Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL156
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Krause shoots in and gets a takedown into Soares's guard.#ES#
Soares manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
A combination from Krause does no damage.
Soares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krause shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soares pinned against the cage. Soares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Soares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krause works Soares's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Krause drives through with a takedown into Soares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Soares has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krause is proving hard to escape from.
Krause working a defensive guard here.
Krause is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Krause looking for a guillotine here but Soares defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Soares pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Soares decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krause displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
Krause will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krause.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause misses with a wild combination.
Krause lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Krause swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a three punch combo that has Krause backing up. Krause nods at Soares to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Krause looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Soares!
Soares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krause. #SUB2#
Krause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soares taking a bit of punishment here - Krause scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Krause goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krause's guard! Nice work there by Soares! #T4#
Soares preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Krause looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soares has picked Krause up and slammed him! Krause can't keep hold of the triangle and Soares manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soares pulls his head out easily.
Krause wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well.
Soares wants to stand up but Krause has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Krause is looking to improve his position.
Krause is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Soares decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares 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#
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krause connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krause lands a nice shot that snaps Soares's head back.
Soares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.#TD2#
Krause shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soares is trying to defend but Krause finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Soares is looking to escape.
Krause thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soares's head. #SUB2#
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Soares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krause throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Krause trying to advance position but Soares counters by regaining guard.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
Krause stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krause throws a strike but Soares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Krause is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soares wanted to stand there but Krause had control of the position. #SU#
Soares stands and steps away. Krause gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Soares throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Soares.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krause misses with a hook.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Soares throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause. #T3#
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soares as he jumps to the side.
Soares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Krause.
Krause takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krause fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Soares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soares but Soares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Krause lands.
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krause misses with a takedown
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Krause shoots for a double leg takedown but Soares sprawls well. He's pushed Krause's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krause slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soares as he avoids it easily.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soares's waist but Soares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Soares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares slips a jab from Krause.
Andre Soares is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krause.
A quick step to the side and Soares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Soares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Krause shoots for a takedown but Soares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soares rather than just go for the knockout.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Krause. Those never looked like landing.
Soares is looking for a counter combo.
Krause digs a good body shot into Soares's ribs.
Krause jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Krause's head but Krause sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Soares punishes Krause's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krause, as that shot connected.
Soares throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Soares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Krause moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soares as he jumps to the side.
Soares appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Soares stalks Krause and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krause's face. Krause staggers backwards, shaken.
Andre Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Soares.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Krause swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Soares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soares.
Soares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soares defends it well.
Krause looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Krause throws a right hand that Soares ducks under and follows up with a left that Soares also avoids with ease.
As Krause looks to move away, Soares throws a big counter combo but Krause just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Krause shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krause was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Krause crashes against the mat.
James Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Soares bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Soares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soares 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Soares!
Andre Soares really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: DFN#44 Picker vs Fagaro
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Babakov misses with the combination.
Soares throws out a counter right but Babakov avoids it with no problem.
Soares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Babakov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soares manages to circle out of the way.
Soares darts in looking for a takedown but Babakov gets double underhooks and turns Soares into the cage.
Babakov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergei Babakov has been cut.
Babakov cracks Soares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babakov avoids the body shot from Soares.
Soares takes one to the chin there.
Soares defending well as Babakov loads up on a big left hand.
Soares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Babakov defends it well.#T1#
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soares looks for a takedown but Babakov sprawls well.
Babakov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sergei Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Soares.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babakov.
Babakov misses with a wild body shot.
Soares slips under a jab from Babakov.
Soares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babakov looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Soares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Babakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Babakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soares jumps guard but Babakov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Babakov manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babakov.
Babakov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vale Tudo MMA Akedemija in the buildup to the fight.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babakov.
Sergei Babakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Babakov.
Babakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Babakov.
Babakov tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Babakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Babakov lands a slapping body shot.
Babakov swings for the body but Soares moves out of range. #T3#
Soares throws a right hand that Babakov ducks under and follows up with a left that Babakov also avoids with ease.
Babakov tries to counter by clinching up but Soares breaks away and moves out of range.
A left and a right from Babakov both land. Nice combination.
Babakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soares circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Soares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Babakov connects with a nice looking jab.
Soares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Soares goes for a double leg but Babakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babakov continues to drive forward.
Babakov dips to his left and cracks Soares with an uppercut!#ROC#
Soares is rocked!
Soares scores with a decent looking hook.
Soares is still on wobbly legs! Can Babakov finish him?
Soares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babakov pinned against the cage. Babakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Babakov scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babakov tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babakov misses with the combination.
Soares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babakov moves away.
Soares seems to have recovered his senses.
Babakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.
Babakov throws a lazy right hand but Soares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babakov lands a jab to Soares's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Babakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Babakov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Soares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babakov.
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares walks into a stiff left hand from Babakov.
The fighters circling - Soares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babakov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Babakov.
Babakov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Soares slips under a jab.
A combination from Babakov does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soares! But no joy.
Babakov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Soares counters with a single leg into guard. Babakov didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Soares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soares wants to control from the top but Babakov keeps moving.
Soares pushing down on Babakov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Soares trying to advance position but Babakov counters by regaining guard.
Soares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Soares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Babakov, who protects the arm well.
Babakov wants to control but Soares postures up.
Soares misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Soares goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Babakov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soares but great work by Babakov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Soares tries to get to full guard but Babakov has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Babakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babakov has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Andre Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Babakov defends easily.
Soares is trying to control the position but Babakov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Soares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergei Babakov'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#
Babakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babakov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Babakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Babakov.
Babakov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babakov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Soares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babakov sprawls well. Babakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soares gets slowly back to his feet.
Babakov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Babakov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babakov misses with a body punch
and Soares counters with a nice uppercut.
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babakov.
Soares is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babakov scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Babakov there.#T2#
Soares dodges the punch combination from Babakov.
Babakov takes a swing at Soares's ribcage but misses.
Soares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babakov tries to avoid it but Soares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babakov to the ground. Babakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergei Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Soares.
Babakov lands a jab.
Donk. Babakov catches Soares right on the button with a cross.
Babakov scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babakov digs a good body shot into Soares's ribs.#T3#
Babakov swings widly with a right hand
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares loads up on a big right hand but Babakov slips the punch.
Babakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares walks into a jab.
Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sergei Babakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares throws a jab when Babakov was well out of range.
Babakov cracks a nice hook into Soares's ribs.#T4##TD2#
Soares shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babakov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Soares is trying to get an arm triangle but Babakov is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Babakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Soares tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Babakov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babakov 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Babakov!

Event: DFN#33 Wrexham vs Lafayette
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
A cross from Shelby lands.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range. #CL#
Soares moves into the clinch.#TD#
Soares gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shelby keeps working. #SUB#
Soares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shelby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shelby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soares prevents Shelby from standing back up. #SUB#
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shelby sees it coming and defends easily.
