columbus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Columbus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Columbus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Columbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Son lands an overhand right.
Son fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Columbus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Son blocks the body kick.
Son on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Columbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Columbus blocks the leg kick.
Son throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Son swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son checks the leg kick.
Son jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away.
Columbus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Son checks it well.
Columbus scores with a sloppy right hand. Son should have avoided that one.
Son uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Son misses with a low kick.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Son moved away.
The crowd cheers as Son lands an impressive looking overhand right. Columbus doesn't seem phased though.
Son keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Son feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Son is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Columbus.
Son keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Columbus jabs Son to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Son connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Son lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Son connects with a crisp jab.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Columbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Son throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Son takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Son blocks the leg kick.
Columbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Son uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Son was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Son throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
Son throws an overhand right that lands on Columbus's shoulder, as Columbus tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dam Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Columbus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Son blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Columbus checks a low kick from Son.
Son throws a low kick but it's checked well by Columbus.
Columbus flicks out a counter leg kick but Son steps away.
Son avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Nice defenses there by Son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Son does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus blocks a leg kick.
Son jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.
Columbus checks the leg kick.
Columbus flicks out a counter leg kick but Son steps away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Son checks a leg kick.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Son.
It seemed like Columbus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Son avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Son misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a straight right hand.
Scott Columbus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Son throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Son blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Son scores with a body shot.
Son throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A combination from Columbus does no damage.
Columbus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Son misses
and Columbus counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son misses the shot to the body.
Son slips a straight right by Columbus.
A thudding body kick lands there by Son! #CL#
Son closes the distance and clinches.
Son is looking to control Columbus's arms but Columbus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Son has his back to the ropes.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Son controls his hands.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch but Son keeps him there for the moment.
Son displaying some good clinch control by pressing Columbus up against the ropes.
Son effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dam Son dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nice body punch from Son.
Son bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Columbus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Son staying out of range there.
Son slips under a jab from Columbus.
Son jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Son has time to react.
Crunch! Son slams his shin into Columbus's torso.
Son uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Columbus has time to react.
Son defending well as Columbus loads up on a big left hand.
It looks like Son has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Columbus backs away, Son returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Son. That's going to slow Columbus down. #T1#
Son throws a front kick aimed at Columbus's knee but Columbus avoids it well.
Columbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Son rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Son takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Son tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Columbus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Son looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Son cracks Columbus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Son tries a head kick but it misses.
Son blocks a low kick nicely.
Son thows a left - swing and a miss!
Son explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Son looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.#T2#
Son looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Columbus thuds his shin into the meat of Son's side.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Son on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Son is looking to slow Columbus down with leg kicks.
Son throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Son to score with a decent uppercut.
Son slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Son.
Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Columbus counters with a left and a right that stings Son.
Some bone on bone action there as Columbus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Son connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Scott Columbus just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Columbus lands.
Son tries a low kick but Columbus avoids it.
Columbus scores with a jab.
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Son avoids a kick to the body.
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Son circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Son closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Columbus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Son scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Son lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Columbus.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body.
Son looking to throw knees to the head but Columbus is blocking nicely. #T1#
Columbus is leaning against Son and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A bit of stalling here from Son.
A short right from Columbus.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Son throws a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Son is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Columbus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Son doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Son is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
Son tries a knee to the head but Columbus blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Son is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Son. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
Columbus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Columbus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Son takes a shot to the head.
Son missing with knees 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!
Son is trying to maintain a safe position but Columbus gets an underhook and turns Son into the ropes.
Son blocks an uppercut.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Son controls the action.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus tries to work over Son's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Son tries to land knees in the clinch but Columbus avoids the damage to the body.
Columbus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Son.
Columbus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Son blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Son controls his hands.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Son avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Columbus dips to his left and cracks Son with an uppercut!
Dam Son has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Son ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Son scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Son looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Son lands a glancing blow to the side of Columbus's head.
Son keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
Son jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Son throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Son. Son obviously looking to wear him down.
Columbus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Son momentarily.
Son ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Son uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Son works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Son misses with a series of wild punches.
Columbus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Son throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Son wants to slow Columbus down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab lands there for Columbus.
Columbus lands a nice looking body shot.
Son misses with a lunging right hand
and Columbus counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Columbus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Son feints and then cracks Columbus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbus down. #CL#
Son closes the distance and pushes Columbus back into the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Columbus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A hook to the body from Columbus.
Columbus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Columbus 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 Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: FC:Wednesday Night Fights 3
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Asashoryu throws a sloppy head kick
and Columbus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Asashoryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asashoryu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Columbus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Asashoryu.
Columbus connects with a nice looking jab.
Asashoryu takes one on the button.
Asashoryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Asashoryu lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Asashoryu throws a lazy head kick
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asashoryu misses with a straight right.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asashoryu throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Columbus misses its target.
Asashoryu moves out of range of the body kick.
Columbus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Asashoryu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Columbus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asashoryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asashoryu misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a left to the body.
Asashoryu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
Asashoryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asashoryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Asashoryu's shoulder, as Asashoryu tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asashoryu throws a lazy head kick
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Asashoryu takes one to the side of the head.
Asashoryu misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a good low kick that Asashoryu was not able to check. #T2#
Columbus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Columbus.
Columbus lands with a good body shot.
Asashoryu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Columbus. That snapped Asashoryu's head back.
A head kick by Asashoryu misses
and Asashoryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Asashoryu is rocked!
Asashoryu walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Asashoryu is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFFA 192
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Columbus keeps the fight on the outside.
John throws a chopping leg kick but Columbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
John connects with the punch.
John tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Columbus moves forwards but John connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Columbus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Columbus lands a right hook to the body.
John tries to clinch but Columbus moves out of range.
