Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Applegate has Koso up against the cage in a clinch.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Koso working hard to break the clinch.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koso works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Koso wants to break free but Applegate has control.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head.
Applegate cracks Koso with a nice body shot.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Koso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koso's efforts to push away.
Koso lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Koso blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Koso wants to break free but Applegate has control. #BC2#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koso tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Koso wants to break free but Applegate has control.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Koso avoids the damage to the body.
Koso blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate has Koso pressed against the cage, preventing Koso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosos head.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land. #T2#
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Koso breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Applegate 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate closes the distance but Koso moves to the side
and Koso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Applegate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koso doesn't seem phased though.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Applegate keeps control of Koso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Koso tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate is working for takedown but Koso is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso. #BC#
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
A countering left hand to the body from Applegate misses.#T3#
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Koso back into the cage.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Koso breaks from the clinch.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Applegate misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Applegate clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Koso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate misses with a hook to the body
and Koso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
Applegate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Koso back into the cage.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Applegate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Applegate feints and then cracks Koso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koso down.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Koso. Beautiful body shot.
Koso checks a leg kick nicely.
Applegate wants to clinch but Koso slips to the side
and Koso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Applegate thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Applegate throws a poor cross that misses
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Applegate.#CL2#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Koso 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.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosos head.
Koso can't break the clinch.
Koso works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Applegate.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koso tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position. #BC#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Koso is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koso moves forwards but Applegate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Applegate missing with knees to the body.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Koso manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Applegate 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. #ROC2#Koso is rocked!
Koso slips under a jab from Applegate.
Applegate checks a low kick from Koso.
Koso throws a push kick but Applegate slaps the foot to one side.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate connects with a crisp jab.
Abner Applegate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koso is looking to land body kicks.
Applegate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Applegate misses with the combination.
It looked like Koso was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Donk. Applegate catches Koso right on the button with a cross.
Applegate lands a glancing blow to the side of Koso's head.
Applegate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Koso scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso scores with a jab. Applegate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Applegate lands a slapping body shot.
Koso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Applegate finds it's way through Koso's defenses.
Oh Koso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Koso tried to counter with a leg kick but Applegate avoided it.
Koso seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Koso back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head. #BC#
Koso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Koso keeps the fight on the outside.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate. #CL2#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Koso in a clinch.
Koso is trying to break the clinch but Applegate has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Applegate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koso circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Koso back into the cage.
Koso tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Koso tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate has Koso pressed against the cage, preventing Koso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koso wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Koso prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koso wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koso at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Koso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koso or not.
Koso blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate wants a takedown.
Applegate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Koso does no damage.
Koso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Applegate defending well as Koso loads up on a big left hand.
Applegate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Applegate connects with a nice cross there... Koso is looking wobbly and Applegate recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Koso to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Applegate jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abner Applegate!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abner Applegate made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ICS 50
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aokison misses with a body shot.
Aokison connects with a looping right hand.
Aokison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koso throws out the jab.
Aokison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koso throws a jab when Aokison was well out of range.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Koso.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koso sprawls and moves away.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aokison moves out of range of the body kick from Koso.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Aokison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koso takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Koso has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Koso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aokison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aokison scores with a nice right hand.
Koso avoids the body shot from Aokison.
Aokison tries to clinch up.
Aokison scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Koso misses #TD#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Koso didn't expect that.
Aokison landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Koso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Koso looking to control.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Koso keeps moving.
Koso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koso wants to sweep but no luck.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Aokison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aokison advances position into side control!#SUB#
Aokison swings around for an armbar but Koso sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aokison's guard.#T3##SUB#
Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koso is aware though and is defending well.
Koso postures up.
Aokison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aokison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koso wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison has control of Koso's left arm, preventing Koso from doing any damage.
Aokison looking to control. #SUB#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison has control of Koso's left arm, preventing Koso from doing any damage. #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.
Koso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aokison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aokison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aokison with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koso throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Koso tries to score with a low kick but Aokison moves his leg out of the way.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aokison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
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 Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Koso misses with an uppercut. Aokison saw that one coming.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aokison swings widly with a right hand
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aokison misses with a low kick.
Koso flicks out a counter leg kick but Aokison steps away.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Aokison's shoulder, as Aokison tries to avoid the shot.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Aokison checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Aokison lands.
Koso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aokison.
Koso stuffs the takedown attempt from Aokison. Aokison gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Koso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aokison shoots and misses
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Aokison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koso's guard.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Koso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Aokison wants to improve his position but Koso is controlling well.
Koso tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aokison. #T2#
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koso is working away from the top position though.
Aokison is refusing to be controlled, as Koso sits in half guard.
Koso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aokison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison is controlling Koso's trapped leg to prevent Koso from advancing to side control.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aokison wants to control but Koso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koso wants to pass the guard but Aokison is defending well. #T3#
Aokison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Koso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aokison moves into full guard.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Koso tries to pass.
Aokison is trying to keep Koso in close.
Koso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aokison's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Aokison feinted with a counter takedown.
Koso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aokison.#TD#
Aokison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Koso did well to prevent Aokison getting side control.
Koso wants to stand back up but Aokison manages to pass into side control.
Koso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Aokison actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison won't allow Koso to pass to mount.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Koso maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aokison could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Koso has cracked it and Aokison is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Koso!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Speva Koso!
Speva Koso very nearly forgot to thank Distinct Label 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.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 46
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koso throws a leg kick
and Hawtry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawtry off the cage and back into range.
Koso with the inside leg kick.
Hawtry connects with a jab.
Koso throws the kick towards the body but Hawtry avoids it.
A jab from Koso does it's job there.
Hawtry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koso throws out the jab.
Hawtry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawtry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawtry scores with a shot to the body.
Koso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koso throws a wild body kick that Hawtry sees coming a mile off.
Hawtry feints the counter takedown.
Koso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawtry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawtry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawtry.
Koso leaves Hawtry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koso throws a leg kick
and Hawtry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koso throws a low kick but Hawtry avoids it.#T1#
Koso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawtry dives in and grabs Koso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koso pushes down on Hawtry's head and hops out.
Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Koso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koso lands a jab to Hawtry's midsection.
Hawtry tests Koso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawtry shoots in for a takedown but Koso shows good takedown defense.
Speva Koso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Hawtry.
Koso scores with a decent looking hook.
Koso throws a jab when Hawtry was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso.
Koso throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Hawtry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hawtry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawtry has managed to get both his arms back between Koso's legs - danger averted.
Hawtry is in close to Koso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawtry wants to control from the top but Koso keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Koso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawtry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawtry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawtry looking to sit in guard and control but Koso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Koso wants to pass the guard but Hawtry is keeping the position.
Hawtry controlling Koso's posture.
Koso wants to pass the guard but Hawtry is keeping the position.
Hawtry looking to control.
Koso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawtry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Koso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hawtry manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hawtry throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawtry trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawtry 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.
Hawtry stands up over Koso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Hawtry connects with a couple of short punches.
Koso trying to keep a closed guard but Hawtry is proving a slippery customer.
Hawtry landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawtry trying to control but Koso is working from the bottom.
Hawtry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawtry wants to pass the guard but Koso is keeping the position.
Koso wants to sweep here but Hawtry controlling him for the moment.
Koso is working hard here to advance position.
Hawtry stands up over Koso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hawtry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawtry lands an overhand right.
Koso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koso connects with a looping right hand.
Hawtry throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Hawtry dips to his left and cracks Koso with an uppercut!
A jab from Hawtry does it's job there.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawtry was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Hawtry scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Koso misses #TD2#
and Hawtry counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawtry lands a few punches from side control.
Hawtry is looking to take a break and control but Koso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawtry is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Koso's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Hawtry cracks Koso with a big right hand but Koso just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Koso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hawtry connects with a decent elbow.
Hawtry controls the position from side control.
Hawtry working the body and head with strikes.
Koso managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hawtry.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koso can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawtry scoring with punches from side control.
Koso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Koso is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hawtry working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Koso is rocked!
Hawtry fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hawtry working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Koso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koso takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hawtry is putting a hurting on Koso here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hawtry is trying to ground and pound but Koso uses the momentary lack of control by Hawtry to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Hawtry.
Koso wants to get back to his feet.
Koso seems to have got his legs back now.
Koso wants to improve his position but Hawtry is controlling well. #T3#
Hawtry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawtry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawtry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawtry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawtry's back!
Hawtry is trying to break free. #SUB#
Koso looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Hawtry showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Hawtry defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Koso's arms.
Koso has the hooks in. Hawtry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Koso looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Koso looking for the choke but no joy.
Hawtry breaks Koso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Koso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hawtry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawtry lands a couple of digs.
Hawtry trying to control but Koso is working from the bottom.
Hawtry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Hawtry 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#
Hawtry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koso pinned against the cage. Koso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawtry lands with a right hand.
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawtry blocks a jab.
Koso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawtry is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Hawtry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koso throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Hawtry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Koso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawtry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Koso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hawtry is controlling him.
Hawtry cracks Koso with a solid left hand.
Hawtry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawtry trying to control but Koso is working from the bottom.
Hawtry working some strikes from top position.
Hawtry distracts Koso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Koso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawtry is aware though and is defending well.
Hawtry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawtry postures up and lands a big shot to Koso's brow.
Hawtry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koso's head.#SUB#
Koso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawtry landing with the ground and pound.
Hawtry lands a couple of digs.
Hawtry arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Koso's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Hawtry!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Charles Hawtry waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ICS 37
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koso checks a leg kick.
Malverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Koso misses.
Malverde wants to land a leg kick but Koso is out of range.
That kick from Koso tenderised Malverde's leg. Malverde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koso slips a straight right by Malverde.
Malverde has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malverde.
Malverde lands with a good body shot.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Koso.
Malverde throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
A nice side step and Koso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malverde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malverde lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick from Malverde misses.
Koso throws the kick towards the body but Malverde avoids it.
Malverde feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jesus Malverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malverde lands with a straight right. Koso didn't see that one coming.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malverde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malverde.
Malverde looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Malverde connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Malverde misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Koso to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malverde.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Malverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Koso slips under a jab from Malverde.
Malverde lands a leg kick that knocks Koso off balance momentarily.
Malverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Koso 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.
Koso scores with a leg kick.
Koso connects with a body shot.
Malverde does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malverde at a distance.
Malverde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Koso.
Malverde punishes Koso's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malverde throws out a leg kick but Koso moves out of range and Malverde only half commits.
Koso appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malverde.
Malverde throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Koso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malverde rather than just go for the knockout.
Malverde throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.#T2#
Koso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malverde throwing a counter right hand but Koso manages to avoid it.
Koso fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Malverde clinches up against the cage.
Koso is looking for a takedown.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malverde's elbow. #TD2#
Koso pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malverde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malverde has managed to get both his arms back between Koso's legs - danger averted.
Malverde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Koso throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Malverde escapes and throws Koso's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Koso trying to remain calm as Malverde controls from the top position.
Malverde works to advance to full mount. Koso defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Koso reaches up to try and control the position but Malverde seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Koso rolls and tries to escape and now Malverde has his back!
Koso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malverde's guard. Nice work there by Koso. #T3#
Koso trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Malverde wants to sweep here but Koso controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Malverde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malverde's guard. #SUB#
Malverde has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Koso. Oh but Malverde has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Koso goes limp - he's gone! Malverde jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Malverde!
Jesus Malverde 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: ICS 34
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koso is out of range.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koso lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Koso down.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big right from Koso misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koso momentarily.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Koso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Koso feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koso is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koso throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Koso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koso staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Koso.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.#T2#
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Koso throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot.
Koso throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Koso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.#CL#
Koso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koso or not.
A short left from Koso.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Koso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Koso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy. #T3#
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Koso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Koso looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Koso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Koso's head.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Koso misses. #T4#
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koso, as that shot connected.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.#TD#
Koso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Koso looking to pass the guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso looking to pass the guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy lunges at Koso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koso's hand.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koso circles away quickly and effectively.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy slips under a jab from Koso.
Koso shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Koso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koso lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
letting Koso counter with a right hand.
Koso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Koso connects with the punch.#T1#
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
A nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Koso is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Koso misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Koso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Koso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
A combination from Koso does no damage.
Koso staying out of range there.
Koso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Koso throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koso scores with a leg kick.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Koso's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koso throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy defending well as Koso loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koso or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Koso shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koso takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koso with a body shot.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range. #T3#
Koso with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Koso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Murphy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Koso presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Koso lands a left hand.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso working aggressively here.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Koso working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Koso. #TD#
Koso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Koso is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy is looking to control Koso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Koso wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy is staying active underneath Koso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Koso.
Koso trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Koso lands with a right hand.
Koso defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Koso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Murphy misses.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koso throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Koso staying out of range there.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Koso lands a slapping body shot.
Koso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koso shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Koso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Koso.
Koso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koso misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Koso avoids it with no problem.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koso is able to avoid easily.
Koso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Koso misses.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Koso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Koso quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koso dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Koso's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Koso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Koso shoots in and gets a takedown into Murphy's guard.#SUB#
Koso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koso has Murphy in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. #T3#
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Koso looking to control.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Koso.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Koso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Speva Koso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Koso's legs - danger averted.
Koso looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Koso looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily. #SUB#
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ICS 24
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Navarro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Navarro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Koso misses with a hook. Navarro ducked under it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Koso 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.
Navarro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koso dodges the punch combination from Navarro.
Navarro lands a jab to the nose.
Koso scores with a shot to the body.
Navarro misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso cracks the inside of Navarro's front leg.
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
Koso moves away from the strike by Navarro.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch but Koso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Navarro is looking to clinch.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso punishes Navarro's body with a nice straight punch.
Koso misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Koso slips under a jab from Navarro.#T1#
Koso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koso with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koso.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Navarro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Koso misses with a hook.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Navarro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navarro misses with a combination #TD2#
and Koso counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro is pressing down on Koso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koso is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Koso tries to pass. #T2#
Koso trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Navarro is trying to keep Koso in close.
Koso passes into half guard.
Navarro is trying to control but can't.
Koso is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Koso is working for a kimura but Navarro is defending it quite comfortably.
Koso is controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Koso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Koso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Koso has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Koso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Navarro trying to hold on to Koso's head to control him but Koso postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koso wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Koso 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#
Koso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Koso eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Navarro throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Navarro blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Navarro has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Koso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koso tries to work over Navarro's front leg with a kick but Navarro checks it.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Navarro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Navarro.
Koso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koso tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koso under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Navarro.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
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!
Navarro takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Navarro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Koso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Koso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Navarro. That did some damage!
Koso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koso feints and then cracks Navarro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Navarro down.
Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Koso.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
Koso avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Koso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Navarro on the side of the head.
Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Navarro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koso under the eye.
Koso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Koso digs a good body shot into Navarro's ribs.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Navarro tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Navarro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Navarro misses with a double jab.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
A combination from Koso does no damage.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Koso misses with a hook.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Navarro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Navarro slips a jab from Koso.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Navarro but Navarro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koso moves away from the strike by Navarro. #T3#
Navarro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koso throws a low kick but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Navarro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koso doesn't seem phased though.
Koso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koso works Navarro's body with a nice hook.
Navarro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Navarro tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Navarro punishes Koso's body with a nice straight punch.
Koso throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Navarro - the referee stops the clock and Koso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Navarro. Koso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Koso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro slips a jab from Koso.
Navarro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso moves out of range of the leg kick from Navarro.
Koso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Navarro's calf.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso thumps Navarro with a low kick.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Koso scores with a leg kick.
Navarro slips a straight right by Koso.
Navarro is looking to slow Koso down with leg kicks.
Koso slips a jab from Navarro.
Koso jabs at Navarro's body.
Koso misses with a looping right.
Navarro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Koso feints a counter leg kick.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koso throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Navarro.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Koso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Navarro.
Koso dodges the punch combination from Navarro.
Koso thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Koso misses with an uppercut
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso lands a jab to Navarro's midsection.
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Navarro's hands.
Navarro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koso connects with a leg kick. Navarro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Navarro scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Navarro slams his shin into Koso's torso.
Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Koso's head.
Navarro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koso in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Navarro backs off Koso throws a huge counter combo but Navarro manages to avoid it all.
Navarro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koso.
Navarro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Navarro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koso finds it's way round the side to connect with Navarro's head.
Koso defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Koso throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.#T1#
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Koso moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Navarro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koso - the referee stops the clock and Navarro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koso. Navarro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
A big right from Koso misses.
Koso looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Navarro works over Koso's head and body with a nice combination.
Koso misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Koso on that attempt.
Navarro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.#CL2#
Koso pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Koso.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro. #BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Koso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koso shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Navarro digs a good hook to Koso's body.
Koso slips under a jab from Navarro.
Koso is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Koso blocks a jab.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Koso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Navarro is trying to defend but Koso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Navarro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Navarro gets full guard.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Koso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Koso tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Koso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Speva Koso has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Navarro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gideon Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koso defends well.#SUB#
Navarro has an active guard here but Koso has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koso trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gideon Navarro.
I think Koso 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: ICS 14
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvado momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koso scores with a hook to the body. Alvado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvado lunges at Koso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koso's hand.
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Alvado blocks the low kick.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso misses with a body shot
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koso lands a right hook to the body.
Alvado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Koso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvado to the ground. Koso is now in Alvado's guard.
Alvado is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Alvado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvado keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Koso looking for a guillotine here but Alvado defends easily. #SUB#
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvado defends well.
Koso controlling the position.
Alvado controlling from the top position. #T2#
Koso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Koso has his foot on Alvado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvado works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Koso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Koso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvado 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.
Koso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Alvado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvado has managed to get both his arms back between Koso's legs - danger averted.
Alvado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Alvado stopping the sweep attempt from Koso.
Alvado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koso - that will leave a mark!
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Alvado throws a low kick but Koso moves out of range easily.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Koso scores with a shot to the body.