Shelby is trying to stand back up but Soares is controlling him
Shelby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Soares is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
Shelby kicks Soares off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Shelby connects with a single shot there.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soares is looking to clinch but Shelby is avoiding it.
Shelby throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shelby throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shelby loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
Soares tries to clinch up.#T2#
Shelby connects with the punch.
Shelby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Shelby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shelby lands an overhand right.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shelby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shelby connects with a crisp jab.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
Shelby takes a swing at Soares's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shelby!
Shelby lunges at Soares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soares's hand. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
Soares tries to counter by clinching up but Shelby breaks away and moves out of range.
Soares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Shelby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby misses with a hook to the body
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soares moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Soares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shelby throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shelby manages to circle out of the way.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
As Shelby tries to get set, Soares tries to push him back and clinch up but Shelby manages to avoid the attempt.
Shelby throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Soares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4##BC2#
Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soares throws a body punch but Shelby moves out of range.
It seemed like Shelby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Soares tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
Soares wants to clinch up but Shelby keeps it at a distance.
Soares ducks right into an uppercut from Shelby.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soares moves away.
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Soares is looking to counter the offense by Shelby and move into the clinch.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
As Shelby looks to move away, Soares throws a big counter combo but Shelby just gets out of the way.
Shelby works Soares's body with a nice hook.
Soares slips a straight right by Shelby.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Soares avoids nicely.
Shelby jabs Soares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soares blocks a jab.
Soares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shelby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Soares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soares misses with a body shot.
Shelby misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage. #BC2#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares tries to counter by clinching up but Shelby breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Soares takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo!
Tommy Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Soares forces Shelby back against the cage and clinches.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Soares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Soares blocks a body shot from Shelby. #BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soares slips under a jab.
Shelby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soares doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Shelby works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
Soares wants to clinch up but Shelby keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Shelby misses.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shelby misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
Soares moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Soares is looking to wear down Shelby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shelby scores with a nice right hand.
Soares misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Shelby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelby misses with a left hand
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away. #T3#
Nice shot by Shelby.
Soares moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Shelby connects with the punch.
Soares walks into a left hand.
Shelby misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Soares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shelby looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Soares is looking to counter the offense by Shelby and move into the clinch.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Shelby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soares. Soares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Shelby tries to get set, Soares tries to push him back and clinch up but Shelby manages to avoid the attempt.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Shelby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soares in his tracks.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
It looked like Soares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shelby.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Soares.
Soares has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Soares looks to clinch
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Soares slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Soares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shelby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shelby swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby throws a right hand that misses
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
Good shot there by Shelby.
Soares avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Shelby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soares tries to move into range but Shelby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Soares is rocked!
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shelby.
Soares is looking for a counter combo.
Shelby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Soares ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soares throws out a powerful jab.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shelby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Shelby lands a nice hook to Soares's body. Soares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby misses with a body punch #CL#
and Soares moves into the clinch.
Shelby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shelby pushes Soares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Shelby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Soares moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
As Shelby looks to move away, Soares throws a big counter combo but Shelby just gets out of the way.
Shelby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soares.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shelby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Shelby misses with a hook.
Shelby lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Shelby cracks Soares with a good jab.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soares moves away.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soares moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Shelby connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Shelby.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shelby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shelby lands with an overhand left.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Soares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shelby throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Shelby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soares momentarily.
A big right from Shelby misses. #T3#
Soares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shelby scores with the left hand. Soares knows he should have avoided that one.
Soares tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
Soares thuds a left hand into Shelby's body.
Soares slips a straight right by Shelby.
Shelby missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares closes the distance but Shelby moves to the side
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shelby counters with a crisp right that sends Soares to the canvas! Shelby follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby!

Event: DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Qiang misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Soares clinches with his opponent.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Qiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qiang throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
Qiang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Qiang throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Qiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Qiang.
Soares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Qiang is stalling here. #BC#
Qiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Qiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Qiang misses.
Qiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Soares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely.
Soares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soares landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Qiang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soares on the ground.
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Qiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Qiang dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Qiang preventing the sweep. #T3#
Qiang tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Soares is trying to hold Qiang in close to prevent damage but Qiang has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
Soares is looking to control Qiang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soares avoid being mounted?
Soares wants to improve his position but Qiang is controlling well. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soares is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is looking to improve his position.
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 Wang Qiang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Qiang misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Qiang gets caught napping as Soares dives in and scores a takedown. Qiang manages to retain guard.
Qiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang pulls Soares in close to prevent any damage.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses.
Soares postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is looking to work some ground and pound but Qiang has wrist control.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Soares is stalling in the full guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Qiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qiang throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Soares counters with a single leg into guard. Qiang didn't expect that.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely. #T2#
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soares's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soares is pushing down on Qiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Soares has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qiang is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
Soares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Soares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Qiang's head.
Soares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soares working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Qiang's thigh. Qiang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Qiang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soares wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Soares forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qiang sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Soares wants to work for an arm triangle but Qiang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Soares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Soares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Soares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soares wants to control but Qiang is keeping him busy.
Qiang is looking for a sweep.
Soares wants to control but Qiang is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qiang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Soares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Soares is looking to take a break and control but Qiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qiang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qiang dodges the ground and pound from Soares.#T2##SUB2#
Soares tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qiang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soares's best efforts.
Qiang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Qiang's head. #SUB2#
Soares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Qiang defends it well. #SUB2#
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qiang sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Soares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Qiang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soares.
Soares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qiang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Soares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Soares in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Qiang tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DUEL#137 Champion vs Champion
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Iron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soares doesn't seem bothered though.
Iron misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Soares counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Iron is not content to let Soares control the position.
Soares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Soares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iron is trying to maintain the position but Soares is very close to passing his half guard.
Iron preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Soares lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Iron has hold of Soares's hands but Soares slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Soares scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iron trying to control here.
Soares lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soares winds up and cracks Iron with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Iron is rocked!
Soares scores with a big shot! Iron's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Iron! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Soares!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andre Soares thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SFC30 - Brasi vs Bang
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Chance throws the kick towards the body but Soares avoids it.
Soares blocks a head kick by Chance.
Soares attempts a counter takedown but Chance avoids it well and moves away.
Soares has been working on his balance at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chance.
Soares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soares avoids the body shot from Chance.
Soares feints a jab promting Chance to slip. Soares then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chance slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Zero Chance has been cut.
Chance looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zero Chance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick from Chance lands but Soares takes it in his stride.
Soares avoids the head kick by Chance. #TD#
Soares closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chance to the mat! Chance manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Chance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Chance blocks nicely. #T1#
Soares wants to control from the top but Chance keeps moving.
Chance has momentary wrist control but Soares slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Chance is rocked!
Soares postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Chance covers up, he's hurt! Soares keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Soares and the ref steps in to end the fight! Soares can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition 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: SFC28 - Pendragon vs Yol
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Frunze jabs Soares right on the nose. Soares blinks but takes it well.