John throws a predictable looking body shot
and Columbus counters with a slapping leg kick.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Columbus.
John throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
We've been told by John's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
John moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring 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!
John throws out a leg kick but Columbus moves out of range and John only half commits.
John lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
Scott John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by John.#T1#
John moves into range and connects with a jab.
Columbus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Columbus scores with a nice body kick.
John takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Columbus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
John moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Columbus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Columbus throws a right and a left that both miss.
John lands a jab to the nose.
Columbus throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John. #T2#
John connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from John misses.
John lands with an uppercut that bounces Columbus off the ropes and back into range.
Columbus tries to clinch up.
John is looking for a counter combo.
John is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
John ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Columbus moves away from the strike by John.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Columbus is out of range.
John tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
John misses with a straight left.
John takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbus lands with a good body shot.
Columbus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Columbus misses with a leg kick
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
John lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
John throws a half hearted mid kick.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
John throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John blocks a head kick by Columbus.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
John throws a predictable looking body shot
and Columbus counters with a good, hard body kick but John shrugs it off.
John lands with a nice body punch.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Columbus moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
John tries to work over Columbus's front leg with a kick but Columbus checks it.
Columbus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
John seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
John moves out of range as Columbus throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but John is out of range.
Columbus thumps John with a low kick.
John looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
John lands a leg kick that knocks Columbus off balance momentarily.
John misses with a body kick.#CL#
John gets a clinch.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John prevents a body shot from Columbus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
John throws an elbow that misses.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by John. #BC#
John pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Scott John will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as John blocks the low kick.
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
It seemed like Columbus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Columbus.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
John keeps Columbus at a distance using the push kick.
Columbus moves out of range as John throws a body kick.
Scott John is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Columbus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for John.
Columbus pushes John away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus looks to clinch
and John counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Columbus slips a jab from John.#T1#
John swings widly with a right hand
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
John thuds his right hand into Columbus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Columbus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from John misses.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from John.
John looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Columbus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus misses with an uppercut
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus misses with a low kick.#T2#
John blocks a jab.
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Columbus flicks out a counter leg kick but John steps away.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John throws a series of punches but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
Columbus tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Columbus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Columbus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with John, pushing him back against the ropes.#T3#
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus has John pressed against the ropes, preventing John from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Columbus scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from John.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from John on the inside.
John lands a shoulder strike.
Columbus avoids the elbow strike from John, against the ropes.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands. #T4#
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Columbus tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Columbus tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
John tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by John.
John shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Columbus eats them both and turns towards John to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Columbus staying out of range there.
Columbus scores with a hook.
Columbus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
John misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Columbus fails to land with a series of punches.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott John dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
John has Columbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John is looking to break free of the clinch but Columbus has double underhooks.
John is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbus is keeping busy.
Scott John has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John avoids the head kick by Columbus.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
John closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T1#
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John crunches a lovely knee into Columbus's ribcage.
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Columbus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John tries to break the clinch but Columbus is controlling the position.
John misses with a knee strike.
John missing with knees to the body.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
With the fighters up against the ropes, John throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Columbus working aggressively here.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Columbus breaks 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!
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Columbus is out of range and John settles back down.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
John is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
John jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus lands a jab to John's midsection.
Columbus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Columbus. Columbus obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from John misses.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Columbus.
Columbus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
John quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Columbus lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Columbus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Columbus misses the jab.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as John checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Columbus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Scott John is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Columbus misses
and John counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from John.
John feints and then cracks Columbus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbus down.
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

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 Scott John.
Well John 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott John!
Scott John very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: EFFA 190
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Van Der Sar dips to his left and cracks Columbus with an uppercut!
Van Der Sar throws a jab but it's blocked by Columbus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
Stefan Van Der Sar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Sar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Columbus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Columbus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Columbus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Der Sar throws out a leg kick but Columbus moves out of range and Van Der Sar only half commits.
Van Der Sar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Columbus doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Der Sar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Der Sar 's coach down at Razor Sharp Training Systems was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Der Sar 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus feints and then cracks Van Der Sar 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Der Sar down.
Van Der Sar 's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Der Sar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Der Sar clobbers Columbus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Der Sar misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Sar feints and then cracks Columbus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbus down.
Columbus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Der Sar digs a good hook to Columbus's body.
Van Der Sar scores with a nice right hand.
Van Der Sar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Columbus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Der Sar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Van Der Sar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Der Sar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Van Der Sar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus jabs Van Der Sar right on the nose. Van Der Sar blinks but takes it well.
Columbus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Columbus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Der Sar , as that shot connected.
Van Der Sar 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.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses.
Columbus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Der Sar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Der Sar takes one to the side of the head.
Van Der Sar punishes Columbus's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Der Sar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Columbus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Sar is just out of range.
Columbus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Der Sar under the eye.
Van Der Sar takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Sar throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Van Der Sar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Der Sar lands a nice hook to Columbus's body. Columbus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Der Sar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Columbus on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Der Sar .
Van Der Sar scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Columbus misses.
Van Der Sar tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Der Sar with a jab.
Van Der Sar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Der Sar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Columbus blocks the body kick.
Columbus throwing a counter right hand but Van Der Sar manages to avoid it.
Columbus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Sar . Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus walks into a left hand.
Van Der Sar misses with a hook.
Van Der Sar tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Der Sar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Columbus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Columbus checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Van Der Sar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Columbus swings for the body but Van Der Sar moves out of range.
Van Der Sar avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Columbus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Der Sar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Columbus with a body shot.
Columbus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Columbus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Der Sar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Van Der Sar misses.
Van Der Sar cracks Columbus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Der Sar .
Columbus misses with a hook.
Van Der Sar throws a hook but Columbus avoids it easily.