Koso tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Koso.
Koso clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso throws a right hand that Alvado ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvado also avoids with ease.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koso misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koso's hands.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
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 Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koso tries to score with a low kick but Alvado moves his leg out of the way.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
Alvado throws a leg kick #TD#
and Koso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alvado wants to control but Koso is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvado keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alvado pushes Koso off looking to stand but Koso dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso is trying to control. Alvado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Koso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Koso is looking to take a break and control but Alvado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvado tries to roll over but Koso keeps him under control.
Koso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alvado is looking to control Koso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvado avoid being mounted?
Koso prevents Alvado from improving his position.
Koso wants to take a breather but Alvado is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Koso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
Alvado fakes the leg kick and cracks Koso in the body.
Koso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado feints a counter leg kick.
Alvado cracks the inside of Koso's front leg.
Koso tries to land a body kick
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koso lands an overhand right.
Alvado misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Alvado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado feints a counter leg kick.
Alvado connects with a jab.
Jab by Koso.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koso's head.
Alvado throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Alvado leaves Koso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koso sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koso is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Koso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
Alvado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koso has time to react.
Alvado thumps Koso with a low kick.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Alvado lands the left hand.
It looks like Koso has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvado scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Koso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koso.
Koso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speva Koso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvado wants to sweep here but Koso controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Alvado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvado. Koso shrugs it off though.
Koso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvado just manages to avoid it.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Koso misses.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koso is looking to chop away at Alvado's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Koso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Koso down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
Koso throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koso throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
A jab from Koso misses.
Koso wants to slow Alvado down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Koso saw that one coming.
Alvado cracks Koso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koso at a distance.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado thows a leg kick but Koso checks it
and Koso counters with an inside leg kick.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koso.
Koso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Koso avoids it with no problem.
Alvado has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koso throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koso throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Koso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koso throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.#T3#
Koso throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Koso connects with a single shot there.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado jabs at Koso's body.
Koso looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koso lands with a shot to the body.
Alvado tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Koso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koso tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alvado slaps away a takedown attempt from Koso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Alvado lands a slapping body shot.
Koso slips under a jab from Alvado.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvado checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
Koso throws a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koso.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koso with a body shot.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Koso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvado on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvado's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Alvado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Koso decides to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
I think Alvado 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Speva Koso!

Event: ICS 9
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1#
Marsden Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kosos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marsden Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso throws out a counter right but Marsden Jr avoids it with no problem.
Koso thuds a left hand into Marsden Jr's body.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koso counters with a leg kick.
Marsden Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marsden Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso throws a counter combo.
Marsden Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Marsden Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Koso counter with a right hand.
Koso misses with a straight left.
Marsden Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab.
Marsden Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Koso tries to keep at a distance but Marsden Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Koso has clasped his hands together around Marsden Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Koso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marsden Jr is pushing Koso's head away, looking to escape. Koso manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Koso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsden Jr keeps working.
Koso taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Koso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marsden Jr, who protects the arm well.
Koso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsden Jr keeps working.
Marsden Jr tries to escape but Koso is in control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koso tries to advance to mount but Marsden Jr denies him.
Marsden Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marsden Jr stops Koso from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Koso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marsden Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Koso is trying to get an arm triangle but Marsden Jr is defending well.
Marsden Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Koso dominates the positioning.#T3##SUB2#
Koso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marsden Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Koso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marsden Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marsden Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Koso is keeping cool and he's managed to take Marsden Jr's back.#ES#
Marsden Jr is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Koso off. It looks like it's working - Koso slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Marsden Jr displaying calm under pressure there.
Koso misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marsden Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Koso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koso defending well as Marsden Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden Jr scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4#
Koso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marsden Jr throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Koso wants to counter with a clinch but Marsden Jr pushes him away.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Marsden Jr off balance momentarily.
Koso throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Koso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marsden Jr wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Koso is working for a kimura but Marsden Jr is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Koso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marsden Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marsden Jr connects with a body shot that sends Koso's belly button to the back.
Koso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marsden Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Koso throws a front kick aimed at Marsden Jr's knee but Marsden Jr avoids it well.
Marsden Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koso slips a straight right by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Koso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marsden Jr's calf.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden Jr.
Koso blocks a jab.
Koso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marsden Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Marsden Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Marsden Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
Koso throws a counter combo.
Koso tries to bum rush Marsden Jr with a series of wild strikes but Marsden Jr 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!
Marsden Jr ducks under a wild hook from Koso.#T1#
Marsden Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Marsden Jr saw that one coming.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping left.
Koso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koso moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Brandon Marsden Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden Jr checks a leg kick.
Koso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Marsden Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Marsden Jr stuns Koso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Marsden Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koso doesn't seem phased though.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Marsden Jr saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marsden Jr needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Koso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koso. #T2#
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koso.
Koso misses with a right hand
and Marsden Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marsden Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koso.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch there but Koso circles away.
A nice side step and Koso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marsden Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Marsden Jr scores with a body shot.
Marsden Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koso slips under a jab from Marsden Jr.
That kick from Koso tenderised Marsden Jr's leg. Marsden Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso throws a body punch but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Koso swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Marsden Jr connects with a body shot that sends Koso's belly button to the back.
Koso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marsden Jr.#T3#
Koso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marsden Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden Jr checks the leg kick.
Marsden Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marsden Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Koso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut.
Koso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marsden Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden Jr misses with a hook
and Marsden Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot.
Koso slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koso! But no joy.
Koso staying out of range there.
Koso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Marsden Jr lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Koso throws out a counter right but Marsden Jr avoids it with no problem.
Marsden Jr misses the jab.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso cracks the inside of Marsden Jr's front leg.
Marsden Jr wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Koso tries to clinch but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Koso throws out a counter right but Marsden Jr avoids it with no problem.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Marsden Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsden Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden Jr moves away.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Koso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marsden Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marsden Jr checks a leg kick.
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Marsden Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
A cross from Koso lands.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Marsden Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Koso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koso cracks the inside of Marsden Jr's front leg.
Koso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marsden Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso feints the counter takedown.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr cracks Koso with an open hand slap.
Marsden Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marsden Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marsden Jr's calf.
Marsden Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Marsden Jr throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso misses with a body kick.
Koso wants to slow Marsden Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Marsden Jr connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Donk. Marsden Jr catches Koso right on the button with a cross.
Koso misses with a straight left.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marsden Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Koso with that takedown attempt.
Marsden Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marsden Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Marsden Jr throws a shot from downtown. Koso moves away and avoids it.
Marsden Jr missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Marsden Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marsden Jr blocks a leg kick.
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden Jr moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Brandon Marsden Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Marsden Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch there but Koso circles away.
Koso throws out a counter right but Marsden Jr avoids it with no problem.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr slips a jab from Koso.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Koso shoots in for a takedown but Marsden Jr shows good takedown defense.
Marsden Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Koso tries a low kick but Marsden Jr avoids it.
It looked like Marsden Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Koso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marsden Jr dodges the punch combination from Koso.
Marsden Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Marsden Jr ducks under a wild hook from Koso.#CL2#
Koso clinches with his opponent.
Marsden Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden Jr.
Koso tries to work over Marsden Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Koso gets control of Marsden Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marsden Jr is looking to stand up but Koso won't let him. #SUB2#
Koso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marsden Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Marsden Jr tries to stand but Koso is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Koso looking for a guillotine here but Marsden Jr defends easily.
Marsden Jr wanted to stand there but Koso had control of the position. #SUB2#
Koso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden Jr wants to stand but Koso is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Koso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brandon Marsden Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping left.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Marsden Jr misses.
Koso tries to score with a low kick but Marsden Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.
Koso only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Marsden Jr wants to clinch.
Koso wants to land a leg kick but Marsden Jr is out of range.
Marsden Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koso throws a hook but Marsden Jr blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Marsden Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Koso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook.
Koso swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Koso keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Marsden Jr blocks a leg kick.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping right.
Koso appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Marsden Jr throws a looping overhand right but Koso ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden Jr.
Koso throws a nice looking combination but Marsden Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping left.
Jab by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koso.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Koso tries to score with a low kick but Marsden Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koso scores with a jab. Marsden Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Marsden Jr has closed the distance and engaged Koso in a clinch.
Koso prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Koso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marsden Jr is defending well.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr gets through Koso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso gets through Marsden Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Koso breaks from the clinch.
Koso slips under a jab.#CL#
Marsden Jr moves into range and clinches up with Koso.
Koso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Koso scores with a shot to the side of Marsden Jr's head. #TD2#
Koso jumps into guard, dragging Marsden Jr to the mat. #SUB2#
Koso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marsden Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Koso has his foot on Marsden Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsden Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Koso is working an open guard so Marsden Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marsden Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso avoids the body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr digs a good body shot into Koso's ribs.
Marsden Jr checks a leg kick.
Marsden Jr thuds his right hand into Koso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Koso takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden Jr staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Marsden Jr misses its intended target.
Koso throws out a counter right but Marsden Jr avoids it with no problem.
Koso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marsden Jr as he jumps to the side.
Marsden Jr digs a good body shot into Koso's ribs.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso slips under a jab.
Koso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Marsden Jr misses.
Koso takes a swing at Marsden Jr's ribcage but misses.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden Jr manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Marsden Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr had his way with Speva Koso in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marsden Jr checks a leg kick.
Marsden Jr lands the left hand.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch there but Koso circles away.
Marsden Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Koso's head.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koso throws a jab when Marsden Jr was well out of range.
Koso throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsden Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden Jr throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook.
Koso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Marsden Jr defending well as Koso loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Marsden Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Koso to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso throws the left hand but Marsden Jr avoids the punch easily.
Marsden Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.#T1#
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marsden Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Koso throws a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Koso darts in looking for a takedown but Marsden Jr gets double underhooks and turns Koso into the cage.
Koso thumps Marsden Jr with a low kick.
Koso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden Jr cracks Koso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Marsden Jr looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Marsden Jr wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Marsden Jr throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Koso cracks a nice hook into Marsden Jr's ribs.
Marsden Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marsden Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Marsden Jr misses.
As Marsden Jr backs off Koso throws a huge counter combo but Marsden Jr manages to avoid it all.
Marsden Jr jabs Koso right on the nose. Koso blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Marsden Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koso doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Koso.
Koso keeps the fight on the outside.
Koso tries for a takedown but Marsden Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marsden Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marsden Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Koso counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Koso as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Marsden Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr works on Koso's body with a couple of short punches.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Marsden Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandon Marsden Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Koso blocks it. #TD2#
Koso jumps guard and drags Marsden Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Koso is trying to control the position but Marsden Jr postures up. #SU#
Marsden Jr gets to his feet - Koso follows without any prompting.
Marsden Jr clobbers Koso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
Koso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koso scores with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Marsden Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koso doesn't seem phased though.
Marsden Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Marsden Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook.
Koso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marsden Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!
Brandon Marsden Jr retains his welterweight title!
Brandon Marsden Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I ain't surprised'.

Event: KOTM Round 1 Part 2
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1#
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Koso shapes to counter with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Koso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koso digs a right hand underneath Applegate's ribcage. Applegate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Applegate cracks Koso with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso. #T1#
Applegate pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate. #TD2#
Koso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Applegate uses from the top position.
Applegate won't allow Koso to sweep him here.
Applegate 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.
Koso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Applegate manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Koso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Applegate is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Koso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koso trying to control but Applegate is working from the bottom.
Koso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Applegate's guard. #SUB2#
Koso is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Applegate to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Koso wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving. #T3#
Koso looking to pass the guard.
Koso stopping the sweep attempt from Applegate.
Applegate is working hard here to advance position.
Applegate controls Koso momentarily but Koso frees himself.
Koso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been told by Applegate's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Applegate takes a jab right on the kisser.
Applegate checks a leg kick nicely.
No joy there for Applegate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Applegate scores with a jab.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koso.
Applegate needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Applegate throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Koso lands a nice looking body shot.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koso throws a leg kick but Applegate checks it.
No joy there for Koso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Koso throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.#CL#
Applegate clinches up with Koso and pushes him back against the cage.
Koso scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Applegate throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Koso gets control of Applegate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Koso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Applegate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Applegate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koso wants to control but Applegate passes easily into half guard.
Koso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Koso has an active guard here but Applegate has managed to pass into half guard.
Koso trying to hold on to Applegate's head to control him but Applegate postures up.
Applegate trying to control the pace.
Koso tries to get to full guard but Applegate has control of the leg.
Koso trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koso tries to get to full guard but Applegate has control of the leg.
Applegate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koso tries to get to full guard but Applegate has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Koso actively working from the bottom here.
Koso wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Koso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koso avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Applegate throws a series of strikes that have Koso backpedaling.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Koso circles away.
A cross from Applegate lands.
Koso slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Applegate lands a nice hook to Koso's body. Koso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Applegate is looking to wear down Koso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Applegate scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso checks a leg kick.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Koso.
That kick from Koso tenderised Applegate's leg. Applegate is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Koso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Koso misses.
Applegate thuds his right hand into Koso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koso.
Koso scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koso lands with a good body shot.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koso misses with a straight right.
It looked like Applegate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso feints a jab promting Applegate to slip. Koso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Applegate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Applegate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koso throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Koso lands with a right to the head.
Koso is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Koso jumps guard and drags Applegate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Koso controls Applegate momentarily but Applegate frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koso is on top in guard. #REVB#
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Applegate is keeping the position for now.
Applegate keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Koso is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koso works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Applegate works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speva Koso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Applegate trying to control the position here.
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Koso is looking to pass into half guard but Applegate pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Applegate is in guard.#REVR#
Applegate stopping the sweep attempt from Koso.
Koso wants to control the position but Applegate says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Koso wants to improve his position but Applegate is controlling well.
Koso wants to control but Applegate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koso is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Applegate is staying active.#SUB2#
Koso actively working from the bottom here.
Koso wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Applegate is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Koso looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Koso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Applegate pulls his head out easily.
Koso wants to get back to full guard but Applegate has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koso wants to control but Applegate postures up.
Koso is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koso 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 66
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Koso catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Dall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Crunch! Koso slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Koso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koso lands with a right hand.
Koso with a jab.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Koso throws a lazy uppercut
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Koso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A big right from Koso misses.
Dall works the jab nicely.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koso throws out the jab.
Koso cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dall blocks the body kick.
Koso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dall.
Dall slips a jab from Koso.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Koso as he connects with a hook.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Koso.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Koso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Koso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall swings for the body but Koso moves out of range. #T2#
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Koso looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vyrkyx Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso lands with a shot to the body.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Koso throws a head kick that misses
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koso thumps Dall with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koso.
A big right from Dall misses.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Koso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Dall slips under a jab from Koso.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Koso.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall tries to move into range but Koso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koso has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall misses with a hook.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Nice uppercut there from Koso.
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koso. That one must have hurt.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso lands with a shot to the body.
Dall avoids the head kick by Koso.
Koso lands a head shot.
Koso scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dall scores with a body shot.
Dall misses the jab.
Koso misses with a straight left.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koso thows a body kick. Dall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Koso jabs at Dall's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Koso cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Koso off the cage and back into range.
Dall avoids the head kick by Koso.
Koso just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDall.#T1#
Koso lands with a kick to the ribs.
Koso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso lands with an uppercut that bounces Dall off the cage and back into range.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Koso tries a quick counter leg kick but Dall is wise to it.
Koso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Koso blocks a low kick nicely.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dall misses.
Koso throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dall counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Koso blocks the leg kick.
Koso counters with a body kick.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Koso.
Koso throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Koso avoided it.
Koso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koso throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That kick from Koso tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koso jabs at Dall's body.
Koso connects with a high kick.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
A jab lands there for Dall.
Koso checks a leg kick nicely.
Dall moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Koso scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koso scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Koso ducks down to avoid it.
Koso throws a lazy uppercut
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dall, as that shot connected.
Koso blocks a head kick by Dall. #T4#
Koso cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dall misses with a left hand
and Koso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koso scores with a jab to the head.
Koso checks the leg kick.
Koso throws out a powerful jab.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Koso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koso slips under a jab.
Koso throws a lazy body kick
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Koso off the cage and back into range.
Koso slips under a jab from Dall.
A nice side step and Koso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso lands a head kick!
Koso throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Koso saw it coming and moves away.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso scores with a hook.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Koso. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Dall thuds a left hand into Koso's body.
The crowd cheers as Koso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Koso sizes up Dall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Dall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koso moves away from the strike by Dall.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koso is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Koso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koso misses with a looping left.
Koso throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Vyrkyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dall throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
Koso avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Koso lands but Dall takes it in his stride.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall walks into a left hand.
Koso missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Koso.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range. #T3#
Koso missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koso under the eye.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick by Koso misses
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Koso is rocked!
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Koso is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall finish him?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koso.
Nice shot by Koso.
Koso seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Koso.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall blocks a head kick by Koso. #T4#
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Koso tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Koso misses with a looping left.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Koso raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Koso lands an overhand right.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 59
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wearmouth throws a front kick that sends Koso stumbling back into the cage.
Koso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Wearmouth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Wearmouth avoids a kick to the body.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Koso.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Koso ducks right into an uppercut from Wearmouth.
Koso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Koso blocks the low kick.
Wearmouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso avoids the body shot from Wearmouth. #T1#
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth scores with a nice head shot.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Koso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Koso lands a body shot.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koso is out of range and Wearmouth settles back down.
Koso connects with a body shot that sends Wearmouth's belly button to the back.
Wearmouth tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Koso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Koso.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso scores with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Koso thuds a left hand into Wearmouth's body.
Koso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Koso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso looks for a takedown but Wearmouth sprawls well.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Wearmouth slams his shin into Koso's torso.
Koso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Koso moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koso pushes Wearmouth away with a front kick.
Koso misses with a leg kick.
Koso blocks the body kick.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Wearmouth pushes Koso up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Koso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Koso takes one to the chin there.
Koso throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Wearmouth misses.
Koso throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Koso.
Koso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Wearmouth drives through and clinches with Koso against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Koso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Koso.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Koso in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. Koso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wearmouth lands with a straight right. Koso didn't see that one coming.