Soares misses with a takedown attempt - Frunze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frunze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soares moves out of range of the body kick.
Frunze misses with a straight left.
Soares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Soares moves out of range of the body kick.
Frunze pushes Soares away with a front kick.
Soares misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Soares takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frunze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Soares misses with a hook
and Soares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soares is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Frunze Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Soares is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Timur Frunze!

Event: SFC27 - TBC
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Chance misses with a hook to the body
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Zero Chance has been cut.
Soares tries to bum rush Chance with a series of wild strikes but Chance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Chance rushes Soares and presses him up against the cage.
We've been informed that Chance 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.
Chance jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chance misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Soares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chance scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chance misses with the combination.
A left lands for Soares.
Soares avoids the head kick by Chance.
Soares missing with a left hand there. Chance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Soares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chance on his heels. He'll look to pass Chance's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Chance has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Soares is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Chance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soares is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Chance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chance counters with a three punch combo that has Soares backing up. Soares nods at Chance to acknowledge the strikes.
Chance scores with a head kick.
Chance throws a sloppy body shot
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Chance is rocked!
Soares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chance is still on wobbly legs! Can Soares finish him?
Chance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soares connects with a superb combination that knocks Chance out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Soares before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Chance!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Soares!
After the big win, Andre Soares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SFC23 - Pichushkin vs Sandow
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Hendrix dodges the punch combination from Soares.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendrix with the counter takedown but Soares avoids it easily.
Soares throws a series of punches but Hendrix avoids them all with ease.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hendrix or perhaps it was just good defense by Soares, which made it look bad. #KD#
Nice combo by Soares! Oh, that's hurt him - Hendrix falls to the canvas and Soares follows him into side control. #ROC#
Hendrix is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Soares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Hendrix is trying to improve his position.
Soares wants to take a breather but Hendrix manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Soares.
Soares trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hendrix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soares regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendrix is aware though and is defending well.
Soares wants to sweep but no luck.
Soares pulls Hendrix in to control the position.
Hendrix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soares's guard.
Hendrix is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soares tries to get to full guard but Hendrix has control of the leg.
Soares moves into full guard. #SUB#
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendrix defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hendrix working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hendrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hendrix looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hendrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Soares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soares has managed to get both his arms back between Hendrix's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Soares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendrix.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrix can do to turn this around?
Hendrix darts in looking for a takedown but Soares gets double underhooks and turns Hendrix into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Soares misses the target.
Hendrix dives in for a single leg takedown but Soares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hendrix.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Hendrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hendrix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soares as he avoids it easily.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense.
Andre Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Soares lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Hendrix goes down and covers up as Soares starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Soares!
After the big win, Andre Soares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Andre Hendrix had this to say: 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.

Event: SFC18 - Bowman vs Morozov
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Hines swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares misses with a two punch combination.
Soares throws a combination that misses
and Hines counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Soares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hines trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Hines is defending against the submission attempts here by Soares.
Soares is trying to control. Hines wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soares is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Hines wants to sweep but no luck.
Hines keeps trying to improve his position.
Hines being controlled here, momentarily.
Hines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Hines is keeping the position.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hines controlling Soares's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hines dodges the punch combination from Soares.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Soares moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hines scores with a sloppy right hand. Soares should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Hines throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hines has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Soares misses with a body punch
and Hines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Soares moves away from the strike by Hines.
Soares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Hines.
Soares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Hines there.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares throws an off balance right hand
and Hines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soares throws a combination that misses
and Hines counters with a nice body shot.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hines throws out a counter right but Soares avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Soares misses its intended target.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Hines on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soares falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hines to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Hines shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hines looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Hines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hines looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hines works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but L Manning Hines will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Hines let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Soares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hines circles away.
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hines scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hines cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hines lands with a cross.
Soares misses with a double jab.
Soares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hines counters with a nice uppercut.
L Manning Hines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soares fails to land the takedown.
Soares wants to clinch
and Hines counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Soares misses
and Hines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Soares is rocked!#T1#
Hines lands with a hook. Soares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Soares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hines jabs at Soares's body.
Soares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hines tests Soares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hines drops Soares with a naaaaasty hook - Soares is in real trouble here! Hines dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). L Manning Hines!
After the big win, L Manning Hines made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SFN4 St Petersburg
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Soares looks to land a combination but Hardcastle avoids it well.
Soares tries to bum rush Hardcastle with a series of wild strikes but Hardcastle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a shoot takedown. Soares fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Hardcastle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardcastle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hardcastle trying to keep a closed guard but Soares is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardcastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soares is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hardcastle is trying to keep Soares in close.
Hardcastle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardcastle, not yet.
Hardcastle keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass.
Hardcastle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've been hearing that Soares has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hardcastle keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardcastle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardcastle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardcastle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardcastle defends well and Soares ends up having to push Hardcastle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardcastle feints the counter takedown.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardcastle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soares feints a jab promting Hardcastle to slip. Soares then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardcastle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soares shoots in for a takedown but Hardcastle shows good takedown defense.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle with the counter takedown but Soares avoids it easily.
Hardcastle throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardcastle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Hardcastle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardcastle feints the counter takedown.
Hardcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soares wants to clinch but Hardcastle slips to the side#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Soares keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hardcastle slows the pace down in half guard.
Hardcastle is pressing down on Soares's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soares is holding on for now. #T4#
Soares moves into full guard.
Hardcastle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Soares looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hardcastle is defending well. Soares quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hardcastle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Soares celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Soares!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andre Soares waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SFC14 - Bowman vs Rockerfeller
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Chance throws a jab but it's blocked by Soares. #TD#
Soares drives through with a takedown into Chance's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Soares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soares passes Chance's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chance tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
Chance wants to stand back up but Soares manages to pass into side control.
Soares sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chance is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chance prevents Soares from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chance is pushing Soares's head away, looking to escape. Soares manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Soares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chance, who protects the arm well.
Chance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soares scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chance to see if he's OK.#T1##SUB#
Soares tries for a kimura but Chance is defending well.
Soares gets to mount! Chance was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Soares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soares lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Zero Chance has been cut.
Chance is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Soares pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Soares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chance blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Chance is looking to improve his position but Soares isn't that keen on the idea.
Soares lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've been hearing that Soares has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Soares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chance is looking to escape.
Soares scoring with strikes but Chance is staying in there. #ROC#
Chance is rocked!
Soares postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Chance bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Soares and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Aspire 45: Hayes vs Gracie
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Soares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rackham counters with a straight right hand.
Rackham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
Soares throws a combination that misses
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Rackham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
It seemed like Rackham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rackham feints and then cracks Soares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soares down.
Soares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soares misses with the combination.
No joy there for Soares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rackham throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares tries to clinch
and Rackham counters with a head kick.
Soares throws a series of punches but Rackham avoids them all with ease.