Van Der Sar connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Der Sar throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Van Der Sar is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Sar throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Der Sar misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Sar connects with a leg kick. Columbus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Der Sar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Columbus's calf.
A good leg kick by Van Der Sar .
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Der Sar will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Van Der Sar .
Columbus tries to move into range but Van Der Sar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Der Sar misses the jab.
Columbus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Der Sar just manages to avoid it.
Van Der Sar misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Van Der Sar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Sar thumps Columbus with a low kick.
Van Der Sar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Der Sar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Columbus tries to land a leg kick but Van Der Sar saw it coming and moves away.
Columbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Van Der Sar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Columbus throws a shot to the body.
Van Der Sar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Columbus walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Van Der Sar rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Columbus has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Van Der Sar jabs Columbus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Der Sar - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Columbus walks into a big right hand from Van Der Sar and goes down! The referee sends Van Der Sar to a neutral corner as Columbus gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Columbus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Columbus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Der Sar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Columbus's calf.
Van Der Sar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Der Sar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Der Sar connects with a crisp jab.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Van Der Sar moved away.
Van Der Sar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Der Sar .#T1#
Good work by Van Der Sar as he checks the leg kick.
Van Der Sar looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
As Van Der Sar backs away, Columbus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Columbus moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Der Sar .
Columbus misses with a combination
and Van Der Sar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stefan Van Der Sar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Columbus blocks the leg kick.
Van Der Sar connects with a leg kick. Columbus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Der Sar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Der Sar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Der Sar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Good standup being displayed there by Columbus as he connects with a hook.
Columbus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Der Sar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Der Sar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Columbus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Der Sar fakes the leg kick and cracks Columbus in the body. #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!
Van Der Sar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Der Sar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Columbus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Der Sar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Der Sar tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Der Sar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Der Sar connects with a quick right hand that sends Columbus tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Stefan Van Der Sar !
Stefan Van Der Sar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EFFA 189
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Columbus throws a front kick that sends Maciver stumbling back into the ropes.
Maciver looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Columbus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Columbus wants to clinch.
Maciver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maciver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of Maciver's head but Maciver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Maciver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maciver misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Maciver.
Maciver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.#CL#
Maciver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Columbus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maciver has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Maciver with a knee to the head.
Columbus lands a left hand.
Columbus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maciver gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Columbus digs a right hand underneath Maciver's ribcage. Maciver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maciver has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus. #T1#
A short right from Maciver on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maciver fails to land.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Columbus.
Maciver throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus pushes Maciver back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Maciver misses with a knee strike.
Maciver lands a right hand.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Maciver avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Maciver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maciver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Maciver blocks an uppercut.
Maciver tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Maciver back against the ropes.
Maciver connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but Columbus blocks it.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but Columbus blocks it.
Maciver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maciver fails to land.
Maciver prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Maciver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
Maciver blocking some punches.
Maciver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maciver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
Maciver misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Maciver's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Maciver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maciver looking to throw knees to the head but Columbus is blocking nicely.
Maciver lands a knee to the head. #T3#
A body shot lands from Columbus.
Maciver is trying to stall.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Maciver controls the action.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Maciver.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Maciver lands a left hand.
Maciver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maciver prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Still in the clinch, Maciver scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maciver.
Maciver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maciver lands an uppercut.
Columbus blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maciver.
Maciver missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maciver.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Maciver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciver looking to throw knees to the head but Columbus is blocking nicely.
Maciver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maciver lands a nice uppercut.
Maciver throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Maciver misses with some punches.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maciver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but Columbus blocks it.
Maciver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus lands a shot to the body.
Maciver is breathing heavily.
Maciver misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donal Maciver 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#
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maciver.
Maciver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Maciver backing away here, and Columbus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maciver appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maciver misses with a straight right.
Maciver moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Maciver coming out on top.
Maciver scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maciver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maciver avoids the head kick by Columbus.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciver connects with the punch.
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donal Maciver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Maciver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maciver scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maciver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Columbus is defending well for now.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
Maciver gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Columbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maciver backwards.
Maciver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maciver misses with a knee to the head.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maciver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Columbus letting Maciver take a breather here.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Maciver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maciver misses with the head strike.
Maciver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Columbus tries to work over Maciver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Maciver misses with a knee to the head.
Maciver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Columbus is trying to push Maciver away but Maciver has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Columbus tries to work over Maciver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maciver has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Maciver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maciver lands a right hand.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maciver backwards.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maciver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Maciver on the inside.
Maciver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus. #T3#
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus scores with a shoulder strike.
Donal Maciver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maciver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciver controls his hands.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Maciver.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
Columbus tries to clinch but Maciver is having none of it.
It looked like Maciver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Columbus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Columbus duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Donal Maciver has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Columbus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Columbus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Maciver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maciver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maciver. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maciver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciver jabs at Columbus's body.
Maciver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maciver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maciver throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Maciver's shoulder, as Maciver tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Columbus lands a slapping body shot.
Columbus cracks the inside of Maciver's front leg.
Maciver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Columbus moves out of range as Maciver strikes.
Columbus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Columbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Columbus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Columbus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Columbus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Columbus connects with a body shot.
Maciver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donal Maciver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donal Maciver's cut.
That's time! Maciver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maciver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
Columbus wants to counter with a clinch but Maciver pushes him away.
Maciver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maciver.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maciver rather than just go for the knockout.
Maciver throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Columbus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maciver throws a big shot that misses.
Maciver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maciver misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Columbus finds it's target.
Scott Columbus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maciver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Columbus.#KD2#
Columbus looks low and kicks high, catching Maciver right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Maciver misses.
Maciver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maciver on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maciver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maciver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus thuds his shin into the meat of Maciver's side.
A big left from Columbus misses.
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maciver misses with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a head kick.
Maciver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus connects with a leg kick. Maciver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Columbus.