Koso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koso.
A jab from Koso misses.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Koso counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Wearmouth explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Koso connects with a body shot.
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wearmouth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Wearmouth has closed the distance and engaged Koso in a clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso. #BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Wearmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Wearmouth wants to slow Koso down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth connects with a looping right hand.
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Koso checks a leg kick.
Koso swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range. #T1#
Koso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koso looks for a takedown but Wearmouth sprawls well.
Koso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Koso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Wearmouth tries a quick counter leg kick but Koso is wise to it.
Koso lands with a hook. Wearmouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wearmouth. That snapped Koso's head back.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.#T2#
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wearmouth manages to circle out of the way.
Koso works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Koso blocks the leg kick.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth misses with the body kick#TD#
so Koso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wearmouth wants to stand and escape but Koso is having none of it. #SUB#
Koso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wearmouth wants to get back to his feet but Koso is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Koso wants to pass the guard but Wearmouth is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wearmouth wants to stand and escape but Koso is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koso misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koso throws a head kick but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Koso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso's corner calls for a 1-2. Koso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koso blocks a low kick nicely.
Koso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.#T4#
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick.
Koso scores with a push kick.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Wearmouth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Wearmouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Wearmouth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koso loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
As Koso backs off Wearmouth throws a huge counter combo but Koso manages to avoid it all.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth is looking for the big counter here.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Koso counters with a leg kick.
Koso slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Koso staying out of range there.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that second round.
That's time! Koso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Koso tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the head.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
A jab from Koso does it's job there.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
Wearmouth connects with a right hand. Koso shakes it off.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Koso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back to recover.
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Koso moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Koso misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target. #T1#
Koso misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Koso lands with a nice body punch.
Koso throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wearmouth. That's going to slow Koso down.
Wearmouth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koso checks a leg kick.
Koso takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koso is out of range. #T2#
Koso lands with a nice body kick.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Koso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koso tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking body shot.
Koso checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Wearmouth.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koso thuds his right hand into Wearmouth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a kick to the body.
Koso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wearmouth checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Wearmouth as Koso shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Koso moves out of range easily. #T4#
Koso lands a jab to the head.
Koso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wearmouth can pounce on him.
Koso tries to move into range but Wearmouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso checks the leg kick.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Koso settles back down.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Koso takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Koso looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Koso throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koso on the side of the head.
Wearmouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wearmouth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koso.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wearmouth. Wearmouth obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Wearmouth.
I think Wearmouth 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Pride FC 54
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koso digs a good hook to Corll's body.
Corll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
Koso connects with a body shot that sends Corll's belly button to the back.
Corll throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koso.
A little jabbing left from Koso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso jabs Corll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Koso finds it's way through Corll's defenses.
Koso throws a hook but Corll blocks it.#CL#
Corll darts in and clinches Koso up against the cage.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands. #BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Corll gets caught napping as Koso dives in and scores a takedown. Corll manages to retain guard.
Corll controls Koso momentarily but Koso frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koso trying to control but Corll is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Corll is looking for a triangle but Koso pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Corll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koso defends well.
Koso advances to half guard.
Corll is pressing down on Koso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koso tries to free his leg and advance position but Corll is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Corll has his foot on Koso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koso works his way back into a safe position though.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Corll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koso trying to control but Corll is working from the bottom.
Corll has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Corll has control of Koso's left arm, preventing Koso from doing any damage.
Koso advances to half guard.
Koso is trying to control the action in half guard but Corll is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Koso is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Koso seems to be looking for submissions.
Corll tries to roll over but Koso keeps him under control.#SUB#
Corll looking for submissions off his back.
Corll is trying to maintain the position but Koso is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Corll gets full guard.
Koso stopping the sweep attempt from Corll.
Corll is working hard here to advance position.
Corll looking to control. #SUB2#
Koso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Corll dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Koso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corll manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Koso wants to pass the guard but Corll is keeping the position.#SUB#
Corll looking for subs off his back but Koso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corll wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Koso trying to control the action but Corll is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Corll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Koso 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. Corll tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Koso!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 48
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Good shot there by Bosch.
Bosch throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch tries to land a leg kick but Koso saw it coming and moves away.
Koso connects with a leg kick. Bosch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Koso misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koso throws a low kick but Bosch avoids it.#CL#
Koso moves into the clinch.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bosch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Koso moved away.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bosch manages to circle out of the way.
Koso blocks a head kick by Bosch.
Koso with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bosch misses.
Bosch lands a nice looking body kick.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Bosch saw that one coming.
Koso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bosch defends it nicely.#T1#
Bosch takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Bosch throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Bosch has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Koso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Koso lands a right hand.
Bosch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koso misses with some punches.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosch's elbow.
Koso tries a body shot but Bosch blocks it.
Koso blocks a body shot from Bosch.
Nice body punch from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso jumps guard but Bosch stands there with Koso around his waist. Koso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Koso tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Bosch gets through Koso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bosch lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch lands a left hand.
Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bosch walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Koso rushes Bosch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koso prevents a body shot from Bosch.
Koso lands a shoulder strike.
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Bosch avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosch's elbow.
Koso tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Koso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Koso 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#
Koso has an active guard here but Bosch has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Koso with the active half guard here but Bosch passes nicely into side control.
Koso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bosch controlling from side mount.
Koso can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Koso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bosch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bosch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koso is trying to control. Bosch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bosch is defending against the submission attempts here by Koso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bosch lands a slapping body shot.
Koso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bosch.
Koso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koso moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBosch.
Good work by Koso as he checks the leg kick.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bosch.
Bosch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bosch circles away.
Koso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bosch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Bosch.
Bosch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koso under the eye.
Koso connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Koso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bosch takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Koso finds it's way through Bosch's defenses.
Koso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bosch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch's corner calls for a 1-2. Bosch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koso shoots in looking for a takedown but Bosch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bosch takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bosch sprawls well. Bosch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koso gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bosch! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosch cracks Koso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bosch lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Koso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bosch lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Bosch tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Koso successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Koso is looking for a triangle but Bosch pushes his legs off easily.
Koso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bosch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bosch not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koso trying to control from the bottom.
Koso is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Bosch wants to stand up but Koso has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bosch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Koso looking for submissions off his back.
Bosch is taking a breather. Koso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Koso is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koso holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koso wants to improve his position but Bosch is controlling well.
Koso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koso.
Koso wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Koso has his foot on Bosch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bosch works his way back into a safe position though.
Koso managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Koso is looking to counter the offense by Bosch and move into the clinch.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bosch lands with a shot to the body.
Koso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koso misses with a hook.
Bosch throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Bosch cracks the inside of Koso's front leg.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bosch takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Bosch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bosch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Koso loads up on a big right hand but Bosch slips the punch.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it.
Bosch throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.#TD#
Koso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bosch was covering up waiting for the punch and Koso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch keeping full guard, as Koso tries to pass. #T1#
Bosch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bosch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bosch wants to control but Koso is keeping him busy.
Koso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koso is trying to control the position but Bosch postures up.
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bosch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bosch has passed into side control.
Koso is looking to reverse the position.
Bosch staying calm.
Bosch trying to control the action but Koso is working from the bottom. #T3#
Koso wants to control but Bosch postures up.
Koso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koso is trying to work for a sweep but Bosch has mounted him!
Bosch controlling from mount.
Koso is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koso is looking to get to half guard.
Koso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bosch in particular looking to stall.
Koso tries to roll over but Bosch keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Koso actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Pride FC 43
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Snorten blocks a jab.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Snorten's front leg but catches the back leg as Snorten tries to avoid it.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Koso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snorten scores with a jab to the head.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Koso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Snorten tries to keep at a distance but Koso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snorten tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Snorten 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.
Snorten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Snorten has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koso regains guard immediately.
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Koso trying to control the position. #SUB#
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snorten defends well.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koso is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Snorten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snorten has managed to get both his arms back between Koso's legs - danger averted.
Koso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Snorten avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Koso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snorten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koso controls Snorten momentarily but Snorten frees himself.
Snorten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koso holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Koso working for a triangle but Snorten defends it easily. #T2#
Snorten trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Koso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Koso working for a triangle but Snorten defends it easily.
Koso looking for a sweep. Not yet Koso, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten landing with the ground and pound.
Koso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snorten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Koso working for a triangle but Snorten defends it easily.
Snorten advances to half guard.
Koso is trying to get back to full guard.
Koso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Koso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snorten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snorten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koso's guard.
Snorten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snorten trying to control the action but Koso is working from the bottom.
Koso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snorten scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snorten tries to pass to full mount but Koso defends it. #T4#
Snorten prevents Koso from improving his position.
Snorten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snorten is working away from the top position though.
Snorten wants to free his trapped foot but Koso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koso wants to get back to full guard.
Snorten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koso keeps working.
Koso trying to hold on to Snorten's head to control him but Snorten postures up.
Koso wants to get back to full guard.
Snorten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snorten is thwarting Koso's attempts to control the position.
Snorten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
That's time! Koso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Koso cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Koso scores with a spinning back kick!
Koso blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Koso.
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand.
Snorten misses with an uppercut
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koso counters with a low kick, right behind Snorten 's knee.
Koso scores with a spinning back kick!
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
A nice side step and Snorten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koso looks to land a body kick but Snorten moved away.
Snorten scoring well with a low kick there.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.
Koso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snorten misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Snorten misses.
Koso lands an overhand right.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Koso avoids the body shot from Snorten.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Koso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koso checks a leg kick nicely.
Snorten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten misses with a kick to the body.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snorten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snorten tries to counter with a clinch but Koso shakes him off and moves away.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Snorten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Koso feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but Koso shows good takedown defense.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snorten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorten throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.#T2#
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten misses with a shot to the body
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten throws a series of punches but Koso avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Koso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snorten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koso throws a body kick that misses.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Koso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koso. Snorten shrugs it off though.
Snorten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koso lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Koso. That snapped Snorten's head back.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso cracks Snorten with a good jab.#T3#
Koso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snorten checks it well.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing.
Koso scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koso moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Koso's corner calls for a 1-2. Koso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Snorten tries for a takedown but Koso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koso. That's going to slow Snorten down.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koso has time to react.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koso.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Snorten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snorten.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Koso misses with a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a straight right hand.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Koso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koso cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten lands with an overhand left.
Koso thuds his shin into the meat of Snorten's side.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Snorten misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Koso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Snorten counters by clinching up.
Snorten can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Snorten is looking for a takedown.
Snorten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snorten blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snorten.
A right handed body shot lands from Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Koso.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands. #T1#
Koso lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Koso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snorten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koso pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Speva Koso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Snorten wants to take the fight to the mat but Koso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snorten blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Koso.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Koso.
Koso digs a right hand into Snorten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snorten's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Koso.
Koso is pressed up against the cage. Snorten has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koso down to the mat. Koso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Snorten.
Snorten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snorten somewhat.
Koso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snorten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koso slips under a jab from Snorten.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Snorten throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snorten moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten walks into a left hand.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Snorten there.
Koso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snorten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koso under the eye.
Snorten misses with a looping left.#T3#
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten thows a leg kick but Koso checks it
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koso throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Koso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten throws a front kick that sends Koso stumbling back into the cage.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso tries to clinch up but Snorten circles away and keeps his distance.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Snorten moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Koso lands a front kick.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Koso 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.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Snorten lands the left hand.
Snorten throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Snorten scores with a nice right hand.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koso lands with an overhand left.
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
and Koso counters with a body kick.
Snorten needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Koso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snorten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koso swivels and escapes.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snorten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koso.
The crowd cheers as Koso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Koso scores with a three punch combo!
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
A quick step to the side and Koso tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koso 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 40
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Kincaid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koso connects with a jab.
Koso keeps the fight on the outside.
Koso tries to counter with a takedown but Kincaid is quick to defend against it.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Kincaid's front leg but catches the back leg as Kincaid tries to avoid it.
Kincaid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koso. That one must have hurt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kincaid gets through Koso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kincaid misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso. #TD#
Koso manages to pull guard.
Koso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kincaid wants to pass the guard but Koso is keeping the position.
Kincaid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kincaid is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kincaid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koso looking for a sweep. Not yet Koso, not yet.
Kincaid scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Koso working for a triangle but Kincaid defends it easily.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Koso keeps moving.
Kincaid stopping the sweep attempt from Koso.
Koso is working hard here to advance position.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Koso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Koso looking for a guillotine here but Kincaid defends easily.
Kincaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard.
Koso pulls Kincaid in close to prevent any damage.
Koso 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.
Koso is trying to keep Kincaid in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Koso.#T3#
Koso throws a sloppy head kick
and Kincaid counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Kincaid off balance momentarily.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso misses with an uppercut
and Kincaid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koso thinking.
Kincaid wants to clinch.
Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
Koso throws a hook but Kincaid avoids it easily.
Kincaid let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koso looks to land a right hand but Kincaid moved out of range.
Koso misses with a body shot. #CL#
Koso gets a clinch.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Kincaid avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kincaid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Koso is trying to pull guard but Kincaid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kincaid lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kincaid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso jumps guard but Kincaid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Kincaid.
Kincaid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koso.
Kincaid pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koso tries to work over Kincaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kincaid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kincaid gets through Koso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kincaid lands a nice uppercut.
Kincaid scores with a hook to the body.
Kincaid blocking some punches.
Kincaid misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kincaid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kincaid.
Kincaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcolm Kincaid will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kincaid counters with a thumping low kick.
Koso lands a head kick!
Kincaid tries to clinch
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koso throws a good cross that connects.
Koso misses with a leg kick
enabling Kincaid to counter with a crisp jab.
Kincaid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koso finds it's way round the side to connect with Kincaid's head.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso lands a nice hook to Kincaid's body. Kincaid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kincaid.
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
Koso jabs Kincaid right on the nose. Kincaid blinks but takes it well.
Kincaid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
Kincaid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koso with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kincaid throws a right hand that misses
letting Koso counter with a right hand.
Koso throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kincaid to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kincaid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Kincaid defending well as Koso loads up on a big left hand.
Koso connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koso.
Kincaid blocks a head kick by Koso.
Kincaid throws out a counter right but Koso avoids it with no problem.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso misses with a right hand
and Kincaid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Kincaid misses.
Koso thumps Kincaid with a low kick.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Kincaid blocks a low kick nicely.
Koso misses with a hook. Kincaid ducked under it nicely.
Kincaid scores with a body shot.
Kincaid works over Koso's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kincaid ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
A jab from Koso misses.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Koso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kincaid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
Koso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kincaid takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Koso rushes Kincaid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Koso scores with a shot to the side of Kincaid's head. #BC#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Kincaid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Kincaid counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Kincaid misses.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Kincaid is out of range.
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kincaid. Kincaid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kincaid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kincaid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso tried to counter with a leg kick but Kincaid avoided it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kincaid in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Koso throws a wild body kick that Kincaid sees coming a mile off.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kincaid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kincaid steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koso.
Kincaid swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Koso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kincaid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koso throws a head kick that Kincaid semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick from Koso misses. #T4#
Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
Koso sets himself, and Kincaid steps forward looking for the clinch! Koso avoids it this time.
Kincaid blocks a head kick by Koso.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kincaid on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Kincaid throws out a counter right but Koso avoids it with no problem.
Kincaid throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kincaid counters with a nice uppercut.
Kincaid moves away from the strike by Koso.
Koso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Koso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kincaid manages to get to full guard.
Koso postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Koso. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Kincaid misses.
Koso misses with a looping right.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Kincaid's front leg but catches the back leg as Kincaid tries to avoid it.
Koso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kincaid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koso to score with a decent uppercut.
Koso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kincaid flicks out a counter leg kick but Koso steps away.
Kincaid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kincaid thuds a left hand into Koso's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid is looking to clinch.
Kincaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kincaid! But no joy.
Koso throws a lazy uppercut
and Kincaid counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kincaid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koso. Koso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
A low kick from Koso misses
and Kincaid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Kincaid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koso.
Kincaid looks to land a combination but Koso avoids it well.
Kincaid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kincaid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kincaid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kincaid scores with a nice strike.
Koso throws a hook to the side of Kincaid's head but Kincaid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso dips to his left and cracks Kincaid with an uppercut!
Koso lands with a good body shot.
Kincaid ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
Kincaid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kincaid needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso throws a body punch but Kincaid moves out of range.
Koso missing with a left hand there. Kincaid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Kincaid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koso misses with a hook.
Kincaid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koso.
Kincaid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kincaid misses.
Koso attempts a counter takedown but Kincaid avoids it well and moves away.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kincaid breaks the clinch.
Koso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koso checks a leg kick nicely.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Koso tries to move into range but Kincaid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kincaid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koso is able to avoid easily.
Kincaid throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
A lazy left from Kincaid finds it's target.
Kincaid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koso at a distance.
Kincaid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincaid.
Koso throws a jab when Kincaid was well out of range.
Kincaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Kincaid.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso lands the left hand.
Koso throws a right hand that misses
and Kincaid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Koso misses with a body shot.
Kincaid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kincaid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Koso.
Koso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincaid scores with a body shot.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kincaid misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kincaid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Kincaid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso connects with a single shot there.
Koso scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kincaid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koso 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 37
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Turnbull gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Koso counter with a right hand.
Turnbull slips under a jab from Koso.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Turnbull misses.
Koso is looking to chop away at Turnbull's legs.
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koso misses with a head kick.
Koso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koso tries to move into range but Turnbull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnbull wants to slow Koso down by chopping away at his legs.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull thows a body kick. Koso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turnbull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Koso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso trying to mount his opponent but Turnbull defends it.
Koso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turnbull keeps working. #T1#
Turnbull is concentrating on defense, preventing Koso from advancing position. #SUB#
Koso is looking for a kimura but Turnbull is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koso to get the leverage.