Rackham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Soares's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Rackham darts in and clinches Soares up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rackham.
Rackham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rackham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rackhams head. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Rackham has been cut.
Soares scores with a shot to the side of Rackham's head.
Rackham lands with a light punch inside.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rackham blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soares.
Rackham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Soares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares pushes Rackham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Rackham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham scores with a shot to the side of Soares's head.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soares.
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Soares.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
Rackham gets through Soares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham lands with a light punch inside.
Rackham lands an uppercut.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
Rackham misses with some punches.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rackham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Rackham misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rackham.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Soares tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares prevents a body shot from Rackham.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Soares lands a nice uppercut.
Soares working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Rackham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Soares gets a clinch.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Rackham cracks Soares with a nice body shot.
Rackham scores with a hook to the body.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham digs a right hand underneath Soares's ribcage. Soares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soares tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham misses with a body punch.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rackham as the two fighters clinch.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares blocking some punches.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Rackham.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares prevents a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rackham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack Rackham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham scores with a hook to the body.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rackham.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares misses with some punches.
Rackham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares lands a hook that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
Rackham misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares scores with a hook to the body.
Soares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Rackham tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Soares.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
A short right from Rackham on the inside.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soares.
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham lands a shot to the body.
Rackham working aggressively here.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Rackham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Rackham's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rackham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rackham.
Soares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rackham to score with a decent uppercut.
Soares misses with a hook to the body
and Rackham counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Soares is rocked!
Jack Rackham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rackham cracks Soares with an open hand slap.
Oh Soares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rackham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares misses with an uppercut
and Rackham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rackham shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soares tries to clinch there but Rackham circles away.
Rackham closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Soares! Rackham dives in looking to finish! Soares is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 39
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Soares gets a takedown into half guard.
Soares seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soares trying to control from half guard but Atsushii is working away.
Atsushii tries to roll over but Soares keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Soares seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Soares wants to pass the guard but Atsushii is defending well.
Atsushii wants to get back to full guard.
Soares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Soares is trying to control. Atsushii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atsushii is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atsushii is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soares keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Soares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atsushii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Atsushii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soares is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atsushii.
Atsushii delivers a nice body kick.
Atsushii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soares misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atsushii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Atsushii misses its target.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atsushii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atsushii finds it's way round the side to connect with Soares's head.
Atsushii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atsushii connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuroda Atsushii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soares swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Atsushii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atsushii throws a series of strikes that have Soares backpedaling.
Soares tries to clinch but Atsushii is having none of it.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atsushii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Soares is looking to clinch. #T4#
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Atsushii circles away.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soares tries to clinch up but Atsushii circles away and keeps his distance.
Atsushii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuroda Atsushii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushii. That's going to slow Soares down.
Nice takedown defense from Atsushii. No joy for Soares on that attempt.
Atsushii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soares tries for a takedown but Atsushii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Atsushii finds it's target.
Soares wants to clinch up but Atsushii keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atsushii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atsushii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atsushii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atsushii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soares fails with the takedown.
Kuroda Atsushii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Soares.
Soares is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuroda Atsushii 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#
Atsushii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soares at a distance.
Atsushii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soares tries to clinch up but Atsushii circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Soares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Atsushii keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Atsushii keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares looking to sit in guard and control but Atsushii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Atsushii stays in close to Soares's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Soares isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atsushii stacks Soares on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atsushii!
Atsushii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working.
Soares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atsushii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Atsushii is keen to just control but Soares is a slippery customer.
Soares wants to improve his position but Atsushii is controlling well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atsushii is keen to just control but Soares is a slippery customer.
Atsushii is thwarting Soares's attempts to control the position.
Soares might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atsushii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Soares is looking to improve his position.
Atsushii trying to control the pace.
Atsushii is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Atsushii's guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Atsushii keeps moving.
Soares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Atsushii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soares trying to control but Atsushii is working from the bottom. #T4#
Atsushii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soares's guard. #REVR#
Atsushii looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Soares postures up.
Soares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Kuroda Atsushii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Atsushii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Soares rushes Atsushii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushii.
Soares tries a body shot but Atsushii blocks it. #BC#
Atsushii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atsushii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soares throws a series of punches but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Soares clinches up with Atsushii and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Atsushii.
Atsushii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Atsushii - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Atsushii. #BC#
Atsushii breaks from the clinch.
Atsushii thows a body kick. Soares tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soares throws a right hand that Atsushii ducks under and follows up with a left that Atsushii also avoids with ease.
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!
Donk. Atsushii catches Soares right on the button with a cross.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Soares darts in and clinches Atsushii up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Atsushii breaks the clinch.
Atsushii connects with a leg kick. Soares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soares throws a looping overhand right but Atsushii ducks down to avoid it.
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atsushii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Atsushii tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares tries to move into range but Atsushii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the head.
Atsushii lands with a straight right. Soares didn't see that one coming.
Soares tries to clinch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii lunges at Soares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soares's hand.
Atsushii connects with a nice looking jab.
Soares wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Atsushii.
Soares tries to clinch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushii chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Soares clinches with his opponent.
Soares working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Atsushii.
Atsushii looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Atsushii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atsushii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soares under the eye.
Atsushii lands a glancing blow to the side of Soares's head.
Atsushii scores with a hook.
Soares tries to clinch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Atsushii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atsushii.
Atsushii cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atsushii scoring well with a low kick there.
Atsushii scores with a shot to the body.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Atsushii pushes him off.#CL2#
Soares closes the distance and pushes Atsushii back into the cage.
Atsushii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Atsushii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushii. #T3##BC#
Atsushii breaks the clinch.
Atsushii feints and then cracks Soares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soares down.
Atsushii swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Atsushii lands a jab.
Atsushii tests Soares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atsushii scores with a punch to the head.
Kuroda Atsushii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atsushii thows a body kick. Soares tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares moves out of range as Atsushii throws a body kick.
Soares tries to move into range but Atsushii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Soares misses. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Atsushii.
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!
Soares wants to clinch.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares wants to clinch up but Atsushii keeps it at a distance.
Atsushii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soares doesn't seem bothered though.
Atsushii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Atsushii.
Atsushii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atsushii slips under a jab.
Andre Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Atsushii slams his shin into Soares's torso.
Soares is looking to clinch but Atsushii is avoiding it.
Atsushii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuroda Atsushii is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares looks to land a combination. Atsushii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atsushii, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 34
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Modesto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soares darts in trying to clinch
and Modesto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Modesto closes the distance and clinches.
Modesto misses with a body punch.
Modesto lands a hook that snaps the head of Soares backwards. #TD2#
Soares is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Modesto can't fight it off and eventually Soares manages to take the fight to the floor. Modesto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Soares won't allow Modesto to sweep him here.
Soares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soares preventing the sweep.
Soares controlling from the top position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modesto wants to stand and escape but Soares is having none of it.
Modesto controlling the position.