Maciver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Maciver throwing a counter right hand but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maciver.
Maciver throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
A big right from Columbus misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Maciver misses.
Columbus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Columbus misses.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Maciver moves away and avoids it.
Maciver throws a nice looking combination but Columbus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maciver.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Maciver's shoulder, as Maciver tries to avoid the shot.
Maciver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Columbus.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Maciver.
Columbus wants to clinch up but Maciver keeps it at a distance.
Columbus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
Donal Maciver's cut is getting worse.
Maciver moves in looking to clinch but Columbus pushes him off.#CL#
Maciver moves into the clinch successfully.
Maciver lands with a light punch inside.
Columbus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Maciver. #T3#
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maciver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
Maciver has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Maciver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maciver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maciver.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maciver working aggressively here.
Maciver scores with a knee to the head.
Columbus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Columbus avoiding damage as Maciver throws knees to the body.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maciver misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Columbus scores with a shoulder strike.
Maciver working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciver lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Maciver avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Maciver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Maciver gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Maciver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maciver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maciver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciver controls his hands.
Maciver blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maciver 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: EFFA 186
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Columbus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Der Sar counters with a straight right hand.
Columbus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Der Sar .
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Columbus throws a lazy body kick
and Van Der Sar counters with a head kick. That will keep Columbus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Der Sar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Der Sar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Der Sar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Columbus.
Columbus delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Van Der Sar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Stefan Van Der Sar has been cut.
No joy there for Columbus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Columbus is predictable there
and Van Der Sar counters with a big head kick but Columbus shrugs it off.
Columbus misses the body punch
and Van Der Sar counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus looks for the body kick but Van Der Sar saw that one coming.
Van Der Sar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Columbus misses with a left hand
and Van Der Sar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus throws the left hand but Van Der Sar avoids the punch easily.
Van Der Sar checks a leg kick.
Van Der Sar throws a fast counter high kick but Columbus manages to duck under it in time.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Columbus scores with a jab. Van Der Sar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Columbus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Der Sar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Der Sar .
Van Der Sar shapes to counter with a head kick.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Der Sar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Columbus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Columbus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Der Sar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Columbus misses with a hook to the body
enabling Van Der Sar to counter with a crisp jab.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Der Sar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Columbus thows a body kick. Van Der Sar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Der Sar moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Van Der Sar counters with a body kick.
Columbus throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Columbus misses
and Van Der Sar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Columbus lands but Van Der Sar takes it in his stride.
Columbus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Der Sar . Van Der Sar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Der Sar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Columbus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Columbus thows a body kick. Van Der Sar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Columbus lands with an overhand left.
Columbus tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Sar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Van Der Sar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Der Sar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
Van Der Sar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus scores with a hook.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Der Sar counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Sar .
Van Der Sar throws a fast counter high kick but Columbus manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Van Der Sar 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Columbus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Columbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Der Sar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Columbus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Der Sar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Der Sar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Sar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus tries to land a body kick
and Van Der Sar counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Der Sar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Columbus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Columbus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Der Sar .#T1#
A shot to the body from Columbus misses
and Van Der Sar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Columbus throws a combination. Van Der Sar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Der Sar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbus.
Van Der Sar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Columbus moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Der Sar stalling.
Van Der Sar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Columbus prevents Van Der Sar from breaking the clinch.
Van Der Sar prevents a body shot from Columbus. #T2#
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sar backwards.
Columbus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Der Sar or not.
Van Der Sar is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.
Van Der Sar can't break the clinch.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Sar 's elbow.
Van Der Sar blocking some punches.
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Columbus.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Der Sar s head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Sar ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Van Der Sar throws a fast counter high kick but Columbus manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Columbus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Sar can do to turn this around?
A big left from Columbus misses.
Columbus lands a jab-cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Van Der Sar counters with a body kick.
Columbus lunges at Van Der Sar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Der Sar 's hand.
Columbus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Columbus throws a leg kick
letting Van Der Sar counter with a right hand.
Columbus misses with a hook
and Van Der Sar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Van Der Sar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Der Sar 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#
Columbus closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus tries a body shot but Van Der Sar blocks it.
Van Der Sar is looking to control Columbus's arms but Columbus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Der Sar has his back to the ropes.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Van Der Sar is trying to break the clinch but Columbus is controlling him.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Van Der Sar '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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Van Der Sar down.
Columbus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Der Sar moves out of range of the strikes.
And Van Der Sar responds with a good body kick, but Columbus manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Columbus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Der Sar , pushing him back against the ropes.
Van Der Sar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus. #BC2#
Van Der Sar breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Sar counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Van Der Sar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Van Der Sar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Columbus misses with a jab to the body
and Van Der Sar counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Van Der Sar avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Columbus throws a right and a left that Van Der Sar avoids nicely.
Van Der Sar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Sar was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus misses with an uppercut
and Van Der Sar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Sar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Der Sar defending well as Columbus loads up on a big left hand.
Van Der Sar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Der Sar has time to react.
Columbus misses with a body punch
and Van Der Sar counters with a good, hard body kick but Columbus shrugs it off.
Van Der Sar avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Good leg kick by Columbus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Columbus thows a leg kick but Van Der Sar checks it
and Van Der Sar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Der Sar 's hands.
Van Der Sar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Van Der Sar checks a leg kick. #T3#
Columbus misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Columbus gets a clinch. #BC#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Columbus throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Der Sar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Der Sar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Columbus 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 nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Van Der Sar down.
Columbus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Columbus wants to slow Van Der Sar down by chopping away at his legs.
And Van Der Sar responds with a good body kick, but Columbus manages to step out the way in time.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Van Der Sar saw that one coming.#T4#
Columbus throws a shot to the body.
Columbus lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
Van Der Sar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Columbus throws a lazy head kick
and Van Der Sar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus throws a right hand that Van Der Sar ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Der Sar also avoids with ease.