Turnbull looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koso stalling away here and it's allowed Turnbull to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Turnbull keeping full guard, as Koso tries to pass.
Koso trying to control but Turnbull is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koso is stalling in the full guard.
Turnbull keeping full guard, as Koso tries to pass.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koso cracks the inside of Turnbull's front leg.
Koso slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Koso slips a straight right by Turnbull.
Koso tests Turnbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnbull.#T3#
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koso doesn't manage to clinch there - Turnbull circles away.
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Turnbull looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Koso thuds his shin into the meat of Turnbull's side.
Koso takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turnbull doesn't seem bothered though.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Koso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Koso duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
Turnbull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koso lands with a good body shot.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Turnbull ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Koso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull misses with a double jab.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.#T4#
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range and Koso settles back down.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Turnbull slips a straight right by Koso.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull with a nice cross.
Koso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koso misses with the body kick
letting Turnbull counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koso misses with a shot to the body
and Turnbull counters with a thumping low kick.
Turnbull cracks a nice hook into Koso's ribs.
Koso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Koso.
Turnbull scores with a push kick.
Turnbull shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turnbull throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turnbull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turnbull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koso works Turnbull's body with a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turnbull. Koso shrugs it off though.
Turnbull misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koso is looking to wear down Turnbull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koso throws a lazy right hand but Turnbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Koso.
Koso misses with a wild combination.
Turnbull connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koso. Koso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso defending well as Turnbull loads up on a big left hand.
Koso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Turnbull misses. #T1#
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Turnbull tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Turnbull cracks Koso with a good jab.
Turnbull avoids a kick to the body.
Turnbull steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Koso misses with a left hand
and Turnbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turnbull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnbull.
Koso avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a jab.
Turnbull tests Koso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turnbull throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Koso. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull blocks the body kick. #T2#
Koso is looking to slow Turnbull down with leg kicks.
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Koso ducks down to avoid it.
Koso is looking to counter punch.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
Koso is looking to land body kicks.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull cracks the inside of Koso's front leg.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso scores with a kick to the body.
Turnbull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turnbull throws a body kick that misses.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Turnbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koso.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turnbull.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koso, as that shot connected.
Turnbull sizes up Koso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koso takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range and Koso settles back down.
Koso walks into a stiff left hand from Turnbull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Turnbull's front leg but catches the back leg as Turnbull tries to avoid it.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.#T4#
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Turnbull counters with a good, hard body kick but Koso shrugs it off.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a hook.
Turnbull takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Turnbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Koso.
Turnbull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Turnbull looks to move away, Koso throws a big counter combo but Turnbull just gets out of the way.
Koso will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turnbull scores with a decent looking hook.
Koso lands a nice hook to Turnbull's body. Turnbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turnbull is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Koso.
Turnbull misses with a hook
and Koso counters with a left to the body.
Turnbull walks into a jab.
Turnbull checks a low kick from Koso.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turnbull misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Koso moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Koso throws a lazy right hand but Turnbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turnbull crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koso - the referee stops the clock and Turnbull gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koso. Turnbull manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Koso moved away.
Turnbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koso dips to his left and cracks Turnbull with an uppercut!
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Jab by Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Koso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turnbull. #T1#
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turnbull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turnbull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koso lands with a good body shot.
Koso lands with a straight right. Turnbull didn't see that one coming.
Koso misses with a body shot
and Turnbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
Turnbull misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Koso blocks the low kick.
Turnbull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull leaves Koso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koso misses with a series of wild punches.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Turnbull off balance momentarily.
A jab from Turnbull does it's job there.
Koso is looking to slow Turnbull down with leg kicks.
Turnbull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koso throws a leg kick but Turnbull checks it.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull scoring well with a low kick there.
Turnbull throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Turnbull scoring well with a low kick there.
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Koso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koso looks to land a body kick but Turnbull moved away.
Turnbull throws a big shot that misses.
Turnbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
Koso is looking to counter with head kicks.
Turnbull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koso's head.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Turnbull as he connects with a hook.
Koso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koso throws a leg kick but Turnbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koso blocks a jab.
Turnbull fakes the leg kick and cracks Koso in the body.
Koso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso moves forwards but Turnbull connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turnbull.
Koso misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnbull! But no joy.
Turnbull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koso under the eye.
Turnbull checks the leg kick.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koso's calf.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Turnbull tests Koso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Koso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turnbull 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

Event: Pride FC 33
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Knight - just one landing. #CL#
Koso rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knight misses with some punches.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
A short body shot lands from Koso as the two fighters clinch.
Knight taking a breather.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
A short right from Koso.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koso tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight working aggressively here.
Koso presses Knight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Nice body punch from Koso - that landed with a thud.
Koso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight avoiding damage.
Knight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Koso seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knight can turn it around.
Koso working aggressively here.
Koso pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koso's elbow.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Koso.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Knight.
Koso working aggressively here.
Knight tries a body shot but Koso blocks it. #T2#
Knight misses with some punches.
Koso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Koso.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koso lands a right hand.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Koso.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso. #T3#
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Koso has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
Koso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Koso being controlled against the cage.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Koso lands a shoulder strike.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Koso holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
Koso prevents a body shot from Knight.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight blocks a body shot from Koso.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight taking a breather.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Koso unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Koso slips under a jab.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight prevents a body shot from Koso.
Nice body punch from Koso.
Speva Koso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koso.
A short left from Koso.
A short left from Koso.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koso or not.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso lands a right hand.
Knight lands a right hand.
Koso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knight smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Koso closes the distance and clinches.
Koso misses with some punches. #T1#
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands a right hand.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Koso gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Koso takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight blocks a body shot from Koso.
Knight blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Koso blocks a body shot from Knight.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso throws a low kick, looking for Knight's leg but Knight calmly moves out of range.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight misses with a straight right. #T3#
Knight misses the jab.
Koso is looking to counter punch.
Knight scores with a sloppy right hand. Koso should have avoided that one.
Koso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koso jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight misses with a left hand
enabling Koso to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso misses with a hook to the body
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Koso has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koso lands with a left to the head. #T4##TD#
Koso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Koso controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself. #SUB#
Koso has his feet on Knight's thighs here. He's pushed Knight off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Knight screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Speva Koso!
Jed Knight was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.

Event: Pride FC 26 Dog vs Gray
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koso moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Koso throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Koso throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
Koso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rojas.
Koso blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas scores with a kick to the body.
Rojas tries to work over Koso's front leg with a kick but Koso checks it.
Rojas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso dodges the punch combination from Rojas.
Koso has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rojas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas wants to slow Koso down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Koso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rojas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koso.
We've been told by Rojas's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rojas doesn't seem bothered though.
Koso connects with a body shot that sends Rojas's belly button to the back.
Rojas motions for Koso to come forward. Rojas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koso misses with a straight left.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koso sizes up Rojas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso throws a front kick aimed at Rojas's knee but Rojas avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas tests Koso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Koso. #T2#
Rojas jabs Koso right on the nose. Koso blinks but takes it well.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso thinks about the counter body kick.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Koso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rojas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koso throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas throws out a leg kick but Koso moves out of range and Rojas only half commits.
Rojas throws a low kick but Koso moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Koso misses with a looping left.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
A little jabbing left from Koso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Koso counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Koso throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koso.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Koso scores with a leg kick.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Koso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koso in his tracks.
Rojas blocks a leg kick.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koso takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rojas.
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!
Koso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Koso. #T4#
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koso. Koso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas throws a leg kick
letting Koso counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Koso scores with a sloppy right hand. Rojas should have avoided that one.
Koso slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rojas tries to land a body kick
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Koso counters with a stiff right hand.
Koso just 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 Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rojas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas cracks Koso with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Koso defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rojas is out of range and Koso settles back down.
As Koso backs away, Rojas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
Rojas catches Koso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Koso flicks out a counter leg kick but Rojas steps away.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas moves out of range as Koso strikes.#T1#
Koso works the jab nicely.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Koso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rojas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Koso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
Rojas moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas tests Koso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Koso.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koso feints and then cracks Rojas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojas down.
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!
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rojas's hands.
Koso misses with a body kick.#T2#
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Koso misses with a hook
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Koso scores with a kick to the body.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koso takes one to the chin there.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Koso throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick there by Rojas.
Koso tried to score with a low kick but Rojas checks it.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koso feints a counter leg kick.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
That kick from Rojas tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Koso's head.
Rojas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koso feints and then cracks Rojas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojas down.
Koso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Koso counters with a body kick.
Koso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koso's head.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rojas checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Koso.
Koso slips a jab from Rojas.#T4#
Koso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Koso catches Rojas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Koso tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rojas.
Rojas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Koso swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso thows a body kick. Rojas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
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 Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Koso.
Rojas throws a head kick but Koso moves out of range.
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koso. Rojas shrugs it off though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Koso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojas is fending him off so far but Koso persists. Nope, Rojas circles away and we're back to standing.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Rojas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koso throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
Rojas throws a push kick but Koso slaps the foot to one side.
Koso bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Rojas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Koso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Koso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koso. That one must have hurt.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Koso only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koso slips a jab from Rojas.
Koso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas slips a straight right by Koso.
As Koso looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Koso just gets out of the way.
Koso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Koso avoided it.
Rojas scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Koso.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso feints a counter leg kick.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rojas will feel that in the morning.
Koso slips a straight right by Rojas.
Koso misses the jab.
Rojas cracks Koso with a good jab.#T3#
Koso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso misses the jab.
Koso throws a body kick that misses.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koso blocks a jab.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Koso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rojas throws a combination. Koso tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rojas walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range. #T4#
Koso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojas under the eye.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koso is looking to land body kicks.
Koso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koso throws a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Koso lands a jab to Rojas's midsection.
Rojas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koso throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Koso missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rojas walks into a jab.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Koso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Koso lands a head kick!
Koso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 22
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koso counters with a two punch combo.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koso misses with a hook.
Koso lands a really nice looking cross but Stark seems unphased.
Stark tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Good leg kick by Koso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Koso is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Koso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Koso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koso tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koso to the ground. Koso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark jabs Koso right on the nose. Koso blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Stark gets the takedown into side control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koso keeps working.
Koso tries to bench press Stark off him but Stark keeps the position. #SUB2#
Stark tries for a kimura but Koso is defending well. #T1#
Koso is looking for a sweep.
Stark wants to control but Koso is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koso, who protects the arm well.
Koso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Koso is trying to control but can't.
Stark with the ground and pound but Koso uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Koso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Koso is really struggling to control Stark but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Koso tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Stark looking to control.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard. #REVB#
Koso is trying to keep Stark in close.
Koso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koso is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Koso working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.
Stark trying to control but Koso is working from the bottom. #T3#
Stark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark postures up.
Koso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. #REVR#
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koso is one step ahead there.
Koso wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Stark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Koso trying to control here.
Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Koso defends the submission attempt.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark wants to take a breather but Koso is having none of it. #T4#
Koso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Koso manages to get to full guard.
Koso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Koso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark landing some decent shots from guard.
Koso looking for a sweep. Not yet Koso, not yet.
Koso trying to control the position.
Stark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koso's head.
Koso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark trying to control but Koso is working from the bottom.
Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Stark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Koso cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koso is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Koso circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso.
Stark slips under a jab from Koso.
Koso keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Koso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koso scores with a punch to the head.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch but Koso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark connects with a right hand. Koso shakes it off.
Koso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stark takes a step back to recover.
Koso jabs at Stark's body.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Stark
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso throws out a leg kick but Stark moves out of range and Koso only half commits.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Koso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stark's sensitive parts.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Koso misses with a leg kick.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso slips a jab from Stark.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koso is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koso trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
Nice strikes from Stark there.
Ground and pound from Stark.
Koso manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Khal Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark controlling the position.
Koso stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark striking off his back but it's not causing Koso any problems.
Koso wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Stark keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Koso passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Koso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Koso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stark gets back to full guard.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Stark trying to control the position.
Stark throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koso preventing the sweep.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
Stark wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Stark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Koso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koso on his heels. He'll look to pass Koso's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koso managing to control the position. #SUB#
Koso looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Koso misses with a low kick.
Stark lands with a right hand.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso misses with a leg kick
enabling Stark to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
Koso swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso works Stark's body with a nice hook.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koso as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Koso avoids it.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koso swivels and escapes.
Speva Koso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Stark.
Koso lands a nice hook to Stark's body. Stark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koso slips under a jab from Stark.
Koso is looking to counter punch.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
Koso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Koso backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Koso manages to avoid it all.
Koso misses the jab.
Stark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koso finds it's way round the side to connect with Stark's head.
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koso in his tracks.
Stark is looking to score with low kicks.
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
Stark throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koso avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Koso thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark avoids the body shot from Koso.
Stark dives in and grabs Koso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koso pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Nice jab there from Stark.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso.
Stark is looking for the big counter here.
Koso needs to keep his hands up - Stark had a free shot at his head there.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Koso connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Koso.
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Koso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Speva Koso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Koso's head back.
Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso connects with a nice looking jab.
Stark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koso defends well and Stark ends up having to push Koso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.#CL2#
Stark clinches up with Koso and pushes him back against the cage.
Koso is pressed up against the cage. Stark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koso down to the mat. Koso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koso digs a good body shot into Stark's ribs.
Koso 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. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark misses with a right hand
enabling Koso to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Koso is predictable there
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
Stark scores with a decent looking hook.
Koso misses with a head kick.
Stark with the counter takedown but Koso avoids it easily.
Stark lands a head shot.
Stark scores with a nice right hand.
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koso but Koso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso scores with a leg kick.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Speva Koso.
I think Koso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!
Khal Stark was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to all the fans!'.

Event: Pride FC 19
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Jetson throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Jetson keeps Koso at a distance using the push kick.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jetson connects with an inside leg kick.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jetson.
Jetson throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso misses the jab.
Koso connects with a leg kick. Jetson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jetson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso looks to land a left hand but Jetson moved out of range nicely.
Jetson checks a leg kick.
Jetson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jetson manages to avoid it.
Koso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koso connects with a single shot there.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jetson.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jetson was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Jetson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jetson wants to slow Koso down by chopping away at his legs.
Koso misses with a hook. Jetson ducked under it nicely.
Jetson throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Jetson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Koso misses the target.#T1#
Jetson missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koso throws a big shot that misses.
Jetson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Koso tenderised Jetson's leg. Jetson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jetson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Jetson.
Jetson looks to throw a body kick
and Koso counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jetson throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily.
Koso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jetson.
Koso avoids the head kick by Jetson.
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jetson throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Koso misses its target.
Koso tries to work over Jetson's front leg with a kick but Jetson checks it.
Koso throws a hook but Jetson avoids it easily.
A left lands for Koso.
Jetson connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jetson connects with a leg kick. Koso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koso cracks the inside of Jetson's front leg.
Jetson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Jetson checks a leg kick.
Jetson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koso throws out a loose jab but Jetson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso checks a low kick from Jetson.
Koso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jetson tests Koso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koso is looking to land body kicks.
Koso checks a low kick from Jetson.
Koso throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jetson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jetson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jetson is looking to chop away at Koso's legs.
Jetson misses with a looping left.
Jetson tries to work over Koso's front leg with a kick but Koso checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Koso misses the target.
Jetson moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
Koso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koso connects with the punch.
Jetson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koso throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Jetson.
Jetson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koso takes a step back to recover.
Riff Jetson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Jetson moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Koso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jetson.
Koso checks a low kick from Jetson.
Koso throwing a counter right hand but Jetson manages to avoid it.
Jetson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jetson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koso misses with a hook. Jetson ducked under it nicely.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jetson.
Jetson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jetson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koso lands a jab to the head.
Koso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jetson is out of range.
Jetson misses with a body kick.
Jetson misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jetson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Koso.
Koso lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jetson misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jetson. #T4#
Jab by Koso.
Koso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jetson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso fakes the leg kick and cracks Jetson in the body.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jetson throws a looping overhand right but Koso ducks down to avoid it.
Jetson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jetson lands with a straight right. Koso didn't see that one coming.
Jetson throws a front kick that sends Koso stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jetson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jetson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Jetson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koso looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Koso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koso blocks a head kick by Jetson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jetson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Koso finds it's target.
Koso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jetson moves away.
Jetson throws a head kick that misses
and Koso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that round.
That's time! Koso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jetson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jetson lands a really nice looking cross but Koso seems unphased.
Jetson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso throws a hook but Jetson avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jetson.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jetson.
Koso loads up on a big right hand but Jetson slips the punch.
Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jetson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koso is able to avoid easily.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Jetson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Jetson misses the target.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Jetson's shoulder, as Jetson tries to avoid the shot.
Koso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Koso duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso lands a really nice looking cross but Jetson seems unphased.
Jetson misses with a low kick.
Koso cracks Jetson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jetson moves away.
Koso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koso scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
A jab from Jetson misses.
Koso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jetson can do to turn this around?
Koso checks the leg kick.
Jetson scores with a leg kick.
Koso slips a jab from Jetson.
Jetson misses with a hook
and Koso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Jetson.
Jetson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Jetson throws a leg kick but Koso checks it.
Jetson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Koso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Koso misses with a looping right.
Koso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jetson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koso's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Koso blocks the leg kick.
Jetson missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jetson misses with a low kick.
Jetson looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Koso swings for the body but Jetson moves out of range. #T2#
Jetson misses with a low kick as Koso jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Koso tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso feints and then cracks Jetson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jetson down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jetson throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily.
Jetson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
Koso checks a leg kick.
Jetson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jetson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jetson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jetson thumps Koso with a low kick.
Jetson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jetson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jetson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jetson thuds his shin into the meat of Koso's side.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Jetson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jetson tries to avoid it.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetson throws out the jab.
Koso cracks the inside of Jetson's front leg.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jetson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
Jetson throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koso takes a swing at Jetson's ribcage but misses.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Jetson is just out of range.