Soares won't allow Modesto to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Modesto keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlos Francisco Modesto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Modesto against the cage.
Modesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Modesto struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Modesto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares blocks a body shot from Modesto. #T2#
Modesto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Modesto.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
Modesto blocks a body shot from Soares.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Modesto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Modesto misses with the head strike.
Soares scores with a shoulder strike.
Soares being controlled against the cage.
Soares misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modesto throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modesto.
Modesto stalling the fight.
Modesto cracks Soares with a nice body shot.
Modesto swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Modesto. #T3#
Modesto lands with a left to the head.
Modesto has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Modesto.
A head punch on the inside from Modesto fails to land.
Modesto tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
Modesto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Modesto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Modesto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Modesto.
Modesto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soares tries for a takedown but Modesto manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Soares drags the fight down to the ground.
Soares is pulling down on Modesto's head. It's preventing any offense from Modesto, at least for the moment.#T4#
Soares is trying to control the position but Modesto postures up.
Modesto throwing strikes from guard but Soares blocks nicely.
Modesto trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Modesto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Modesto defends it easily.
Modesto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Francisco Modesto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Modesto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soares has time to react.
Soares tries to clinch there but Modesto circles away.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Modesto pushes him off.
Modesto swinging wildly here.
Soares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Modesto swivels and escapes.
Modesto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Modesto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Soares rushes Modesto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Modesto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares blocks a body shot from Modesto.
Soares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Modestos head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares. #ROC2#
Modesto is rocked!#TD2#
Soares looking to score a takedown. He gets a body lock and scores a very heavy trip takedown. That's knocked the wind out of Modesto! Soares lands strikes from the mount and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Andre Soares!
A less than humble Andre Soares misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Primal 60 Nuclear
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Soares.
Galtieri shoots and misses
and Soares counters with a two punch combo.
Galtieri looks for the body kick but Soares saw that one coming.
Galtieri ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Soares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Galtieri is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soares throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Galtieri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soares's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Soares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Soares throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Galtieri escapes and throws Soares's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soares wants to improve his position but Galtieri is controlling well. #T1#
Soares is trying to control but can't.
Galtieri controlling the pace.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Galtieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galtieri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Galtieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Galtieri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Soares trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Soares is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Galtieri is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing that Galtieri has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Soares has hold of Galtieri's hands but Galtieri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Galtieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galtieri wants to control but Soares is keeping him busy. #SU#
Galtieri stands up from half guard.
Soares scores with a jab. Galtieri acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Soares misses with a wild body shot.
Galtieri throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.
Galtieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Galtieri and Soares goes tumbling to the canvas! Galtieri follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Soares is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares trying to control here.
Soares is still in real trouble! Can Galtieri finish him?
Soares is looking for a sweep. Galtieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galtieri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soares tries to get to full guard but Galtieri has control of the leg.
Galtieri controlling the action here.
Soares wants to control but Galtieri is keeping busy.
Soares is looking to improve his position.
Galtieri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Soares seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Galtieri drops an elbow to the side of Soares's head.
Galtieri throwing shots but Soares is blocking nicely.
Soares controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Soares wants to improve his position but Galtieri is controlling well. #SUB2#
Soares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galtieri pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Galtieri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Galtieri blocks a jab.
Soares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Galtieris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Paulie Galtieri has been cut.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galtieri looks to land a combination. Soares sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Galtieri thuds a left hand into Soares's body.
Galtieri misses with a body shot.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galtieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Soares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galtieri, pushing him back against the cage.
Galtieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares misses with some punches.
Galtieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galtieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galtieri blocks an uppercut.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galtieri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soaress head.
Soares lands with a right to the head.
Soares gets through Galtieri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Soares prevents the takedown attempt.
Galtieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares prevents the takedown attempt.
Galtieri blocks a body shot from Soares.
Soares prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Galtieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares digs a right hand underneath Galtieri's ribcage. Galtieri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Galtieri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soares misses with a body punch.
A short right from Galtieri on the inside.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galtieri lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Galtieri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Soares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Galtieri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soares is able to avoid easily.
Galtieri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soares.
Galtieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soares. Soares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares tries to clinch up
and Galtieri counters with a left to the body.
Galtieri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soares is fending him off so far but Galtieri persists. Nope, Soares circles away and we're back to standing.
Soares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galtieri counters with a nice body shot.
Soares tries to clinch but Galtieri moves away
and Soares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soares lunges at Galtieri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galtieri's hand.
Soares tries to move into range but Galtieri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galtieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
Galtieri avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Soares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Galtieri is rocked!
Galtieri leaves Soares with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galtieri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Galtieri throws a monster overhand right that drops Soares! Galtieri follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Galtieri!
Paulie Galtieri thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Chula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soares misses with a takedown attempt - Chula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
Soares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soares walks into a stiff left hand from Chula.
Chula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soares.
Soares wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula throws a leg kick which misses Soares's front leg but catches the back leg as Soares tries to avoid it.
Soares 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.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chula defending well as Soares loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Soares lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Chula clinches up with Soares and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Chula.
Chula lands with a left to the head.
Soares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chula is struggling to control the position.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Chula.
Soares blocks a body shot from Chula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
I was talking to Chula's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chula content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chula.
Chula gets through Soares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chula on the inside. #ROC#
Soares is rocked!#BC#
Chula breaks the clinch.
Soares is still on wobbly legs! Can Chula finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Chula.
Soares seems to have recovered his senses.
Soares walks straight into a right hand from Chula - that's dropped him! Chula jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Soares from any more punishment! Soares complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taran Chula!

Event: Primal 54 New Years Blast
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Pocc's guard.#SUB#
Pocc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soares looking to pass the guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Pocc keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soares drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soares jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Soares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Pocc is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares advances to half guard.
Soares not doing much here. #T1#
Soares is looking to take a break and control but Pocc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pocc actively working from the bottom here.
Pocc is not content to let Soares control the position.
Pocc is looking to control Soares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pocc avoid being mounted?
Soares not doing much here. #SUB2#
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pocc is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pocc tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pocc is staying active underneath Soares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pocc gets full guard.#SUB#
Pocc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pocc keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass. #SUB#
Pocc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soares wants to control from the top but Pocc keeps moving.
Soares told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Soares slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Soares trying to control the action but Pocc is working from the bottom.
Pocc trying to hold on to Soares's head to control him but Soares postures up.
Soares frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Soares is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pocc can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pocc bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Pocc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pocc has passed into side control. #T4#
Soares taking a bit of punishment here - Pocc scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Pocc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pocc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soares manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pocc's best efforts.
Pocc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Soares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pocc is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soares keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Soares trying to hold on to Pocc's head to control him but Pocc postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Soares will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Soares gets a clinch.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pocc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soares digs a right hand into Pocc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pocc's gas tank.
Pocc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pocc wants a takedown but no success here.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Pocc wants a takedown.
Pocc can't get the takedown.