Van Der Sar throws a big counter head kick but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Van Der Sar 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Columbus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Der Sar scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
That has opened up Stefan Van Der Sar 's cut even more.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Van Der Sar moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Columbus 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EFFA 185
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
John throws a head kick that misses
and Columbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
John misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from John misses
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
John walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John moves away from the strike by Columbus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Columbus works John's body with a nice hook.
John takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling John to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
John throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As John backs away, Columbus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
Columbus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus avoids the head kick by John.
Nice shot lands for Columbus.
John throws a half hearted mid kick.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
John has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Columbus tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John throws a body kick that misses.
John misses with a head kick.
John misses with the body kick
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on John's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD#
Columbus connects with a beautiful left hand that drops John onto his butt! John bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. John darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John throws a low kick but Columbus moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - John finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Columbus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#
John is rocked!
Columbus ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking John out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFFA 182
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Columbus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSzczęsny.
Columbus throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Szczęsny seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Columbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Szczęsny rushes Columbus and presses him up against the ropes.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land. #T1#
Szczęsny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an uppercut.
Columbus tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Szczęsny presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Columbus looks winded!
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow. #T2#
Szczęsny lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a shot to the body.
Szczęsny lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Szczęsny misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T3##BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny catches Columbus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Szczęsny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick.
Columbus ducks right into an uppercut from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.
Szczęsny looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Columbus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Columbus walks into a jab.
Columbus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szczęsny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny stuns Columbus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus thuds his right hand into Szczęsny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Columbus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczęsny.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Szczęsny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Szczęsny punishes Columbus's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Columbus. #CL#
Szczęsny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Columbus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch. #T1#
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Szczęsny as the two fighters clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a right to the head.
Krzysztof Szczęsny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Szczęsny lands with a right to the head.
Szczęsny lands a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Szczęsny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes. #T2#
Columbus scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Szczęsny here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Szczęsny tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny wants to land a leg kick but Columbus is out of range.
Columbus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Szczęsny walks into a left hand.
Szczęsny throws a chopping leg kick but Columbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Columbus circles away. #CL#
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Columbus up against the ropes.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Szczęsny lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Szczęsny misses with some punches.
Szczęsny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Still in the clinch, Szczęsny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Szczęsny is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Columbus 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.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that second round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny scores with a nice right hand.
Szczęsny doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Columbus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Szczęsny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Columbus throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Columbus manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Columbus misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Columbus throws a counter combo.
Szczęsny tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Szczęsny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus cracks the inside of Szczęsny's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick
and Columbus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Szczęsny's knee momentarily.
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Szczęsny is looking to counter the offense by Columbus and move into the clinch.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Columbus scores with a decent looking hook.
Columbus throws out a powerful jab.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Columbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny half committed to a counter leg kick.
Columbus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Columbus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny wants to slow Columbus down by chopping away at his legs.
Szczęsny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Szczęsny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Columbus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Szczęsny finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Columbus checks a leg kick.
Columbus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
As Columbus tries to get set, Szczęsny tries to push him back and clinch up but Columbus manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Szczęsny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T4#
Columbus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Szczęsny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Columbus manages to circle out of the way.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Columbus.
Szczęsny with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Szczęsny lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczęsny!
A very excited looking Krzysztof Szczęsny 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: EFFA 181
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Columbus lands with a nice body kick.
Aaron misses with a body shot.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Aaron throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Aaron tried to score with a low kick but Columbus checks it.
Aaron tries to land a leg kick but Columbus saw it coming and moves away.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aaron appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Columbus punishes Aaron's body with a nice straight punch.
Aaron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Aaron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Columbus.
Columbus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aaron rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Columbus has managed to clinch.
Aaron wants to get back to striking at distance but Columbus won't allow it. #T1#
Aaron is trying to break the clinch but Columbus is controlling him.
Aaron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Columbus has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus has Aaron pressed against the ropes, preventing Aaron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Aaron manages to break the clinch.
Aaron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aaron thuds his shin into the meat of Columbus's side.
Aaron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Columbus connects with the punch.
Aaron is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
Aaron lands a jab.
Nice shot by Columbus.#T2#
Aaron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Aaron pivots, looking for a leg kick but Columbus is out of range and Aaron settles back down.
Columbus wants to slow Aaron down by chopping away at his legs.
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Aaron avoids it.
Aaron lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus throws a solid leg kick but Aaron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Columbus.
Columbus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aaron scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Aaron.
Aaron throws a right hand that Columbus ducks under and follows up with a left that Columbus also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Columbus misses.
Columbus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aaron throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Columbus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
Columbus flicks out a counter leg kick but Aaron steps away.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aaron manages to avoid it.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aaron.
Aaron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Columbus scores with a four punch combination!
Columbus stuns Aaron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus. #CL2#
Columbus clinches.
Columbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aaron backwards.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.#BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #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!
Columbus loads up on a big right hand but Aaron slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
Columbus fakes the leg kick and cracks Aaron in the body.
Aaron throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aaron throws a body kick that misses
and Columbus counters with an outside leg kick.
Aaron swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Aaron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aaron's head backwards.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Aaron moved away.
Columbus cracks Aaron with an open hand slap.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
Columbus motions for Aaron to come forward. Columbus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus 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#
Columbus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aaron will feel that in the morning.
Columbus slips under a jab from Aaron.
Columbus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Columbus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Columbus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Aaron moved out of range.
Aaron throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Columbus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Columbus.
Aaron pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aaron fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus throws a shot to the body.
Aaron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aaron backing away here, and Columbus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aaron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aaron misses with a hook to the body
and Columbus counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Aaron!
Columbus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aaron doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Columbus, as that shot connected.