Koso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jetson is looking to score with low kicks.
Koso cracks Jetson with an open hand slap.
Koso blocks a leg kick.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Jetson's shoulder, as Jetson tries to avoid the shot.
Jetson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jetson manages to avoid it.
Jetson lands a really nice looking cross but Koso seems unphased.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso scores with a push kick.
Koso lands a head shot.
Koso lands a head shot.
Jetson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso slips a straight right by Jetson.
Jetson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jetson.
Jetson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Jetson misses with a low kick.
Jetson misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jetson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koso has got the better of the exchanges.
Jetson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jetson.
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso throws a hook to the side of Jetson's head but Jetson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso backing away here, and Jetson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jetson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jetson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Koso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jetson throws a head kick but Koso moves out of range.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso slips a straight right by Jetson.
Koso moves out of range as Jetson throws a body kick.
Koso throws a shot from downtown. Jetson moves away and avoids it.
Jetson throws a body kick that misses
and Koso counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jetson.
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 Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jetson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso throws a head kick that Jetson semi-blocks.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jetson.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jetson.
Jetson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jetson misses with a head kick.
Jetson lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Jetson misses.
Koso thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jetson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jetson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koso wants to land a leg kick but Jetson is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koso checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso avoids the body shot from Jetson.
Jetson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jetson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Koso.
An inside leg kick lands from Koso.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jetson doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Koso is looking to land body kicks.
Jetson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Koso connects with a leg kick. Jetson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jetson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koso.
Jetson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koso.
Jetson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Jetson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jetson throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily.
Koso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jetson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Koso!
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jetson misses with a leg kick
and Koso counters with a good, hard body kick but Jetson shrugs it off.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jetson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jetson throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jetson throws a hard body shot but it just 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!
Koso misses with a hook.
It looks like Koso has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Jetson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koso throws out the jab.
Jetson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jetson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koso avoids the body shot from Jetson.
Jetson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koso. That did some damage!
Koso misses with a low kick.
Jetson is looking for the big counter here.
Koso pushes Jetson away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Koso.
Jetson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koso connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Jetson tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koso.
Jetson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koso avoids the head kick by Jetson.
Koso tried to counter with a leg kick but Jetson avoided it.
Jetson throws the kick towards the body but Koso avoids it.
Jetson misses with a looping left.#T3#
Jetson throws a push kick but Koso slaps the foot to one side.
Jetson misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Jetson catches Koso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jetson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
Jetson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jetson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koso misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jetson throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
A jab from Jetson misses.
Koso clobbers Jetson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jetson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koso to score with a decent uppercut.
Jetson misses with a straight left.
Jetson moves away from the strike by Koso.
Koso 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!
Jetson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
Jetson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koso.#T4#
Jetson throws a lazy body kick
and Koso counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Koso finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Jetson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jetson checks a leg kick.
Jetson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jetson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jetson throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso thows a body kick. Jetson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koso thuds his right hand into Jetson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Koso as he checks the leg kick.
Koso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Jetson throws a head kick that misses.
Koso lands a nice hook to Jetson's body. Jetson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso staying out of range there.
Riff Jetson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jetson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 14
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Koso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koso misses with a looping left.
Jetson moves out of range of the strikes.
As Koso backs away, Jetson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jetson.
Jetson lunges at Koso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koso's hand.
Jetson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jetson cracks Koso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jetson throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Koso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Koso takes the fight into the clinch.
Jetson tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jetson blocking some punches.
Jetson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Jetson has him pressed against the cage.
Jetson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jetson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso lands a nice uppercut.
Koso blocks a body shot from Jetson.
A right handed body shot lands from Jetson. #T1#
Koso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jetson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jetson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jetson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jetson misses with a body punch.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jetson tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Jetson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jetson can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Jetson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Koso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Jetson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Koso looking for a guillotine here but Jetson defends easily.
Jetson advances to half guard. #T2#
Jetson is trying to control the action in half guard but Koso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso is trying to maintain the position but Jetson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jetson is pressing down on Koso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koso is holding on for now.
Jetson prevents Koso from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jetson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jetson prevents Koso from improving his position.#SUB2#
Koso actively working from the bottom here.
Jetson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jetson wants to take his opponent's back but Koso doesn't allow it. #T3#
Koso tries to lock up and control but Jetson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koso slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jetson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jetson 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.
Koso trying to control here.
Jetson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jetson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Psycho’s Elites inform us that Koso has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Koso trying to control the position. #T4#
Jetson tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard.
Jetson advances to half guard.
Koso trying to control here.
Koso tries to get to full guard but Jetson has control of the leg.
Jetson wants to control but Koso is keeping him busy.
Koso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jetson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Jetson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koso tries to roll over but Jetson keeps him under control.
Koso has his hands clasped together around Jetson's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koso is looking to clinch.
Jetson misses with a body shot.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso misses with a looping right.
Jetson missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koso throws a shot from downtown. Jetson moves away and avoids it.
Jetson slips a straight right by Koso.
Jetson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koso throws a lazy right hand but Jetson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jetson.
A punch lands to the side of Jetson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Koso has managed to clinch.
Jetson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koso scores with a shot to the side of Jetson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jetson misses with the head strike.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Jetson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jetson.
Jetson lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jetson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jetson blocking some punches. #T1#
Jetson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jetson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jetson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jetson fails to land.
Jetson struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Jetson scores with a hook to the body.
Jetson pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Koso gets control of Jetson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jetson tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard.
Jetson forces his way into half guard.
Koso controlling the position for now.
Koso is trying to get back to full guard.
Jetson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koso stops Jetson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Koso is squirming around, avoiding Jetson's attempts to control the action.
Koso sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Jetson 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.
Jetson is looking to advance position but Koso won't allow it.
Jetson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jetson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koso is now in Jetson's guard. A big mistake from Jetson there, giving up the dominant position! #T3##SUB#
Jetson working for a triangle but Koso defends it easily. #SUB2#
Koso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jetson looking to control. #SUB#
Jetson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jetson wants to sweep here but Koso controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jetson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jetson keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koso passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jetson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Koso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Jetson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koso is trying to control. Jetson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jetson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jetson is not content to let Koso control the position.
Koso not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Speva Koso 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#
Jetson slips under a jab.
Jetson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Jetson is out of range.
Jetson throws a looping overhand right but Koso ducks down to avoid it.
Koso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jetson has time to react.
Koso throws a head kick but Jetson moves out of range.
Jetson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riff Jetson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jetson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Jetson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koso checks a leg kick nicely.
Koso tests Jetson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jetson.
An inside leg kick from Jetson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson misses with a wild body shot.
Jetson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso moves forwards but Jetson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetson throws out the jab.
Koso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jetson tries to score with a low kick but Koso moves his leg out of the way.
Koso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Jetson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
Koso walks into a jab.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jetson staying out of range there.
Jetson lands with a right hand.
Jetson thumps Koso with a low kick.
That kick from Jetson tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jetson throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Koso slips under a jab from Jetson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jetson.
Koso clobbers Jetson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koso misses with a hook. Jetson ducked under it nicely.
Jetson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jetson scores with a hook.
Koso throws a lazy right hand but Jetson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jetson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Jetson slams his shin into Koso's torso.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Jetson saw that one coming.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jetson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso misses with a hook. Jetson ducked under it nicely.
Koso cracks Jetson with an open hand slap.
Jetson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koso slips a straight right by Jetson.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso throws out a counter right but Jetson avoids it with no problem.
Koso misses with a looping left.
Jetson checks a leg kick.
Jetson is looking to counter punch.
Jetson throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koso is looking to chop away at Jetson's legs.
Jetson throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Jetson finds it's way through Koso's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jetson misses the target.
Jetson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riff Jetson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Jetson misses its intended target.
Koso staying out of range there.#T3#
Jetson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.#CL2#
Koso closes the distance and pushes Jetson back into the cage.
Jetson misses with a punch to the body.
Jetson has a couple of punches blocked by Koso.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jetson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jetson tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Jetson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Jetson misses with a body punch.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jetson tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jetson.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jetson has a couple of punches blocked by Koso.
Jetson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Jetson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jetson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso. #T4#
A short left from Koso.
Koso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jetson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jetson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jetson struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jetson lands with a right to the head.
Koso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jetson backwards.
Jetson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koso's elbow.
Jetson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jetson backwards.
Koso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jetsons head.
Jetson can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Jetson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jetson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jetson tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jetson presses Koso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Speva Koso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jetson scores with a hook to the body.
Riff Jetson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jetson pushes Koso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Riff Jetson.
I think Koso 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Pride FC 8
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Koso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso misses with a straight left.
Schmidt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Koso blocks the leg kick.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt flicks out a counter leg kick but Koso steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koso. That did some damage!
Koso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Koso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schmidt has time to react.
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Koso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Koso misses.
Koso wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koso throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Schmidt to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schmidt is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Koso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso backing away here, and Schmidt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Schmidt throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmidt checks a leg kick.
Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmidt scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Koso steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schmidt. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koso. #T2#
A big right from Koso misses.
Schmidt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koso connects with a looping right hand.
Schmidt lands a really nice looking cross but Koso seems unphased.
Schmidt thows a body kick. Koso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koso throws a leg kick
and Schmidt counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso is looking to score with low kicks.
Koso works Schmidt's body with a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schmidt digs a right hand underneath Koso's ribcage. Koso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt has Koso pushed against the cage.
Schmidt pushes off an throws an elbow but Koso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schmidt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3##BC2#
Schmidt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schmidt.
Koso tries to work over Schmidt's front leg with a kick but Schmidt checks it.
Koso lands a nice looking body shot.
Schmidt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koso cracks Schmidt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schmidt lands with a hook. Koso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schmidt with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso cracks a nice hook into Schmidt's ribs.
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt scores with a spinning back kick!
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Schmidt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koso connects with an inside leg kick.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Schmidt saw that one coming.
Koso is looking to wear down Schmidt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Koso.
Koso thuds his right hand into Schmidt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koso needs to keep his hands up - Schmidt had a free shot at his head there.
Schmidt misses with a body shot
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koso misses with a straight left.
Koso lands the left hand.
Schmidt looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Schmidt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Koso checks it.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schmidt tests Koso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dieter Schmidt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Schmidt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmidt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Koso does it's job there.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Koso tries to land a leg kick but Schmidt saw it coming and moves away.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a front kick aimed at Koso's knee but Koso avoids it well.
A cross from Koso lands.
Schmidt is looking to chop away at Koso's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
Koso fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso misses with a head kick.
Koso throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Schmidt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Koso.
Schmidt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmidt!
Schmidt scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Koso blocks the leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Schmidt looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Koso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Koso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmidt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from Schmidt misses
and Koso counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Koso as he connects with a hook.
Koso is looking to slow Schmidt down with leg kicks.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Koso punishes Schmidt's body with a nice straight punch.
Schmidt lands with a hook. Koso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schmidt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schmidt finds it's way round the side to connect with Koso's head.
Schmidt looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Koso blocks a leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Schmidt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koso scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body kick there by Schmidt.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Koso.
Schmidt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schmidt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick.
Koso will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Koso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koso works Schmidt's body with a nice hook.
Schmidt motions for Koso to come forward. Schmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Koso saw that one coming.
Koso misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Koso.
Koso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schmidt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koso sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3##CL#
Koso moves into range and clinches up with Schmidt.
Koso prevents Schmidt from breaking the clinch.
Schmidt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Koso moved away.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schmidt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schmidt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmidt, right into the meat.
Schmidt moves out of range of the leg kick from Koso.
Jab by Schmidt.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koso works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Koso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Koso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koso connects with a leg kick. Schmidt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schmidt slips a jab and a cross from Koso.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Koso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schmidt takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmidt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt lands with an uppercut that bounces Koso off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt throws a chopping leg kick but Koso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Koso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Koso.
Schmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Speva Koso 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koso is out of range.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koso staying out of range there.
Koso lands a nice hook to Schmidt's body. Schmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Koso misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Koso.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Koso looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Schmidt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schmidt works the jab nicely.
Schmidt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schmidt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schmidt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmidt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koso on the side of the head.
Koso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmidt throws a front kick aimed at Koso's knee but Koso avoids it well.
Koso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt.
Schmidt takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Koso doesn't manage to clinch there - Schmidt circles away.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Schmidt throws a poor cross that misses
letting Koso counter with a right hand.
Schmidt checks a leg kick nicely.
Schmidt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Schmidt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schmidt.#T2#
Koso tries to clinch but Schmidt is having none of it.
Schmidt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso scores with the left hand. Schmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
Koso checks a leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Koso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koso down.
Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schmidt just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Koso clinches up with Schmidt and pushes him back against the cage.
Koso blocks an elbow strike from Schmidt.
Koso working aggressively here. #BC2#
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Schmidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schmidt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Koso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schmidt misses with a series of wild punches.
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt throws a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koso checks a leg kick.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso cracks a nice hook into Schmidt's ribs.
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schmidt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Koso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schmidt counters with a good low kick that Koso was not able to check.
Schmidt throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso misses with a leg kick.
Schmidt swats away the attempt to clinch by Koso.
Koso takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt misses with a straight left.
Koso throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Schmidt misses with a leg kick.
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Koso misses the target.
Schmidt throws a chopping leg kick but Koso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koso throws a chopping leg kick but Schmidt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Schmidt throws a lazy body kick
enabling Koso to counter with a crisp jab.
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dieter Schmidt.
I think Schmidt 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Pride FC 2 Potter vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Kinshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kinshaw is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw throws a counter combo.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Kinshaw.
It looked like Koso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kinshaw.
Koso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kinshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kinshaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinshaw moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Kinshaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Koso misses
and Kinshaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Koso punishes Kinshaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Nice cross by Kinshaw.
Koso throws a leg kick but Kinshaw checks it.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koso scores with a hook to the body. Kinshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kinshaw tries to clinch up but Koso circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Koso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kinshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kinshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
Koso lands with a right hand.
Koso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kinshaw throws a shot to the body.
Kinshaw tries to clinch there but Koso circles away.
We've been informed that Kinshaw 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.
Koso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koso cracks a nice hook into Kinshaw's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kinshaw. That's going to slow Koso down.
Koso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kinshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Kinshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Kinshaw tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
Kinshaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso digs a good hook to Kinshaw's body.
Koso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Kinshaw lands a head shot.
Koso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Kinshaw misses its intended target.
Kinshaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kinshaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koso's calf.
Kinshaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinshaw misses the target.
Kinshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso throws a leg kick but Kinshaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koso scores with a jab to the head.
Koso throws the left hand but Kinshaw avoids the punch easily.
Kinshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koso throws a low kick but Kinshaw avoids it.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Kinshaw.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Kinshaw off balance momentarily.
Kinshaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koso.
Kinshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Koso throws a leg kick but Kinshaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinshaw. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinshaw manages to avoid it.
Koso takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kinshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Kinshaw tries to land a leg kick but Koso saw it coming and moves away.
Kinshaw looks to land a combination but Koso avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koso.
Kinshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Kinshaw moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kinshaw throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Koso drops his hands momentarily and Kinshaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Koso as he checks the leg kick.
Koso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso throws a low kick but Kinshaw avoids it.#T4#
Kinshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Good leg kick by Koso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Koso looks to land a right hand but Kinshaw moved out of range.
A lazy left from Koso finds it's target.
Koso tries a head kick but it misses.
Koso throws a jab when Kinshaw was well out of range.
Donk. Kinshaw catches Koso right on the button with a cross.
Kinshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koso avoids the body shot from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw walks into a straight right hand from Koso.
Kinshaw slips a straight right by Koso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinshaw.
Koso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koso blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Koso scores with a kick to the body.
Kinshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karter Kinshaw will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Kinshaw moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kinshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kinshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koso at a distance.
Koso is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Kinshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinshaw scores with a jab to the head.
Kinshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Koso moves to clinch but Kinshaw breaks away
and Kinshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Kinshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that Koso avoids nicely.
Koso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kinshaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Koso's head.
Koso connects with a leg kick. Kinshaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kinshaw blocks the leg kick.
Kinshaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Kinshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Koso checks it.
Kinshaw tries to land a leg kick but Koso saw it coming and moves away.
Kinshaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Koso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koso.
Kinshaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Kinshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kinshaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koso.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinshaw lands with a nice body punch.
Kinshaw misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A head kick misses from Kinshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Koso is looking to clinch.
Kinshaw throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Koso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kinshaw checks it well.
A big right from Koso misses.
Koso's corner calls for a 1-2. Koso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinshaw's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koso.
Koso throws a jab when Kinshaw was well out of range.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Koso throws a big counter combination but Kinshaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinshaw manages to avoid it.
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kinshaw tries to land a body kick
and Koso counters with a nice leg kick.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Koso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinshaw, right into the meat.
Koso blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kinshaw is out of range and Koso settles back down.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinshaw.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Kinshaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Koso rushes Kinshaw and presses him up against the cage.
Koso takes a shot to the head.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch.
Koso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kinshaw missing with knees to the body.
Koso misses with some punches.
Kinshaw digs a right hand underneath Koso's ribcage. Koso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koso lands a body shot.
Kinshaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kinshaw.
A hook to the body from Kinshaw.
Koso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kinshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Kinshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koso avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kinshaw.
Koso takes a shot to the head.
Kinshaw lands a left hand.
Kinshaw missing with knees to the body.
Koso cracks Kinshaw with a nice body shot.
Kinshaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kinshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kinshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kinshaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kinshaw lands an elbow just above Koso 's eye.
Koso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kinshaw missing with knees to the body.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Kinshaw.
Nice body punch from Koso.
Kinshaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw - that landed with a thud.
Kinshaw lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
Kinshaw throws out a counter right but Koso avoids it with no problem.
Kinshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
Koso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinshaw misses the target.
Kinshaw lands a jab to Koso's midsection.
Kinshaw misses with a head kick.