Pocc is working for takedown but Soares is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soares gets through Pocc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Soares.
Soares lands with a short shot to the head.
Soares prevents the takedown attempt.
Soares lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Soares scores with a shoulder strike.
Pocc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pocc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soares after a bit of a struggle.
Soares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pocc goes for a takedown attempt but Soares pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pocc swivels and escapes.
Pocc appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soares drops Pocc with a naaaaasty hook - Pocc is in real trouble here! Soares dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Soares!
In his post fight interview, Andre Soares started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Primal 41
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Soares connects with a right hand. Campobello shakes it off.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
Campobello tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Campobello keeps the fight on the outside.
Campobello misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Campobello on the inside.
Soares misses with some punches. #TD#
Campobello is trying to trip Soares. He has hold of a leg but Soares is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Campobello persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Animal House inform us that Soares has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Soares is trying to keep Campobello in close.
Campobello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campobello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Campobello throwing strikes but missing.
Soares trying to control the position here.
Campobello passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campobello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Campobello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Campobello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soares is just riding it out for now. Campobello eventually gives up the hold.
Soares trying to hold on to Campobello's head to control him but Campobello postures up. #T2#
Campobello prevents Soares from improving his position.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campobello postures up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campobello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campobello has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Soares looking to control but Campobello passes into half guard. #SUB#
Campobello is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Campobello trying to control from half guard but Soares is working away. #SUB#
Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campobello is pressing down on Soares's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soares is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Campobello is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campobello. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Campobello prevents Soares from improving his position.
Campobello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Sam Campobello will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Soares swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Campobello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soares avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Soares is blocking nicely.
Soares tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Campobello has Soares pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands with a right to the head.
Campobello fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Campobello misses with a knee strike.
Campobello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soares as Campobello tries to tie him up.
Soares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares prevents a body shot from Campobello.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Campobello breaks from the clinch.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campobello slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Campobello circles away.
Campobello tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Campobello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campobello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soares sprawls and moves away.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campobello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares misses with a double jab #CL#
and Campobello counters by clinching up.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello fails to pull guard.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soares to keep the fight standing.
Campobello is trying to drag Soares to the mat but Soares just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Campobello blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Campobello wants to stall.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campobello jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Campobello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campobello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soares swivels and escapes.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campobello paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Soares closes the distance and pushes Campobello back into the cage.
Campobello is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campobello is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soares to keep the fight standing.
Campobello taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Soares.
Campobello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soares up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Soares.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Soares gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
Campobello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello blocks a body shot from Soares.
A short left from Soares.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Andre Soares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Campobello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Campobello scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
Campobello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Soares.
Campobello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soares moves to clinch but Campobello breaks away
and Campobello counters with a big head kick but Soares shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Campobello slips under a jab.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soares throws a poor cross that misses
and Campobello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andre Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares tries to clinch there but Campobello circles away.
Soares takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Campobello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soares.
Campobello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soares moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Campobello is rocked!
Campobello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Campobello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campobello shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Soares displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andre Soares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Soares misses the target. #T2#
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Campobello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Soares. Beautiful body shot.
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campobello circles away quickly and effectively.
Campobello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soares throws a hook but Campobello blocks it.
Soares connects with a crisp jab.
Campobello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campobello is looking to counter the offense by Soares and move into the clinch.
Campobello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campobello seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Soares gets caught flat footed, as Campobello shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Soares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campobello trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares looking for a sweep. Not yet Soares, not yet.
Campobello trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Campobello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campobello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campobello is aware though and is defending well.
Campobello wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Campobello drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soares manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campobello has Soares in his guard.#REVB#
Soares trying to control but Campobello is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Soares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soares 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Soares!
A very excited looking Andre Soares 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: Primal 39
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Soares tries to clinch there but Sirven circles away.
Sirven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirven cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soares cracks Sirven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sirven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sirven looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Sirven slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirven circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirven.
Sirven misses with a few strikes there.
Soares seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soares tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Sirven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soares won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares can't do much from the bottom here.
Soares is looking to regain half guard here but Sirven keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Check out the look on Sirven's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sirven passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soares!
Soares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soares is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirven lands a nice shot to the head.
Sirven with a couple of short strikes.
Sirven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Sirven connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Soares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sirven scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soares?
Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Soares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirven throws an elbow that misses. Soares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sirven's guard. Nice move by Soares!#REVR#
Sirven is controlling Soares's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sirven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sirven will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sirven is trying to control the position but Soares postures up.
Sirven has his hands on Soares's head, controlling the position.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Sirven is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soares preventing the sweep.
Sirven is trying to keep Soares in close.
Soares wants to control from the top but Sirven keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sirven lands a jab to the head.
Soares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sirven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Sirven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sirven dodges the punch combination from Soares.
No joy there for Soares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soares misses with a wild combination.
Soares is looking to clinch but Sirven is avoiding it.
Soares looks to clinch
and Sirven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sirven moves forwards but Soares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jacque Sirven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirven misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirven. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Sirven catches Soares right on the button with a cross.
Soares dodges the punch combination from Sirven. #T1#
Sirven keeps the fight on the outside.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirven circles away.
Soares tries to clinch but Sirven moves out of range.
Sirven lands a slapping body shot.
Sirven 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.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Soares rushes Sirven and presses him up against the cage.
Sirven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sirven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soares misses with a body shot
and Sirven counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL#
Soares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sirven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Soares throws a good cross that connects.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirven.#TD2#
Sirven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sirven showed some decent athleticism there.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Sirven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sirven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soares trying to control from the bottom.
Soares taking some punishment here, with Sirven in his half guard.
Sirven is stalling here. Soares is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sirven seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Soares has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sirven manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Sirven trying to hold on to Soares's head to control him but Soares postures up.
Sirven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soares's back!
Soares turns into Sirven and is now in his guard.
Sirven has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sirven thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Sirven is keeping the position.
Soares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Sirven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sirven trying to keep a closed guard but Soares is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Sirven looking for a guillotine here but Soares defends easily. #SUB2#
Sirven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacque Sirven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soares misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Sirven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sirven distracts Soares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sirven scoring with some ground and pound.
Soares trying to control the position here.
Soares is trying to keep Sirven in close.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sirven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Sirven distracts Soares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sirven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sirven stopping the sweep attempt from Soares.
Sirven is fighting to break Soares's control of his arms but Soares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sirven preventing the sweep. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sirven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sirven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Sirven works over Soares with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Sirven defends easily.
Sirven lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sirven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soares is trying to keep Sirven in close.
Sirven distracts Soares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sirven lands a couple of elbows.
Sirven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Sirven connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sirven seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Soares looking for subs off his back but Sirven has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soares keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sirven uses his free foot to push down on Soares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soares.
Andre Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacque Sirven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Sirven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirven 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Primal 37
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Soares misses with a looping left.
Soares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Miller moves out of range as Soares strikes.
Soares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Soares closes the distance and clinches.
Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares lands an uppercut.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Soares.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Soares.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Soares lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Soares tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares working aggressively here.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Soares lands a body shot.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Soares improves position.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller blocks a body shot from Soares.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Miller prevents a body shot from Soares. #T2#
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soares is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares lands an uppercut.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Soares lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Soares improves position.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Miller is stalling here.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Soares scores with a shoulder strike.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soares is keeping busy.#T3#
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Soares gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Soares.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soares is keeping busy.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Miller blocks a body shot from Soares.
Miller blocking some punches.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Soares.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A short left from Soares.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Soares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller connects with a right hand. Soares shakes it off.
Soares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Soares has a takedown stuffed.
Soares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Soares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Soares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Soares tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Soares ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller slips a jab from Soares.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Soares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Soares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller tries to break free but Soares pushes him back against the cage.
Soares pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares working aggressively here.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Andre Soares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Soares lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Soares.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Soares.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Soares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Miller is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller looking to stall. #T3#
Soares misses with some punches.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller working aggressively here.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Miller trying to stall but Soares improves his position.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Soares working aggressively here.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Soares scores with a shoulder strike.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soares. #T4#
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Miller is pushing Soares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soares tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andre Soares will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Miller cracks Soares with a good jab.
Soares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soares gets slowly back to his feet.
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Soares on that attempt.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller throws out a counter right but Soares avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Ralph Miller has been cut.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soares circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Soares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller works Soares's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Soares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Soares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller with a hook.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Soares's head back.
Soares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Soares looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller unleashes a big counter combination but Soares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Nice cross by Soares.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller misses with a straight left. #TD#
Soares shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Soares finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg. #T2#
Soares wants to pass the guard but Miller is defending well.
Miller wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well.
Soares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller trying to hold on to Soares's head to control him but Soares postures up.
Soares slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Soares seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Soares seems to be looking for submissions.
Soares trying to control the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soares passes to full mount!
Soares prevents Miller from getting the reversal.
Soares tries to control but Miller wriggling away. #SUB#
Soares wants to finish this one by submission but Miller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soares.
Soares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ralph Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soares content just to control the position here.
Miller working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralph Miller.
I think Soares 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andre Soares!
Andre Soares 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: Primal 33
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Plisskin misses with a hook.
Soares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Soares clinches.
Plisskin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plisskin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plisskins head. #TD2#
Plisskin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Soares can't fight it off and eventually Plisskin manages to take the fight to the floor. Soares looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Plisskin is stalling in the full guard.
Plisskin is looking to pass into half guard but Soares pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Soares is in guard.#REVR#
Soares won't allow Plisskin to sweep him here.
Soares looking to pass the guard.
Plisskin has his hands on Soares's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plisskin is keeping the position for now.
Soares is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Plisskin has an active guard here but Soares has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Soares is trying to work for a kimura but Plisskin is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plisskin is controlling Soares's trapped leg to prevent Soares from advancing to side control.
Soares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soares trying to control from half guard but Plisskin is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plisskin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soares is pressing down on Plisskin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plisskin is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Soares is working for a kimura but Plisskin is defending it quite comfortably.
Plisskin is holding on to half guard well.
Soares prevents Plisskin from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Plisskin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soares tries to avoid it but Plisskin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soares to the ground. Soares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plisskin.
Plisskin scores with a jab to the head.
Plisskin lands a slapping body shot.
Soares tries to clinch but Plisskin moves out of range.
Plisskin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Soares lands.
A left lands for Plisskin.
We've been told by Soares's head coaches at Animal House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Plisskin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plisskin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plisskin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Plisskin! But no joy.
Plisskin connects 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 Andre Soares will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Soares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Plisskin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plisskin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plisskin or perhaps it was just good defense by Soares, which made it look bad.
Soares is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Plisskin.
Soares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plisskin.
Plisskin avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Plisskin.
Soares cracks Plisskin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Soares slips under a jab.
Snake Plisskin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plisskin throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot.
Plisskin dips to his left and cracks Soares with an uppercut!
Soares scores with a nice strike.
Plisskin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plisskin moves out of range as Soares strikes.
Plisskin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Plisskin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plisskin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Plisskin is thwarting Soares's attempts to control the position.
Soares gets back to full guard. #T2#
Plisskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plisskin landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares working a defensive guard here.
Soares has Plisskin pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Plisskin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares looking to control but Plisskin passes into half guard. #T3#
Soares wants to get back to full guard.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Plisskin pushes his legs off easily.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Plisskin from controlling successfully.
Snake Plisskin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soares wants to improve his position but instead Plisskin has moved into half guard.
Soares wants to control but Plisskin is keeping busy.
Soares manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Plisskin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Plisskin pushes down on Soares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soares is trying to control but Plisskin passes into side control!
Soares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Plisskin off and has taken his back!
Soares is hanging on to Plisskin's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Soares is looking for the choke from the back position but Plisskin is controlling his hands well.
Soares keeps control of the position as Plisskin tries to break free. #SUB#
Soares working for a choke but Plisskin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Snake Plisskin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Plisskin lands with a good body shot.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Plisskin coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Plisskin misses.
Soares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Plisskin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Plisskin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Plisskin looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Plisskin looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.
Plisskin swings widly with a right hand
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plisskin digs a good body shot into Soares's ribs.
Soares misses with an uppercut
enabling Plisskin to counter with a crisp jab.
Snake Plisskin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Plisskin looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
A slow jab from Soares misses its intended target.
Plisskin lands with an uppercut that bounces Soares off the cage and back into range.
Plisskin misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Plisskin throws a lazy uppercut
and Plisskin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Plisskin misses with a right hand
and Soares counters with a nice uppercut.
Andre Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plisskin misses with a wild body shot.
Plisskin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Plisskin dips to his left and cracks Soares with an uppercut!
Plisskin looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Plisskin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Plisskin lands the left hand.#T3#
Soares misses with a wild combination.
Soares walks into a straight right hand from Plisskin.
Soares throws a one two combo.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Plisskin.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plisskin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plisskin looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.
Plisskin lands a head shot.
Soares works over Plisskin's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plisskin scores with a jab.
Soares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Plisskin.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Plisskin.
Plisskin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plisskin throws a poor cross that misses
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plisskin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Soares is rocked!#TD2#
Plisskin gets a double leg takedown into Soares's guard.
Oh Soares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plisskin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soares's head.
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plisskin pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Plisskin really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Plisskin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Plisskin drops Soares with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Soares! Plisskin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snake Plisskin!
Snake Plisskin is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Snake Plisskin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Primal 26
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Mixalot cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mixalot swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
As Mixalot backs off Soares throws a huge counter combo but Mixalot manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Mixalot instigates a clinch.
Mixalot has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Soares misses with some punches.
I was talking to Mixalot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mixalot working aggressively here.
Mixalot lands a hook that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Mixalot lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Soares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mixalot or not.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mixalot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soares up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares lands a shoulder strike.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares. #T1#
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares tries to work over Mixalot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses.