Aaron throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Aaron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aaron tries to land a body kick
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aaron throws out the jab.
Aaron avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Columbus tenderised Aaron's leg. Aaron is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Aaron misses with a hook.
Columbus wants to counter the offense by Aaron and move into the clinch position.
Scott Columbus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus slips a straight right by Aaron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Columbus. Aaron shrugs it off though.
Aaron gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
Aaron ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Columbus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aaron throws a good cross that connects.
Aaron moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Aaron does no damage.
Aaron tries a head kick but it misses.
Aaron misses with a looping left.
Columbus takes a swing at Aaron's ribcage but misses.
Aaron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Columbus lands a right hook to the body.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
Columbus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aaron takes a step back to recover.
Aaron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Columbus feints and then cracks Aaron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aaron down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Aaron down. #T4#
Aaron misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
Columbus scores with the left hand. Aaron knows he should have avoided that one.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses
and Aaron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Aaron blocks the low kick.
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
Columbus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Columbus lands with a cross. #CL2#
Columbus forces Aaron back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Columbus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Columbus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Aaron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Columbus connects with a body shot.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus lands a really nice looking cross but Aaron seems unphased.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Aaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbus slips a straight right by Aaron.
Aaron tries to move into range but Columbus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Aaron's head.
A low kick from Aaron misses
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aaron steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Columbus. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
Columbus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Aaron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Columbus thuds a left hand into Aaron's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Columbus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aaron works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Aaron's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Columbus slips under a jab from Aaron.
Columbus swings for the body but Aaron moves out of range.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aaron.
Aaron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aaron feints and then cracks Columbus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbus down.
Aaron 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.
Aaron avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Aaron is looking to counter with a body kick.
Columbus lands with a straight right. Aaron didn't see that one coming.
Hank Aaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Columbus has closed the distance and engaged Aaron in a clinch.
Columbus tries to work over Aaron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aaron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
Aaron will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Columbus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Columbus prevents Aaron from breaking the clinch.
Aaron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Columbus keeps control of Aaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aaron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Aaron.
Columbus prevents Aaron from breaking the clinch.
Aaron working aggressively here.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.
Columbus lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Aaron is trying to push Columbus away but Columbus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Aaron struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.
Aaron is looking to break free of the clinch but Columbus has double underhooks.
Aaron tries to break free but Columbus pushes him back against the ropes.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Aaron avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes. #BC#
Aaron manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Columbus.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus lands with a hook. Aaron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aaron 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.#T4#
Aaron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aaron.
No joy there for Aaron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick there by Columbus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aaron.
Aaron misses with a leg kick
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aaron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Aaron is rocked!
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Aaron sees coming a mile off.
Scott Columbus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Aaron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aaron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Columbus 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Columbus made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EFFA 179 - PPV
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Maciver rushes Columbus and presses him up against the ropes.
Maciver blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Maciver lands an uppercut.
Maciver lands a right hand.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maciver misses with some punches.
Maciver lands with a right to the head.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maciver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
Maciver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Maciver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Columbus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maciver finds it's way round the side to connect with Columbus's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Maciver misses its intended target.
Maciver misses with a shot to the body
and Columbus counters with an inside leg kick.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maciver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Columbuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Columbus scores with a hook to the body. Maciver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Maciver misses. #T1#
Maciver looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Columbus stuns Maciver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Columbus delivers a nice body kick.
Maciver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Columbus.
Columbus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maciver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maciver wants to clinch up but Columbus keeps it at a distance.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maciver.
Maciver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maciver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Donal Maciver has been cut.
Maciver swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Columbus counters with a straight right hand.
Donal Maciver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maciver connects with a right hand. Columbus shakes it off.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus misses with a body shot. #T2#
Maciver throws a right hand that misses
and Columbus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maciver 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.#CL2#
Maciver has Columbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maciver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maciver prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Maciver is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Columbus.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maciver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Maciver. #BC2#
Maciver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Columbus looks to land a combination but Maciver avoids it well.
No joy there for Maciver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maciver moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Maciver throws the left hand but Columbus avoids the punch easily.
Columbus throws a quick counter head kick but Maciver was just out of range.#T3#
Maciver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciver catches Columbus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Columbus lands a jab to the head.
Maciver lands with an overhand left.
Maciver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Maciver.
Columbus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maciver connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Columbus's hands.
Maciver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Maciver uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Maciver misses
and Columbus counters with a three punch combo that has Maciver backing up. Maciver nods at Columbus to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Columbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maciver doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Columbus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maciver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Columbus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maciver checks a leg kick nicely.
Maciver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maciver just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus throws a lazy body kick
and Maciver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciver swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maciver.
Columbus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maciver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Columbus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Maciver avoids it.
Maciver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maciver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maciver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donal Maciver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donal Maciver's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maciver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Columbus in his tracks.
Maciver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbus.
Maciver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maciver swings widly with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a left to the body.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Maciver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Maciver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Maciver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maciver misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maciver under the eye.
Maciver misses with a lunging right hand
and Columbus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maciver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Maciver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maciver connects with a crisp jab.
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maciver now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Columbus tenderised Maciver's leg. Maciver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Maciver raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good shot there by Maciver.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Maciver sees coming a mile off.
Maciver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maciver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maciver avoids a kick to the body.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Maciver misses with a straight left.
Maciver cracks Columbus with a good jab.
Maciver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus throws a big counter combination but Maciver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maciver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maciver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maciver loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Maciver throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Maciver misses.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maciver lands a lovely overhand right.
Maciver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Maciver misses with the combination.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maciver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maciver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maciver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Columbus.
Columbus moves out of range as Maciver strikes.
Maciver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maciver cracks Columbus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Maciver connects with a crisp jab.