Koso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kinshaw just manages to avoid it.
Kinshaw misses with a wild combination.
Kinshaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso checks the leg kick.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Kinshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw slips a straight right by Koso.
Kinshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koso throws the kick towards the body but Kinshaw avoids it.
Kinshaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Kinshaw looks to land a combination but Koso avoids it well. #T1#
A big right from Kinshaw misses.
That kick from Koso tenderised Kinshaw's leg. Kinshaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kinshaw moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw scores with a jab.
Kinshaw looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Kinshaw avoids the body shot from Koso.
Kinshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kinshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Koso circles away.
Koso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koso blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kinshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kinshaw throws a series of punches but Koso avoids them all with ease.
Kinshaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Koso off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinshaw loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kinshaw tries to score with a low kick but Koso moves his leg out of the way.
Koso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kinshaw back to the cage. Koso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koso moves out of range as Kinshaw strikes.#CL#
Koso moves into the clinch.
Koso misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Speva Koso has been cut.
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Kinshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koso managing to block the knees to the body from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw blocks a body shot from Koso.
Kinshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Kinshaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kinshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Koso managing to block the knees to the body from Kinshaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Kinshaw.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Koso.
Kinshaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kinshaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinshaw.
Koso avoiding damage as Kinshaw throws knees to the body.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Kinshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kinshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinshaw digs a right hand underneath Koso's ribcage. Koso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands an uppercut.
Kinshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Kinshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kinshaw throws an elbow but misses.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Kinshaw controls his hands.
Kinshaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koso wants a takedown but no success here.
Kinshaw utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinshaw pushes Koso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!

Event: Ajax Worldwide #6
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Tiernan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Tiernan backs away, Koso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koso dodges the punch combination from Tiernan.
Koso throwing a counter right hand but Tiernan manages to avoid it.
Koso throws a leg kick
and Tiernan counters with a nice leg kick.
Koso swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiernan.
Tiernan moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tiernan is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it.
Koso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Tiernan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koso at a distance.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Conor Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koso throws a leg kick but Tiernan moved away.
Tiernan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koso loads up on a big right hand but Tiernan slips the punch.#T1#
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Koso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiernan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheers as Koso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiernan doesn't seem phased though.
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso scores with a spinning back kick!
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan misses with a hook to the body
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiernan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Tiernan throws a head kick that misses.
Tiernan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Tiernan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koso rather than just go for the knockout.
Koso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiernans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiernan misses with a hook to the body
and Koso counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Tiernan as he checks the leg kick.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiernan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiernan swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Tiernan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Tiernan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiernan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Koso counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koso. That's going to slow Tiernan down.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Tiernan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Koso.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Koso scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiernan should have avoided that one.
Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily.
Tiernan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koso clobbers Tiernan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Tiernan ducks down to avoid it.
Tiernan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Tiernan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Koso tries to bench press Tiernan off him but Tiernan keeps the position.
Koso is not content to let Tiernan control the position.
Koso is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Tiernan stalls from top position.
Koso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koso is pressing down on Tiernan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiernan is holding on for now.
Koso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koso wants to pass to mount but Tiernan is defending the position. #T4#
Tiernan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koso trying to control but Tiernan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiernan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiernan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tiernan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Koso is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that round.
That's time! Koso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Koso plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Tiernan.
A low kick from Tiernan misses
and Koso counters with a left to the body.
Tiernan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tiernan throws a head kick but Koso moves out of range.
Tiernan misses with a wild combination.
Koso appears to be looking for a big counter.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiernan manages to avoid it.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Koso throws a jab when Tiernan was well out of range.
It seemed like Tiernan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Tiernan moves out of range as Koso strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiernan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Tiernan counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiernan. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso works Tiernan's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiernan.#T1#
Koso thuds a left hand into Tiernan's body.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Jab by Koso.
Tiernan misses with a hook to the body
and Koso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Koso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Tiernan lands a head kick!
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tiernan takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Koso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koso blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
Koso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiernan walks into a stiff left hand from Koso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan tries to clinch up but Koso circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiernan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tiernan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Tiernan misses with an uppercut
and Koso counters with an inside leg kick.
Koso swings for the body but Tiernan moves out of range.
Koso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiernan. Tiernan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiernan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tiernan throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan slips under a jab.
Koso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiernan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso scores with a leg kick.
Tiernan lands a nice hook to Koso's body. Koso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koso swings for the body but Tiernan moves out of range.
Koso is looking to slow Tiernan down with leg kicks.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiernan lands a right hook to the body.
Tiernan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koso.
Koso throwing a counter right hand but Tiernan manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiernan.
Speva Koso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Tiernan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Tiernan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
Koso digs a good hook to Tiernan's body.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso is looking for a counter combo.
Koso lands a nice shot that snaps Tiernan's head back.
Koso avoids the head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso misses with a hook. Tiernan ducked under it nicely.
Koso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiernan tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Tiernan shoots for a double leg takedown but Koso sprawls well. He's pushed Tiernan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koso misses with a hook.
Tiernan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koso lands a front kick.
Tiernan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koso thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Tiernan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Koso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tiernan, right into the meat.
Tiernan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiernan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tiernan.
Tiernan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiernan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Koso as Tiernan shoots in.
Tiernan is breathing heavily.
Tiernan misses the jab.
Tiernan is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it.
Tiernan misses with a right hand
and Koso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso cracks Tiernan with a good jab.
Koso blocks a leg kick.
Tiernan throws a head kick that misses
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiernan tries to clinch up but Koso circles away and keeps his distance.
Koso tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tiernan ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
Tiernan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Koso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Koso.
Tiernan misses with a head kick.
Koso cracks Tiernan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiernan. That's going to slow Koso down.
Koso lands a nice hook to Tiernan's body. Tiernan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koso lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiernan misses with a double jab
and Koso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso with a jab.
Koso lands with a kick to the temple. Tiernan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Donk. Koso catches Tiernan right on the button with a cross.
Tiernan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiernan was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Koso throws a hook but Tiernan avoids it easily.#T1#
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the head.
Tiernan tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Tiernan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiernan moves away.
Tiernan cracks Koso with an open hand slap.
Koso avoids the body shot from Tiernan.
Koso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tiernan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koso cracks a nice hook into Tiernan's ribs.
Koso connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Koso misses.
Koso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiernan can do to turn this around?
Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily.
Tiernan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Tiernan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso throws a hook but Tiernan blocks it.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Tiernan moves into range and clinches up with Koso.
Tiernan lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Conor Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiernan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Tiernan blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso takes a shot to the head.
Koso tries a body shot but Tiernan blocks it.
Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
Tiernan tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Tiernan back against the cage.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Koso prevents a body shot from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Koso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Koso is working Tiernan over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Koso.
Koso lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan lands a left hand.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiernan's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses.
Tiernan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koso's elbow.
A short uppercut from Koso.
Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso lands a shoulder strike.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Koso - that landed with a thud. #T4#
A body shot lands from Koso.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Koso breaks from the clinch.
Tiernan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiernan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiernan.
Tiernan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiernan throws a low kick, looking for Koso's leg but Koso calmly moves out of range.
Koso tests Tiernan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koso punishes Tiernan's body with a nice straight punch.
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan walks into a jab.
Koso checks a leg kick.
Tiernan throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso lands a head kick. Tiernan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: DUEL 206
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Koso scores with a punch to the head.
Koso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Calmuschi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Calmuschi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koso cracks Calmuschi with an open hand slap.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Calmuschi throws a big shot that misses.
Calmuschi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Calmuschi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso throws a push kick but Calmuschi slaps the foot to one side.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso connects with a leg kick. Calmuschi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calmuschi misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calmuschi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calmuschi.
Koso misses with a body shot. #T1#
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso stuns Calmuschi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Koso!
Calmuschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Koso throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Koso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calmuschi on the side of the head.
Koso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calmuschi's head backwards.
Calmuschi lands with a right hand.
Koso connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koso. Calmuschi shrugs it off though.
Calmuschi tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Koso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Koso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koso.#T2##CL2#
Calmuschi moves into the clinch successfully.
Koso blocking some punches.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Koso.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Koso on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koso.
Calmuschi misses with some punches.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso lands with a light punch inside.
Koso lands a hook that snaps the head of Calmuschi backwards.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calmuschi lands a nice shot to the body.
Koso misses with some punches.
Koso prevents a body shot from Calmuschi. #T3#
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Calmuschi controls his hands.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Calmuschi. #TD#
Koso pulls guard successfully.
Calmuschi won't allow Koso to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calmuschi wants to stand but Koso has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Calmuschi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calmuschi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calmuschi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Calmuschi.
Koso lands a nice looking body shot.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Koso misses
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Calmuschi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Koso 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.
Calmuschi slips under a jab.
Calmuschi avoids the body shot from Koso.
Koso walks into a straight right hand from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws a body kick that misses.
Koso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Calmuschi saw that one coming.
Calmuschi misses with a looping right.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Koso.
Some wild striking there from Calmuschi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calmuschi scores with a head kick.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calmuschi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso 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#
Koso throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Koso has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Koso avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koso, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
Calmuschi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koso blocks a jab.
Koso throws a jab when Calmuschi was well out of range.
Calmuschi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
Koso wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calmuschi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Koso.
Calmuschi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calmuschi throws a body shot but no joy.
Calmuschi tries to move into range but Koso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
Koso blocks a head kick by Calmuschi.
Koso checks the leg kick.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Koso jabs Calmuschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Calmuschi works Koso's body with a nice hook.
Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
Calmuschi misses with a series of wild punches.
Calmuschi throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Calmuschi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calmuschi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calmuschi. #T2#
Calmuschi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Calmuschi misses its intended target.
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!
Calmuschi misses with a body kick.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso blocks a head kick by Calmuschi.
Koso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Calmuschi throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Calmuschi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Calmuschi gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Calmuschi lands a left hand.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Calmuschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calmuschi backwards.
Calmuschi lands a body punch.
Calmuschi lands a body punch.
Speva Koso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koso scores with a shot to the side of Calmuschi's head.
Still in the clinch, Calmuschi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calmuschi can do to turn this around?
Calmuschi lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Calmuschi works on Koso's body with a couple of short punches.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Calmuschi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Calmuschi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koso.
Koso works on Calmuschi's body with a couple of short punches.
Calmuschi can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso working aggressively here.
Koso lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi working aggressively here.
Calmuschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Calmuschi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Koso lands with a right to the head.
Calmuschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Calmuschi working aggressively here.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso pushes Calmuschi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calmuschi misses with a body punch.
Koso lands a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi takes a shot to the head.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Calmuschi controls his hands.
Calmuschi wants to break free but Koso has control.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calmuschi misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso lands with a light punch inside.
Koso lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Koso jumps into guard, dragging Calmuschi to the mat. #SU2#
Calmuschi stands and steps away. Koso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koso lands a nice hook to Calmuschi's body. Calmuschi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
Calmuschi thows a body kick. Koso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy body kick from Koso
and Calmuschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koso lands a body shot.
Calmuschi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koso sizes up Calmuschi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koso connects with a body shot.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Koso.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Calmuschi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Calmuschi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Calmuschi off balance momentarily.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
As Calmuschi tries to get set, Koso tries to push him back and clinch up but Calmuschi manages to avoid the attempt.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Calmuschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Koso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calmuschi on the side of the head.
Calmuschi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calmuschi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iancu Calmuschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Calmuschi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calmuschi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calmuschi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of Calmuschi's head.
Koso walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Calmuschi.
Koso wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koso.
Koso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koso lands with a slapping head kick.
Calmuschi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koso blocks a jab.
Koso throws a head kick but Calmuschi moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Calmuschi misses.#T3#
Koso scores with a shot to the body.
Koso digs a good hook to Calmuschi's body.
Good work by Calmuschi as he checks the leg kick.
Calmuschi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calmuschi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calmuschi is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it.
Calmuschi needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Calmuschi takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Koso tries to counter by clinching up but Calmuschi breaks away and moves out of range.
A combination from Calmuschi does no damage.
Calmuschi misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calmuschi's hands.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calmuschi.#T4#
Calmuschi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Koso lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Koso. That snapped Calmuschi's head back.
Koso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Calmuschi under the eye.
A lazy left from Calmuschi finds it's target.
Calmuschi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koso lands with a nice body punch.
Calmuschi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso lands with a hook. Calmuschi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Calmuschi throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koso 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: DUEL 202
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Kuchar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koso.
Kuchar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Koso.
Koso misses with a hook
and Kuchar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koso avoids the body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a body kick.
Kuchar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuchar.#CL2#
Kuchar forces Koso back against the cage and clinches.
Kuchar wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso lands a nice uppercut.
Kuchar misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuchar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Kuchar.
Koso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuchar cracks Koso with a nice body shot.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuchar tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar blocks a body shot from Koso.
Kuchar tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Kuchar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Kuchar blocks a body shot from Koso.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso avoiding damage as Kuchar throws knees to the body.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Kuchar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koso tries to work over Kuchar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Kuchar avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso lands a nice uppercut.
Kuchar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
Koso tries to work over Kuchar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso lands a nice uppercut.
Kuchar swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Kuchar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.#T2#
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuchar's elbow.
Kuchar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso tries to work over Kuchar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuchar swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso tries to work over Kuchar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuchar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuchar throws a head punch that misses.
Koso digs a right hand underneath Kuchar's ribcage. Kuchar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
Koso tries to work over Kuchar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Koso pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Kuchar from controlling successfully.
Kuchar looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kuchar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Kuchar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Koso is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kuchar has his hands clasped together but Koso extends and breaks Kuchar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Koso.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Speva Koso!

Event: DUEL192 Honda v Ronaldo
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Hageman scoring well with a low kick there.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso avoids the body shot from Hageman.
Hageman drops his hands momentarily and Koso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koso jabs Hageman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hageman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koso defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of Hageman's head.
Koso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koso throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hageman misses the target.
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!
Koso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso lands a jab to Hageman's midsection.
Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman.
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
As Koso backs away, Hageman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Koso looks to land a right hand but Hageman moved out of range.
Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hageman defending well as Koso loads up on a big left hand.
Hageman cracks Koso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hageman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koso if he has to take too many more of those.
Hageman slips a jab from Koso.
A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target.
Hageman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hageman counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Hageman misses.
Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
Koso throws out a counter right but Hageman avoids it with no problem.
Hageman takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hageman is able to avoid easily.
Hageman is looking to chop away at Koso's legs.
Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Hageman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Hageman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koso blocks a leg kick.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Hageman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hageman tries to avoid it.
Hageman lands a slapping body shot.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hageman doesn't seem bothered though.
Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso misses with a looping right.
It looked like Hageman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Koso misses.
Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koso slips a jab from Hageman.
Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Koso misses with a hook.
Koso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hageman scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one.
Hageman throws a push kick but Koso slaps the foot to one side.
Koso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hageman misses with a looping right.#T3#
Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hageman. That's going to slow Koso down.
Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koso cracks Hageman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koso moves away from the strike by Hageman.
Koso takes one on the button.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Koso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hageman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
Koso moves out of range of the leg kick from Hageman.
Hageman takes one to the side of the head.
Hageman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman.
Koso misses the body punch
and Hageman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hageman throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Koso only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Hageman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Koso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hageman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hageman moves out of range of the leg kick from Koso.
Hageman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hageman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso scores with the left hand. Hageman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hageman throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso lands a front kick.
Hageman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koso's calf.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hageman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hageman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hageman misses with a leg kick
and Koso counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso lands with an uppercut that bounces Hageman off the cage and back into range.
Hageman scores with a body shot.
Koso tries to clinch up but Hageman circles away and keeps his distance.
Koso scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Koso.
Hageman connects with a looping right hand.
Hageman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hageman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hageman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koso looks for the body kick but Hageman saw that one coming. #CL2#
Koso has Hageman up against the cage in a clinch.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Koso takes a shot to the head.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
A short right from Hageman on the inside.
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koso managing to block the knees to the body from Hageman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hageman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koso's brow.
Koso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koso avoiding damage as Hageman throws knees to the body.
Hageman lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso digs a right hand into Hageman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hageman's gas tank.
Hageman tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso avoids the elbow strike from Hageman, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Hageman working aggressively here. #BC#
Hageman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koso scores with a punch to the head.
Hageman throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso looks to land a combination but Hageman avoids it well.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso is looking to score with low kicks.
Hageman tries to move into range but Koso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away.
Hageman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koso.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso.
Koso takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Koso swings for the body but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
Hageman works Koso's body with a nice hook.
Hageman misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hageman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hageman misses with a body shot.
Koso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hageman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hageman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hageman moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso throws a push kick but Hageman slaps the foot to one side.
Hageman throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koso has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hageman misses with a left hand
and Koso counters with a low kick, right behind Hageman 's knee.
Koso slips under a jab.#T4#
Koso jabs at Hageman's body.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hageman throws a chopping leg kick but Koso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hageman finds it's way round the side to connect with Koso's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hageman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koso throws out the jab.
Koso lands with an overhand left.
Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hageman moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso lands a jab.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Hageman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hageman throws a body kick that misses.
Hageman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hageman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hageman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hageman looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Koso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hageman moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
Hageman throws a leg kick but Koso checks it.
Koso feints a counter leg kick.
Hageman misses with a low kick.
Hageman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koso to score with a decent uppercut.
Hageman staying out of range there.
Koso throws a push kick but Hageman slaps the foot to one side.
Koso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily.
Hageman throws a sloppy body shot
and Koso 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.
Hageman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koso.
Koso blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Koso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hageman.
A cross from Koso lands.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it.
Hageman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Hageman dodges the punch combination from Koso.
Koso throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily.
Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick from Hageman misses.
Koso feints and then cracks Hageman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hageman down.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Koso checks a low kick from Hageman.
Koso cracks the inside of Hageman's front leg.
Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Koso ducks down to avoid it.
Koso misses with an uppercut
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hageman tries to move into range but Koso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koso replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hageman blocks it well.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hageman will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Hageman.