Mixalot struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Soares misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mixalot.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
A short right from Mixalot on the inside.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mixalot controls his hands.
Mixalot has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soares lands with a short shot to the head.
Mixalot swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixalot.
Mixalot scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares blocks a body shot from Mixalot.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Mixalot can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mixalot.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
Mixalot misses with some punches.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mixalot.
Mixalot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mixalot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mixalot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soares can turn it around.
Soares blocking some punches.
Mixalot lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Still in the clinch, Mixalot scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Mixalot tries to land a knee to the head but Soares blocks with his arms.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Mixalot blocking some punches.
A short left from Mixalot.
Mixalot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mixalot looking to throw knees to the head but Soares is blocking nicely.
Mixalot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mixalot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Mixalot avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Soares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mixalot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Mixalot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mixalot looking to throw knees to the head but Soares is blocking nicely.
Mixalot blocking some punches. #T4#
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mixalot blocking some punches.
Mixalot misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mixalot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mixalot working aggressively here.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mixalot.
Mixalot stalling in the clinch.
Mixalot tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mixalot has Soares pressed against the cage.
Mixalot tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Soares. #CUT2#
It looks like Sir Mixalot has been cut.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Soares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sir Mixalot's cut.
That's time! Mixalot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Soares moves out of range as Mixalot strikes.#CL#
Mixalot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Mixalot tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Mixalot back against the cage.
Soares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mixalot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares working aggressively here.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mixalot lands a right hand.
Mixalot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soares up against the cage.#T1#
Mixalot blocking some punches.
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares misses with a body punch.
Mixalot struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Mixalot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mixalot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mixalot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares working aggressively here.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Soares.
Mixalot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mixalot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Soares.
Mixalot misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mixalot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mixalot swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mixalot working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mixalot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixalot.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Mixalot.
Soares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mixalot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
Mixalot tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixalot.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses.
Mixalot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mixalot has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Mixalot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Soares prevents a body shot from Mixalot.
Soares lands a hook that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soares tries to work over Mixalot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares lands a nice uppercut.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mixalot controls his hands.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Mixalot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Soares.
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Mixalot working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sir Mixalot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Mixalot slips under a jab from Soares.
An attempted straight right counter from Mixalot misses the target.
Mixalot misses with a double jab.
Mixalot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mixalot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Mixalot.
Soares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mixalot looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mixalot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Soares instigates a clinch.
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Soares lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Mixalot blocking some punches.
Soares lands a right hand.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Mixalot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Mixalot lands with a left to the head.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Mixalot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Soares.
Mixalot misses with some punches.
Soares gets through Mixalot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Mixalot is rocked!
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soares.
Oh Mixalot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Soares misses with the head strike.
Mixalot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mixalot.
Soares misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Mixalot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Mixalot seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalling in the clinch from Mixalot.
Mixalot misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mixalot digs a right hand into Soares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soares's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mixalot.
Mixalot is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mixalot has his back to the cage.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mixalot.
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses.
Soares prevents a body shot from Mixalot. #T3#
Mixalot lands a body punch.
Soares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
Soares working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mixalot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soares works on Mixalot's body with a couple of short punches.
Mixalot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mixalot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mixalot tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soares.
Mixalot misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mixalot.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mixalot has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mixalot controls his hands.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Mixalot avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage. #T4#
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot pushes Soares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Mixalot controls the action.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mixalot or not.
Soares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mixalot is working Soares over against the cage.
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mixalot.
Mixalot blocks a body shot from Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Andre Soares just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sir Mixalot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Mixalot closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Mixalot on the inside.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Soares.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mixalot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mixalots head.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mixalot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Mixalot with an attempt at a knee 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!
Mixalot misses with a body punch. #T1#
Soares misses with the head strike.
Soares lands a nice uppercut.
Soares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares blocking some punches.
Mixalot misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mixalot can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
Soares blocking some punches.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soares is keeping busy.
Soares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mixalot's elbow.
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mixalot is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mixalot has his back to the cage.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mixalot goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Mixalot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mixalot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mixalot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares blocks a body shot from Mixalot.
Soares pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Mixalot out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares is the new featherweight champion!
Andre Soares decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Sir Mixalot stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took it easy.'.

Event: Primal 21
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Ricci connects with a right hand. Soares shakes it off.#CL#
Ricci has closed the distance and engaged Soares in a clinch.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Ricci digs a right hand into Soares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soares's gas tank.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Ricci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Soares is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
Ricci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricci just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ricci seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soares can turn it around.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Soares.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Ricci lands a shoulder strike.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci keeps control of Soares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares tries to pull guard but Ricci forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ricci lands a right hand. #T2#
Ricci keeps control of Soares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares blocking some punches.
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricci just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Ricci lands a hook that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Ricci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Ricci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ricci scores with a shot to the side of Soares's head. #T3#
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ricci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soares or not.
Soares tries to pull guard but Ricci won't allow it.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci is leaning against Soares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Soares. #T4#
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ricci smiles and moves away.
Ricci throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Ricci shakes him off and moves away.
Ricci lands a jab to Soares's midsection.
Ricci throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
Soares goes for a double leg but Ricci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ricci continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soares with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ricci counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Soares staying out of range there.
Ricci lands with a cross.
Ricci lands a head shot.
Ricci misses with an uppercut.
Soares feints the counter takedown.
Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a two punch combination.
Ricci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ricci, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Soares is rocked!
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares is still on wobbly legs! Can Ricci finish him?
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Ricci steps in with a hook that catches Soares right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ricci follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Soares looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci retains his featherweight title!
Albert Ricci decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Primal 16
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Soares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Soares is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soares to get the leverage. #SUB#
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Soares is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soares to get the leverage.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg. #SUB#
Soares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soares controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Soares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Soares is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to kick Soares off but Soares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Soares tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Well, if Soares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Soares is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soares is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Soares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Soares is having none of it. #T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Lee tries to get set, Soares tries to push him back and clinch up but Lee manages to avoid the attempt.
Soares misses with a two punch combination.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cassius Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands a nice hook to Soares's body. Soares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Soares darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee tries to break free but Soares pushes him back against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Soares drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soares holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Soares working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassius Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Soares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soares prevents Lee from improving his position.
Soares controlling the action here.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soares is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Soares sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Soares seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Soares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Soares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #SUB#
Soares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soares wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soares is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Soares performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soares controlling the action here. #SUB#
Soares is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
Soares not doing much here.
Lee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Soares manages to mount him!
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Soares trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lee tries to hold on but Soares pushes him away.
Soares controlling from mount.
Soares moves to the back.
Soares trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Lee thows a leg kick but Soares checks it #TD#
so Soares counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Soares postures up.
Soares sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Andre Soares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soares works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is trying to stand. #T1##SUB#
Lee is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Soares has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Lee is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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