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Columbus misses #CL2#
and Maciver counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maciver backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maciver lands a right hand.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Columbus gets through Maciver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Columbus lands with a right to the head.
Maciver misses with the head strike.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Columbus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Columbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maciver lands an uppercut.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciver controls his hands.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Maciver is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maciver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donal Maciver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donal Maciver'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maciver throws a right hand that Columbus ducks under and follows up with a left that Columbus also avoids with ease.
Columbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Columbus defending well as Maciver loads up on a big left hand.
Columbus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus sizes up Maciver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Maciver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body. Maciver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Columbus does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maciver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Columbus.
Columbus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maciver's head.
Maciver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Maciver moved away.
Maciver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maciver wants to clinch
and Columbus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maciver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Columbus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Columbus connects with a crisp jab.
Columbus fails to land with a series of punches.
Columbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus scores with the left hand. Maciver knows he should have avoided that one.
Columbus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maciver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Maciver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Columbus counters with a low kick, right behind Maciver 's knee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Columbus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Maciver.
Maciver blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Maciver.
Nice body kick there by Columbus.
Maciver loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus swings for the body but Maciver moves out of range.
Columbus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maciver misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Maciver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Maciver cracks Columbus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Columbus slips a jab from Maciver.
Columbus throwing a counter right hand but Maciver manages to avoid it.
Columbus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maciver.
Maciver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Columbus.
Maciver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maciver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maciver throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Maciver is out of range.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Columbus. That snapped Maciver's head back.
Columbus throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Maciver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maciver misses with a knee to the head.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Maciver.
Maciver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Maciver.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Maciver.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Donal Maciver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maciver has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Columbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maciver misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maciver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donal Maciver!

Event: EFFA 175 - PPV
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Columbus tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from John on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Columbus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a low kick, right behind John 's knee.
John scores with a push kick.
John's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on John's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
John blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
A solid leg kick lands there for John.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
Columbus lands a jab to John's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John misses with a body shot.
John lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts.
John blocks a head kick by Columbus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Columbus lands an overhand right.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Columbus. That one must have hurt.
John throws a sloppy body shot
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
Columbus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Columbus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
John thows a leg kick but Columbus checks it
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Columbus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Columbus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Columbus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Columbus.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
John missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Columbus.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus. #T3#
Columbus thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Columbus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Columbus.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
John avoids the head kick by Columbus.
Columbus with a hook.
Columbus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Columbus moves out of range as John strikes.
John takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
John is rocked!
Crunch! Columbus slams his shin into John's torso.
John looks winded!
Columbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Columbus misses with a double jab.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Columbus thuds a left hand into John's body.
Columbus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Columbus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Columbus is looking to land body kicks.
Columbus scores with a push kick.
Columbus thows a body kick. John tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Columbus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to John's calf.#KD#
Columbus drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops John onto his butt! John pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus should take that round, based on the knockdown.
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#
John lands with a thumping leg kick.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Columbus lands a head shot.
John misses with a straight left.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John misses with a lunging right hand
and Columbus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus lands with a shot to the body.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Columbus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on John if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Columbus misses with a body shot.
John is breathing heavily.
Columbus throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
John takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
John lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
John lands a lovely overhand right.
John thows a leg kick but Columbus checks it #KD#
and as John resets, Columbus pounces with a savage head kick that drops John to the mat! John looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?
Columbus cracks John with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Our winner, Scott Columbus, 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: EFFA 173
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Columbus blocks a head kick by Castillo.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castillo.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Columbus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Columbus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Castillo avoids a kick to the body.
Castillo lands with a nice body kick.
Castillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Castillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castillo.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Columbus.
Castillo throws a chopping leg kick but Columbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Castillo sees coming a mile off.
Castillo thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Castillo misses its intended target.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Columbus! #CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Castillo has been cut.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses.
Castillo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Castillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Columbus.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castillo wants to clinch.
Columbus misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Castillo misses with a leg kick
and Columbus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Columbus. Columbus obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick by Castillo misses
and Columbus counters with a body kick.
Castillo swings widly with a right hand
and Columbus counters with an outside leg kick.
Castillo misses with a straight left.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Castillo wants to clinch
and Columbus counters with a nice body kick.
Castillo looks winded!
Columbus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castillo throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.#T3#
That kick from Columbus tenderised Castillo's leg. Castillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Columbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Castillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab from Castillo.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Castillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castillo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Columbus - that will leave a mark!
Jab by Columbus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Columbus connects with an inside leg kick.
Columbus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castillo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Columbus.
Columbus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Columbus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Columbus.
Castillo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Castillo sees coming a mile off.
Columbus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castillo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castillo blocks the body kick.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Columbus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Columbus cracks Castillo with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Castillo is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Castillo is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Columbus jabs Castillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castillo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Castillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Castillo moved out of range.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillo can do to turn this around?
Castillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castillo throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castillo walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Columbus lands a nice hook to Castillo's body. Castillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Castillo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castillo misses with a body shot
and Columbus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Columbus scores with a push kick.#KD#
Columbus connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Castillo onto his butt! Castillo bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#
Castillo is rocked!
Columbus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Columbus finish him?
Columbus lands a slapping body shot.
Castillo seems to have recovered his senses.
Castillo walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
An out of breath Scott Columbus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFFA 164
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Columbus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Columbus connects with a leg kick. Magnavox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Columbus lands a glancing blow to the side of Magnavox's head.
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick and Magnavox moves out of range easily.
Magnavox looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magnavox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Columbus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus lands a two punch combo.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnavox.
Columbus lands a nice shot that snaps Magnavox's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus throws a right hand that Magnavox ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnavox also avoids with ease.
Columbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnavox slips a jab and a cross from Columbus.
Magnavox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.#CL2#
Magnavox has managed to clinch. #T1#
Magnavox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magnavox taking a breather.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Magnavox throws a head punch that misses.