Koso scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso avoids a kick to the body.
Hageman throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Hageman looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso thuds his shin into the meat of Hageman's side.
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman.
Hageman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Koso thuds his right hand into Hageman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman.
Hageman tries to move into range but Koso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hageman is looking to slow Koso down with leg kicks.
Koso misses the jab.
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hageman slips a jab from Koso.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman.
Hageman throws a shot from downtown. Koso moves away and avoids it.
Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso thuds his right hand into Hageman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hageman misses with a low kick.
Koso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hageman misses with a low kick as Koso jumps back.
Hageman misses with a hook
and Koso counters with a straight right hand.
Hageman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koso throws out a counter right but Hageman avoids it with no problem.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman throws a low kick, looking for Koso's leg but Koso calmly moves out of range.
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Koso only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hageman throws a low kick but Koso moves out of range easily.
Koso looks to land a body kick but Hageman moved away.
Hageman is looking to counter punch.
Koso digs a good body shot into Hageman's ribs.#T4#
Koso scores with a jab.
Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hageman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Koso catches Hageman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hageman is out of range.
Hageman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hageman misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Koso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Koso.
Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hageman walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Hageman misses
and Koso counters with a right hand to the body.
Koso thuds his right hand into Hageman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hageman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
A little jabbing left from Koso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Hageman off balance momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: DUEL#184 Andersson vs Sidious
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Koso.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
Koso throws a wild body kick that McCarthy sees coming a mile off.
Koso throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy wants to land a leg kick but Koso is out of range.
Koso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCarthy checks it well.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
Koso with a nice cross.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koso.
McCarthy tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Koso misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Koso misses
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarthy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koso lands the left hand.#T1#
Koso works the jab nicely.
Koso slips a straight right by McCarthy.
Koso is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
Koso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
Koso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koso.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCarthy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Koso throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koso moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
McCarthy blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso misses the jab.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy misses with a head kick. #T2#
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Koso drops his hands momentarily and McCarthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koso misses with a looping right.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koso doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
Koso lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCarthy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCarthy's calf.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso checks the leg kick.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
Koso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCarthy's calf.
McCarthy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koso's sensitive parts.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Koso seems unphased.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koso just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Koso connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
McCarthy takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy misses the jab.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but McCarthy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range and Koso settles back down.
A leg kick checked by McCarthy.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Koso throws a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Koso.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Koso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Koso closes the distance and clinches.
Koso keeps control of McCarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCarthy tries to break free but Koso pushes him back against the cage.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Koso lands with a short shot to the head.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso lands a left hand. #BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
A jab from Koso finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Koso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koso throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCarthy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koso cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
Koso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCarthy throws a low kick, looking for Koso's leg but Koso calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
McCarthy misses the body punch
and Koso counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koso. #T1#
McCarthy cracks the inside of Koso's front leg.
Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koso lands with a good body shot.
Koso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
McCarthy slips a jab from Koso.
As Koso looks to move away, McCarthy throws a big counter combo but Koso just gets out of the way.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCarthy will feel that in the morning.
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koso misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Koso misses with a hook
and McCarthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koso misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCarthy tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
McCarthy takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koso throws a shot to the body.
Koso missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarthy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koso tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koso. That did some damage!
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Koso moves out of range.
Koso flicks out a counter leg kick but McCarthy steps away.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Koso. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koso is able to avoid easily.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Koso counters with a left to the body.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koso thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
McCarthy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koso throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCarthy can pounce on him.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Koso wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCarthy swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Koso tries to work over McCarthy's front leg with a kick but McCarthy checks it.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. #T4#
Koso lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCarthy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
McCarthy checks a leg kick nicely.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
Koso misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
Koso thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range and Koso settles back down.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Koso avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso slips a straight right by McCarthy.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
McCarthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Koso.
Koso lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Koso misses.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koso misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
And Koso responds with a good body kick, but McCarthy manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Koso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Koso misses.
Koso misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
Koso misses with a body kick.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Koso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koso cracks McCarthy with a good jab.
Koso throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy scores with a nice body kick.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy thumps Koso with a low kick.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy checks a leg kick nicely.
McCarthy half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koso is out of range.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCarthy. McCarthy obviously looking to wear him down.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of McCarthy's head.
A jab from Koso misses.
Koso thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with an outside leg kick.
McCarthy tries to land a front kick but Koso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koso lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Koso. Beautiful body shot.
Koso misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
Koso thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCarthy throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Koso throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koso to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from McCarthy finds it's way through Koso's defenses.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koso throws a leg kick
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Koso misses
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
Koso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koso throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
McCarthy misses with a hook.
A cross from Koso lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Koso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koso delivers a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a solid leg kick but Koso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCarthy.
McCarthy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Koso with a series of wild strikes but Koso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Koso ducks under and follows up with a left that Koso also avoids with ease.
Ryan McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Koso moved away.
Koso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso counters with a body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!
Ryan McCarthy spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated give him a blood test he won't pass! Where's a cup bro i guarantee this douche bag eating butt fluffer sperm bank pisses hot on spot! Lmao that's right yeah run away '.

Event: DFN#50 Dall vs Ketler
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Koso throws a one two combo.
Koso misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Koso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuchar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuchar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuchar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuchar tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Kuchar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuchar avoids it.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Kuchar saw that one coming.
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Koso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koso. Kuchar shrugs it off though.
Koso throws a hook to the side of Kuchar's head but Kuchar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Kuchar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koso, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuchar.
Kuchar tries a knee to the head but Koso blocks it.
Kuchar blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuchar controls his hands.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Kuchar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar misses with some punches.
Koso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso lands a shot to the body.
Kuchar lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuchar misses with some punches.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Kuchar avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
A short left from Koso.
Koso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuchar misses with an elbow strike.
Kuchar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso pushes Kuchar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Koso cracks Kuchar with a nice body shot.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuchar lands with a right to the head.
Koso misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kuchar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Kuchar.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuchar.
Kuchar lands a left hand.
Kuchar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Koso jumps guard.
Kuchar trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuchar defends well.#SUB#
Koso is looking for a triangle but Kuchar pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Kuchar is pushing down on Koso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koso is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuchar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koso tries to roll over but Kuchar keeps him under control.
Kuchar works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuchar tries to control but Koso wriggling away. #SU2#
Kuchar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
Koso slips a jab and a cross from Kuchar.
Koso throws out a loose jab but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kuchar staying out of range there.
Kuchar lands a nice hook to Koso's body. Koso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koso throws a wild body kick that Kuchar sees coming a mile off.
Kuchar throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Kuchar finds it's target.#CL2#
Kuchar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koso working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuchars head.
Kuchar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Koso on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuchar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Koso.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuchar obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Kuchar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuchar tries to clinch up.
Kuchar throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koso moves out of range as Kuchar strikes.
Kuchar throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot.
Koso throws a push kick but Kuchar slaps the foot to one side.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuchar keeps Koso at a distance using the push kick.
Kuchar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koso counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Kuchar tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuchar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matt Kuchar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso cracks a nice hook into Kuchar's ribs.
Kuchar tries to land a leg kick but Koso saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuchar.
Matt Kuchar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koso scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Koso lands a slapping body shot.
Kuchar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koso throws a low kick but Kuchar moves out of range easily.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuchar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koso looks to land a right hand but Kuchar moved out of range.
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koso lands a head shot.
Kuchar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Koso wants to clinch up but Kuchar keeps it at a distance.
Kuchar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuchar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Koso tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Kuchar swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Kuchar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso.
Kuchar tries to bum rush Koso with a series of wild strikes but Koso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuchar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuchar connects with a body shot.
Kuchar tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
A solid body kick from Koso.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuchar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuchar has time to react.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuchar misses with a leg kick.
Kuchar lands a body shot.
Koso checks a low kick from Kuchar.
Kuchar lunges at Koso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koso's hand.
Koso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuchar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Koso scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Koso blocks the low kick.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuchar connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuchar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuchar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuchar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Kuchar as he checks the leg kick.
Kuchar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuchar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koso with a body shot.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuchar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuchar moves away.
Koso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuchar misses with a few strikes there.
Kuchar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuchar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuchar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuchar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koso.
Kuchar looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuchar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Koso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuchar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Kuchar misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuchar throws out the jab.
Kuchar moves away from the strike by Koso.
Kuchar staying out of range there.
Kuchar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuchar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koso.
Koso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuchar tries to score with a low kick but Koso moves his leg out of the way.
Kuchar lands with a good body shot.
Kuchar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuchar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuchar drops his hands momentarily and Koso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Kuchar ducks down to avoid it.
Kuchar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koso counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuchar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuchar is just out of range.
Koso takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Kuchar.
Kuchar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koso circles away quickly and effectively.
Koso moves away from the strike by Kuchar.
Koso is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuchar doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuchar moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuchar blocks the body kick. #T1#
Koso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koso takes a swing at Kuchar's ribcage but misses.
Kuchar throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuchar moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuchar will feel that in the morning.
Kuchar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Kuchar is out of range.
Kuchar unleashes a big counter combination but Koso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Kuchar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koso doesn't seem phased though.
Koso connects with a crisp jab.
Kuchar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Koso.
Kuchar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso looks to land a right hand but Kuchar moved out of range.
Kuchar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koso throws a hook but Kuchar blocks it.
Kuchar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koso wants to land a leg kick but Kuchar is out of range.
Kuchar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Kuchar ducks down to avoid it.
Kuchar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koso.
Kuchar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koso's head.
Kuchar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuchar was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Jab, jab by Koso - just one landing.
Koso throws a body kick that misses.
Koso tries to clinch up.
Kuchar misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kuchar. Beautiful body shot.
Koso tests Kuchar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuchar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuchar takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Koso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuchar if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Kuchar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuchar throws a series of punches but Koso moves out of range.
Kuchar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Kuchar misses.
Kuchar scores with a jab to the head.
Kuchar moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Kuchar misses with a straight left.
Kuchar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matt Kuchar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Kuchar moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuchar tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Kuchar back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuchar.
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Koso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuchar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Koso. #T4#
Koso lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kuchar as the two fighters clinch.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar lands a nice uppercut.
Kuchar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matt Kuchar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuchar swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
Kuchar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Kuchar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuchar or not.
Kuchar blocks a body shot from Koso.
A short body shot lands from Koso as the two fighters clinch.
Kuchar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso lands an uppercut.
Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Speva Koso.
I think Kuchar 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#702 Simmons v Hoyce
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Genia lands with a cross.
Genia walks into a straight right hand from Koso.
Genia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Genia throws a nice looking combination but Koso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Genia missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso scores with a nice head shot.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Koso tries to keep at a distance but Genia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Genia scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Koso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Genia has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Koso. #BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Koso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Genia doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Genia. No joy for Koso on that attempt. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Genia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Genia.
Genia misses with a straight right.
Genia throws a looping overhand right but Koso ducks down to avoid it.
Genia misses with a wild body shot.
And Koso tries to counter it with a takedown but Genia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koso throws a low kick but Genia moves out of range easily.
Koso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Genia.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Genia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Genia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Genia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Genia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso connects with a leg kick. Genia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Koso finds it's way through Genia's defenses.
Good work by Genia as he checks the leg kick.
Genia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genia swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Genia moves in looking to clinch but Koso pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koso. That's going to slow Genia down.
Koso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Genia punishes Koso's body with a nice straight punch.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Genia off balance momentarily.
Genia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Koso with a jab.
Genia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Genia is looking to clinch.
Koso thuds his right hand into Genia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Genia throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Koso lands a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koso. That's going to slow Genia down.
Genia wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Koso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Genia with a body shot.
Genia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Will Genia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koso throws out the jab. #CL2#
Koso instigates a clinch.
Genia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genia misses with a punch to the body.
Genia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koso tries to work over Genia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Genia misses with a punch to the body.
Genia can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Genia pushes Koso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Genia has a couple of punches blocked by Koso.
Genia misses with the head strike.
Genia misses with a punch on the inside.
Genia presses Koso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Genia pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Koso clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Koso manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Genia clinches up with Koso and pushes him back against the cage.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koso is trying to break the clinch but Genia has him pressed against the cage.
Genia lands a left hand.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso lands an uppercut.#T4#
Genia struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Genia lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso looks to land a left hand but Genia moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Genia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koso - the referee stops the clock and Genia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koso. Genia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD#
Genia lands a left and a right that send Koso crashing to the mat, dazed. Genia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Koso is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Genia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso is still on wobbly legs! Can Genia finish him?
Genia misses with a two punch combination.
Koso seems to have recovered his senses.
Genia tries to clinch up but Koso circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Koso has Genia up against the cage in a clinch.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Genia avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Genia doesn't seem bothered though.
Koso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Genia. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Koso darts in and clinches Genia up against the cage.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genia lands with a right to the head.
Koso prevents a body shot from Genia.
Genia prevents a body shot from Koso.
Genia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Genia keeps control of Koso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Genia has a couple of punches blocked by Koso. #BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koso cracks Genia with an open hand slap.
Koso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Genia fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Genia moves into range and clinches up with Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Koso 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
Genia connects with a body shot that sends Koso's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Genia. #CL2#
Koso has Genia up against the cage in a clinch.
Genia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Koso tries to break the clinch but Genia is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Koso on the inside. #BC2#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Koso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Genia's head.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Genia is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it. #CL#
Genia closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso is trying to break the clinch but Genia has him pressed against the cage.
Will Genia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Genia controls the action.
Koso lands with a light punch inside.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koso prevents a body shot from Genia.
Genia misses with a body punch.
Koso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Genia backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Genia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Koso tries to circle away but Genia has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Genia.
Genia lands a left hand.
Koso cracks Genia with a nice body shot.
Koso presses Genia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Genia.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Genia backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Genia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koso is trying to break the clinch but Genia is controlling him.
Genia lands a left hand.
A short right from Koso.
Koso blocking some punches. #BC2#
Koso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Koso rushes Genia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koso is pushing Genia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Genia. #T3##BC2#
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
Genia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koso swings for the body but Genia moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koso. That's going to slow Genia down. #CL#
Genia gets a clinch.
Koso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koso lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Genia.
Koso blocks a body shot from Genia.
Koso tries to circle away but Genia has him pinned against the cage.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Genia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso working aggressively here.
Genia can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Genia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Genia.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Genia moves in looking to clinch but Koso pushes him off.
A big left from Genia misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genia thuds his right hand into Koso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Genia walks into a straight right hand from Koso.
Koso feints and then cracks Genia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Genia down.
Koso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Genia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Genia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Genia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Genia is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Genia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genia throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Genia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genia misses with a straight right.
Koso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Genia. Genia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Genia tries to clinch there but Koso circles away.
Koso is looking to score with low kicks.
Koso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia moves out of range of the leg kick from Koso.
Genia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genia tries to clinch there but Koso circles away.
Koso swats away the attempt to clinch by Genia.#T1#
Genia cracks Koso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Genia tries to clinch but Koso moves away
letting Koso counter with a right hand.
Koso keeps the fight on the outside.
Koso scores with the left hand. Genia knows he should have avoided that one.
Genia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Genia does no damage.
Genia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Genia.
Genia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genia throws a good cross that connects.
Genia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Genia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Genia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koso throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koso.
Will Genia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Donk. Koso catches Genia right on the button with a cross.
Genia just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Genia's front leg but catches the back leg as Genia tries to avoid it.
Genia moves in looking to clinch but Koso pushes him off.
Koso shoots in for a takedown but Genia shows good takedown defense.
Genia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Good leg kick by Koso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Genia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genia is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it.
Koso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Koso catches Genia right on the button with a cross.
Genia throws a body shot but no joy.
Genia cracks Koso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Genia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koso keeps Genia at a distance using the push kick.
Genia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Genia on the side of the head.
Genia is looking to clinch. #T3#
Genia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koso.
Koso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Koso rushes Genia and presses him up against the cage.
Genia throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Genia misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Genia tries to clinch
and Koso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Genia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Koso clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Genia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Genia is working Koso over against the cage.
Genia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosos head.
Genia working aggressively here. #T4##BC2#
Koso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso with a nice cross.
Genia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Genia just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
Genia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Genia moves in looking to clinch but Koso pushes him off.
Genia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso throws a hook but Genia blocks it.
Koso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Genias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch but Koso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Genia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koso blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koso 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: GAMMA#697 Defoe v Okah
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Koso misses with a few strikes there.
Kapaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kapaldi. Koso shrugs it off though.
Koso throws a big shot that misses.
Koso is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kapaldi.
Sloppy strikes from Koso. Those never looked like landing.
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Koso sees coming a mile off.
Koso misses the body punch
and Kapaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Koso unleashes a big counter combination but Kapaldi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Koso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kapaldi back to the cage. Koso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso with a jab.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapaldi.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
Koso slips under a jab from Kapaldi.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kapaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kapaldi jabs Koso right on the nose. Koso blinks but takes it well.
Kapaldi throws an off balance right hand
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kapaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kapaldi under the eye.
Pedro Kapaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso checks a low kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koso.
Kapaldi scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one.
Kapaldi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koso is able to avoid easily.
Koso avoids a kick to the body.
Koso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kapaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kapaldi rather than just go for the knockout.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just 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!
Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
Kapaldi throws a looping overhand right but Koso ducks down to avoid it.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Kapaldi. #T2#
Kapaldi misses with a low kick.
Koso jabs Kapaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Koso blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Koso misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Kapaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kapaldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapaldi.
Koso swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Koso feints a jab promting Kapaldi to slip. Koso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kapaldi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Kapaldi misses with a looping right.
Kapaldi misses with a looping right.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Kapaldi jabs Koso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kapaldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Koso.
Koso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kapaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kapaldi digs a good hook to Koso's body.
Koso doesn't manage to clinch there - Kapaldi circles away.
Nice body kick there by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Koso sees coming a mile off.