Magnavox lands with a short shot to the head.
Magnavox prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus tries a body shot but Magnavox blocks it.
Magnavox throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magnavox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Magnavox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnavox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magnavox lands a nice uppercut.
Magnavox lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnavox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnavox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnavox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbus is keeping busy.
Magnavox swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnavox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Columbus's efforts to push away.
Magnavox lands with a left to the head.
Columbus blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Columbus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magnavox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnavox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnavox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnavox scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Magnavox gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magnavox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Magnavox has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magnavox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnavox's elbow.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Magnavox is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Magnavox.
Magnavox keeps control of Columbus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Columbus working hard to break the clinch.
Magnavox swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Magnavox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magnavox lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Columbus moves forwards but Magnavox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Magnavox.
Magnavox tries to close the distance and clinch but Columbus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magnavox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
Columbus 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.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnavox throws out the jab.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses.
Magnavox avoids the head kick by Columbus.
Magnavox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magnavox works the jab nicely.
Magnavox slips a jab from Columbus.
Columbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus looks for the body kick but Magnavox saw that one coming.
Columbus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magnavox jabs at Columbus's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus slips under a jab from Magnavox.
Columbus throwing a counter right hand but Magnavox manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswaldorf Magnavox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Magnavox ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Columbus misses with the body kick
and Magnavox counters with a nice leg kick.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus tests Magnavox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus thows a leg kick but Magnavox checks it
and Magnavox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Magnavox does it's job there.
Columbus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Magnavox.
Columbus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch 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!
Columbus takes a swing at Magnavox's ribcage but misses.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Magnavox moved away.
Magnavox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Magnavox lands a really nice looking cross but Columbus seems unphased.
Magnavox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Columbus in his tracks.
Magnavox scores with a sloppy right hand. Columbus should have avoided that one. #T1#
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Magnavox moves into the clinch.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch but Magnavox keeps him there for the moment.
Magnavox just leaning against Columbus, taking a breather.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magnavox. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Magnavox.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnavox lands an uppercut.
Oswaldorf Magnavox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magnavox lands with a right to the head.
Magnavox lands a right hand.
Columbus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnavox lands with a right to the head.
Magnavox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbus is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Magnavox fails to land.
A short left from Columbus.
Magnavox misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Columbus tries to break the clinch but Magnavox is controlling the position.
Magnavox throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Magnavox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnavox has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Columbus is trying to maintain a safe position but Magnavox gets an underhook and turns Columbus into the ropes.
Magnavox lands with a light punch inside.
Magnavox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnavox has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnavox misses with the head strike.
Magnavox is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magnavox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Magnavox has Columbus pushed against the ropes.
Columbus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnavox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magnavox gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnavox blocks an uppercut.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
A short left from Columbus.
Magnavox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Nice body punch from Magnavox - that landed with a thud.
Columbus tries to work over Magnavox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Magnavox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnavox gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magnavox lands an uppercut.
Magnavox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnavox blocks an uppercut.
Magnavox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnavox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magnavox blocks a body shot from Columbus.
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 right from Magnavox.
Magnavox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnavox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Magnavox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magnavox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magnavox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magnavox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Magnavox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards. #ROC2#
Columbus is rocked!
Magnavox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Magnavox.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnavox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnavox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Magnavox has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnavox lands with a short shot to the head.
Magnavox pushes Columbus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magnavox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Magnavox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswaldorf Magnavox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus'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. 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#
Magnavox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magnavox wants to clinch up but Columbus keeps it at a distance.
Magnavox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Columbus checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Magnavox.
Columbus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magnavox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Columbus misses.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus swings widly with a right hand
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus walks into a straight right hand from Magnavox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magnavox throws a leg kick but Columbus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magnavox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Magnavox looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range. #T1##CL2#
Magnavox instigates a clinch.
Magnavox misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Magnavox.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnavox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnavox lands with a light punch inside.
Magnavox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Magnavox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnavox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Magnavox breaks the clinch.
Magnavox connects with a body shot.
Columbus tries to land a body kick
and Magnavox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnavox looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Magnavox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Columbus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Magnavox.#T2#
Magnavox lands a jab to the head.
Oswaldorf Magnavox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Magnavox's defenses. #CL2#
Magnavox moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Magnavox throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Magnavox fails to land.
Magnavox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magnavox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magnavox misses with a punch to the body.
Magnavox blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Magnavox holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Columbus is trying to break free.
Magnavox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnavox lands with a left to the head.
Magnavox lands with a light punch inside.
Magnavox misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Magnavox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnavox lands a shot to the body.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Magnavox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Magnavox moves into the clinch.
Magnavox lands a left hand.
Magnavox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magnavox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magnavox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Columbus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus seems to have got his legs back now.
Magnavox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magnavox lands a shoulder strike.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnavox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnavox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Magnavox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnavox lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD2#
Magnavox creates a bit of space and cracks Columbus with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Columbus is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
BAM! Magnavox delivers a spinning backfist that drops Columbus like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Oswaldorf Magnavox!
In defeat, Scott Columbus stepped up to the mic, saying 'I salute you...and may I be the first to wish you Good-Luck for our rematch. Due to an unexplained glitch, i was unable to train for the last 4 days,...I apologize to the fans and to the EFFA for my preformance.'.

Event: EFFA 160: HW Knockout League 2
Date: May 05, 2016

#R1#
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Columbus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #KD2#
Columbus scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Pulkkinen to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Columbus avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Columbus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Columbus.
It appears Pulkkinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Columbus misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Pulkkinen misses
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Columbus punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Columbus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.#T1#
Columbus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen walks into a stiff left hand from Columbus.
Pulkkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Columbus on the side of the head.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pulkkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Columbus lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Pulkkinen out cold! Pulkkinen is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Columbus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Columbus made sure he mentioned HERITAGE! (message for laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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