Koso avoids a kick to the body.
Koso misses with a straight left.
Koso moves forwards but Kapaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kapaldi looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Kapaldi throws a front kick aimed at Koso's knee but Koso avoids it well. #T4#
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kapaldi throws out a leg kick but Koso moves out of range and Kapaldi only half commits.
Koso catches Kapaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koso tries to clinch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kapaldi throws the kick towards the body but Koso avoids it.
Koso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kapaldi. That's going to slow Koso down.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pedro Kapaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kapaldi feints and then cracks Koso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koso down.
Kapaldi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kapaldi misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kapaldi - the referee stops the clock and Koso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kapaldi. Koso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Koso misses with a looping left.
Pedro Kapaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi 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.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Koso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapaldi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kapaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kapaldi looks to land a body kick but Koso moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Kapaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kapaldi tries to avoid it.
Koso wants to slow Kapaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kapaldi is looking to counter punch.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Koso might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kapaldi has got the better of the exchanges.
Kapaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.#T1#
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Koso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the liver by Koso. Beautiful body shot.
Koso jabs Kapaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koso avoids a kick to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koso on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Koso.
Koso cracks the inside of Kapaldi's front leg.
Kapaldi keeps Koso at a distance using the push kick.
Koso moves away from the strike by Kapaldi.
Koso connects with the punch.
Kapaldi 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.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso throws the left hand but Kapaldi avoids the punch easily.
Kapaldi throws out a leg kick but Koso moves out of range and Kapaldi only half commits.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso. #T2#
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kapaldi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kapaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koso moves out of range as Kapaldi strikes.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kapaldi checks a leg kick nicely.
Koso misses with a hook.
A big left from Koso misses.
Kapaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koso can do to turn this around?
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koso.
Kapaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Koso finds it's way through Kapaldi's defenses.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Koso blocks a jab.
Koso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kapaldi thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
A jab from Koso finds it's way through Kapaldi's defenses.
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Koso.
Koso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koso checks a leg kick.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Koso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kapaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kapaldi throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Koso wants to slow Kapaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kapaldi throws a push kick but Koso slaps the foot to one side.
Koso throws a leg kick but Kapaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Koso.
Nice defenses there by Kapaldi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kapaldi misses the target.
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
Koso checks a low kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tried to score with a low kick but Koso checks it.
Kapaldi lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso scores with a punch to the head.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso throws a hook but Kapaldi blocks it.
Koso avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso.
Kapaldi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Koso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Koso moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Koso misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kapaldi thuds his shin into the meat of Koso's side.
A clash of legs there as Kapaldi blocks the low kick.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso misses with a leg kick.
As Koso backs away, Kapaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Kapaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koso is out of range and Kapaldi settles back down.
Koso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kapaldi tries to land a body kick
and Koso counters with a head kick.
Kapaldi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso looks to throw a body kick
and Kapaldi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses.
Koso checks a leg kick. #T1#
Kapaldi misses with a straight left.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koso scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Koso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kapaldi.
Koso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kapaldi counters with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kapaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kapaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Kapaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kapaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koso cracks Kapaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koso clobbers Kapaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koso works Kapaldi's body with a nice hook.
Koso looks to clinch
and Kapaldi counters with a good low kick that Koso was not able to check.
Kapaldi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koso.
Kapaldi misses with a low kick.
Kapaldi cracks Koso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kapaldi takes one to the chin there.
Kapaldi drops his hands momentarily and Koso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Koso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kapaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Koso. #T3#
Kapaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kapaldi lands a nice hook to Koso's body. Koso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Koso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Koso with the counter takedown but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Kapaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Kapaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kapaldi tries to avoid it.
Koso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kapaldi defends well and Koso ends up having to push Kapaldi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koso blocks the body kick.
Kapaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kapaldi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Koso as he connects with a hook.
Kapaldi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso throws a jab when Kapaldi was well out of range.
Koso has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kapaldi.
Koso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Koso misses with a body shot
and Kapaldi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Koso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kapaldi scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one.
Kapaldi cracks Koso with a good jab.
Kapaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso blocks a jab.
Koso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kapaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kapaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
A jab from Koso does it's job there.
Kapaldi looks to land a body kick but Koso moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koso! But no joy.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Kapaldi!
Pedro Kapaldi made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#692 Ridgeway v Diehard
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Churchill.
Koso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Churchill's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Churchill.
Koso takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koso throws a leg kick but Churchill checks it.
Churchill takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Churchill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koso, pushing him back against the cage.
Koso stalling.
I was talking to Churchill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Churchill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Koso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Churchill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Churchill drives through and clinches with Koso against the cage.
Koso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Churchill.
Churchill misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
A hook to the body from Churchill. #T1#
Koso misses with some punches. #TD2#
Koso has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Churchill is trying to keep an underhook but Koso manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Churchill is pressing down on Koso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koso prevents Churchill from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Churchill working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koso has passed into half guard! #ES#
Churchill has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Koso is on him like a limpet, forcing Churchill back against the cage.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Churchill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Churchill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Koso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Churchill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Churchill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koso's hands.#T2#
Churchill connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Churchill.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Churchill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Churchill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso. #CL#
Churchill moves into range and clinches up with Koso.
A right hook to the body lands for Koso.
Churchill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Churchill blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Koso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Churchill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Churchill throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Churchill swings widly with a right hand
and Koso counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Winston Churchill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchill moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Koso.#T3#
Koso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Churchill moves away from the strike by Koso.
Churchill lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Koso gets a clinch. #BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Churchill fails to land with a series of punches.
Koso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Churchill closes the distance and pushes Koso back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koso.
Koso tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso trying to stall but Churchill improves his position.
Churchill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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!
Koso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Churchill.
Koso is trying to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling him.
Koso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Koso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Churchill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Churchill checks a leg kick. #T4#
Koso lands with a nice combination. Churchill backs away looking to recover.
Koso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koso is looking to clinch.
Churchill is looking to clinch.
Koso throws a chopping leg kick but Churchill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Churchill.
Koso throws a leg kick
and Churchill counters with a stiff right hand.
Koso thuds his right hand into Churchill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Churchill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchill manages to avoid it.
Churchill is looking to counter the offense by Koso and move into the clinch.
Churchill lands with a shot to the body.
Churchill moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Churchill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Churchill tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Koso misses.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Koso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Churchill slips under a jab.
Churchill missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koso.
Churchill throws a good cross that connects.
Koso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Churchill misses.
Koso throws out a counter right but Churchill avoids it with no problem.
Churchill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Churchill moves away.
Koso avoids a kick to the body.
Churchill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Churchill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Churchill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Koso.
Koso scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Churchill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Churchill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Koso tries to work over Churchill's front leg with a kick but Churchill checks it.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso looks for the body kick but Churchill saw that one coming.
As Koso looks to move away, Churchill throws a big counter combo but Koso just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Churchill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Churchill checks a leg kick nicely.
Koso feints and then cracks Churchill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Churchill down.
Koso connects with a crisp jab.
Churchill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koso.
Churchill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Churchill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Churchill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Churchill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Churchill is looking to counter with a body kick.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Koso pushes him off.#T2#
Churchill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koso.
Churchill tries a head kick but it misses.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Churchill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Churchill lands a nice shot that snaps Koso's head back.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Churchill quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Koso checks a low kick from Churchill.
Churchill wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Koso swats away the attempt to clinch by Churchill.
Churchill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Churchill tries to clinch up.
Koso connects with a body shot that sends Churchill's belly button to the back.
Churchill lands an overhand right.
Churchill with a jab.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Churchill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Koso misses with a double jab.
Churchill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3##CL#
Churchill rushes Koso and presses him up against the cage.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill blocks a body shot from Koso.
Churchill is leaning against Koso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Churchill smiles and moves away.
That kick from Koso tenderised Churchill's leg. Churchill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Churchill misses.
Churchill is looking to land body kicks.
Koso throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Koso.
Koso misses with a hook. Churchill ducked under it nicely.
Koso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Churchill. That did some damage!
Koso lands a body shot.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Churchill doesn't seem bothered though.
Churchill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Koso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koso tries to clinch but Churchill is having none of it.
Churchill is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Churchill walks into a left hand.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Churchill.
Koso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koso throws a shot to the body.
Churchill throws a good cross that connects.
Churchill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Churchill misses its intended target.
Koso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Koso pushes him off.
Nice cross by Churchill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso 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##CL#
Churchill moves into the clinch.
Winston Churchill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Churchill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso prevents a body shot from Churchill.
A short uppercut from Koso.
Koso is stalling here.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Churchill controls his hands.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Churchill lands a nice shot to the body.
Churchill lands a nice uppercut.
Churchill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso is trying to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling him.
Churchill tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Koso breaks from the clinch.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koso slips a jab from Churchill.#T1#
A head kick misses from Churchill.
The fight stays on the outside here - Churchill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Churchill with a body shot.
Churchill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Churchill wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Koso throws a body punch but Churchill moves out of range.
Koso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Churchill rather than just go for the knockout.
Churchill ducks right into an uppercut from Koso.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Koso pushes him off.
Koso slips a straight right by Churchill.
Koso cracks the inside of Churchill's front leg.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch but Koso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Churchill throws the kick towards the body but Koso avoids it.
Churchill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Churchill scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Churchill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Koso. #T2#
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchill manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koso.
Churchill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Churchill with a nice cross.
Churchill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Churchill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Churchill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Churchill there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Koso tenderised Churchill's leg. Churchill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Churchill tries to clinch up but Koso circles away and keeps his distance.
Koso throws out a counter right but Churchill avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koso.
Churchill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koso 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. #T3#
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchill manages to avoid it.
Koso takes a swing at Churchill's ribcage but misses.
Koso lands with a right hand.
Churchill throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso lands a right hook to the body.
Koso staying out of range there.
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Churchill's head backwards.
Koso tries to clinch there but Churchill circles away.
Koso throws a leg kick but Churchill checks it.
Churchill misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Churchill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Churchill connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Churchill has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Churchill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Churchill connects with a right hand. Koso shakes it off.
A lazy left from Churchill finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koso.
Winston Churchill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Churchill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Churchill's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Speva Koso.
I've got Koso 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: RS 165 All Out War
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Koso checks it.
Koso appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koso shoots in and drives through. Barbo sprawls well.
Koso has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo dodges the punch combination from Koso.
Koso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso looks for a takedown but Barbo sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbo misses its target.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Koso moves into range and clinches up with Barbo.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbo tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso looking to stall.
Barbo cracks Koso with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo works on Koso's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Barbo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Koso presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koso has Barbo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koso gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso scores with a hook to the body.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koso blocking some punches.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koso's elbow.
Koso blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Koso tries to pull guard but Barbo won't allow it.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Koso. #T3#
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso just leaning against Barbo, taking a breather.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Good body shot from Koso.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Barbo manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso throws out a leg kick but Barbo moves out of range and Koso only half commits.
Koso is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Koso slips a jab from Barbo.
Koso misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Koso rushes Barbo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koso tries to pull guard but Barbo holds him up against the cage and eventually Koso drops back down to his feet.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Koso tries to pull guard but Barbo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbo lands an uppercut.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbo walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso is looking to slow Barbo down with leg kicks.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koso connects with a body shot that sends Barbo's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Koso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbo defends it nicely.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Koso.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Koso lands a right hook to the body.
Koso tries to clinch but Barbo is having none of it.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Koso digs a good body shot into Barbo's ribs.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Koso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barbo!
Barbo struggling a bit here.
Koso in the domination position with Barbo hanging on.
Koso tries to move to mount but Barbo blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Barbo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Koso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbo is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbo has one of Koso's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Koso trying to control the action but Barbo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Koso controls the position from side control.
Barbo is looking to reverse the position.
Barbo stops Koso from passing to mount.
Barbo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Barbo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koso tries to advance to mount but Barbo denies him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koso working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Koso tries for a kimura but Barbo is defending well.
Koso tries to move to mount but Barbo blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koso trying to control the action but Barbo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koso shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbo sprawls well. He's pushed Koso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
Koso misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Barbo forces Koso back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koso finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbo's head.
Barbo stuffs the takedown.
Barbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
Koso throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo misses with a two punch combination.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Barbo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Koso there.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Koso.
Koso misses with a hook to the body
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koso throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Jab from Barbo.
Barbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kosos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koso misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koso throws a combination that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Koso darts in and clinches Barbo up against the cage.
Koso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Barbo has Koso pushed against the cage.
Koso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Koso.
Barbo tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
Koso tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo missing with knees to the body.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards. #T4#
Koso lands a body punch.
Koso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barbo smiles and moves away.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Barbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Koso is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Koso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Speva Koso just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Koso throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo.
Barbo checks a low kick from Koso.
Koso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koso misses with a leg kick.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbo.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Barbo lands.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.#T1#
Barbo misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbo.
Barbo lands an overhand right.
Barbo misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from Koso.
Koso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.
Koso throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Koso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koso works Barbo's body with a nice hook.
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Koso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Barbo walks into a jab.
Koso misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbo lands with an overhand left.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso misses with a head kick.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Koso shoots in and gets a takedown into Barbo's guard.
Koso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barbo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Koso wants to sweep here but Barbo controlling him for the moment.
Barbo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koso 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.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Barbo from controlling successfully.
Koso wants to sweep here but Barbo controlling him for the moment. #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.
Koso trying to keep a closed guard but Barbo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Koso is looking for a triangle but Barbo pushes his legs off easily.
Barbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard.
Koso 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.
Koso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbo's guard. #REVB#
Barbo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barbo working a defensive guard here.
Koso trying to control but Barbo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Koso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses
and Koso counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
and Koso counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbo's knee momentarily.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Barbo tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Barbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Koso backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koso thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Koso counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Koso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Koso counters with a straight right hand.
Koso slips under a jab.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koso looks to clinch
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Koso.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koso cracks Barbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Koso thumps Barbo with a low kick.#T2#
Barbo throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso tries to clinch
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Koso.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Koso misses.
Barbo scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koso throws a series of punches but Barbo avoids them all with ease.
Barbo misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Koso clinches.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Koso.
Barbo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Barbo has him pressed against the cage.
Koso tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbo as Koso tries to tie him up. #T4#
Koso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koso working aggressively here. #BC#
Barbo manages to break the clinch.
Barbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Koso.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Barbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Speva Koso!
Speva Koso is the new lightweight champion!

Event: RS 162 Happy New Year
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
That kick from Koso tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koso throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koso's calf.
Wilson throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Koso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Koso counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso slips under a jab from Wilson.
Koso with a nice cross.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson misses the jab.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Koso counters with a nice body shot.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Koso sets himself, and Wilson steps forward looking for the clinch! Koso avoids it this time.
Koso walks into a left hand.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Koso looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Koso's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilson thumps Koso with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.
As Wilson backs away, Koso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koso in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso 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.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
Koso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilson throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Koso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koso slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koso counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.#T3#
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koso defends it nicely.
Speva Koso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Koso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Koso sprawls well.
Koso throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Koso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wilson misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Koso is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wilson frees his head nicely. Oh but Koso has switched to an armbar! Wilson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Speva Koso!

Event: RS 159 Full Of Rage
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Koso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koso with a hook.
We've been told by Koso's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koso blocks a jab.#CL2#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martins working aggressively here.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Koso.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Koso to work.
Martins can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins misses with a body punch. #T1##TD#
Koso jumps guard and drags Martins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Koso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koso is on top in guard. #REVR#
Koso won't allow Martins to sweep him here.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Martins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koso has picked Martins up and slammed him! Martins can't keep hold of the triangle and Koso manages to pass to side control!
Koso landing strikes.
Koso trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom. #T2#
Martins sneaks back into half guard.
Martins is looking for a sweep. Koso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working. #SUB#
Koso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martins is just riding it out for now. Koso eventually gives up the hold.
Martins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koso jumps into side control!
Martins is looking to regain half guard here but Koso keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB#
Koso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koso working away.#SUB#
Koso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koso wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy.
Martins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#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.
Koso prevents Martins from improving his position.
Koso is pressing down on Martins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martins is holding on for now.
Koso is trying to control. Martins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins tries to get to full guard but Koso has control of the leg.
Koso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martins is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Martins actively working from the bottom here.
Martins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Koso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso 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#
A swing and a miss from Martins.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins drops his hands momentarily and Koso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Martins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martins misses with a straight right.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koso lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koso takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Koso darts in and clinches Martins up against the cage.
Martins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koso.
Koso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koso is leaning against Martins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koso digs a right hand into Martins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martins's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koso.
Martins tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Martins gets through Koso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso blocks a body shot from Martins.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso lands a shoulder strike.
Martins lands a left hand.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins misses with some punches.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins lands a body punch.
Koso prevents a body shot from Martins.
Martins struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso blocking some punches.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Martins.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Koso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso closes the distance but Martins moves to the side
enabling Martins to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martins misses with a straight left.
Martins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martins misses with an uppercut
and Koso counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso moves out of range as Martins strikes.
Koso staying out of range there.
Martins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
No joy there for Martins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koso's corner calls for a 1-2. Koso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koso defending well as Martins loads up on a big left hand.
Koso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martins sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Koso drives through and clinches with Martins against the cage. #T3#
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins working aggressively here.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso wants a takedown.
Koso wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martins.
Koso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinss head.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martins after a bit of a struggle.
Koso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Koso's takedown attempt.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Otavio Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Koso.
Koso is looking for a takedown.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Martins working aggressively here.
Koso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Martins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Speva Koso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martins walks into a jab.
Martins moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Otavio Martins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Martins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koso, as that shot connected.
Martins missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martins misses with a lunging right hand
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Martins lands a left hand.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Martins misses with some punches.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso blocks a body shot from Martins.
Koso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martins. #T1#
Koso throws out a loose jab but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins swats away the attempt to clinch by Koso.
Koso lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koso cracks Martins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins.
Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martins swats away the attempt to clinch by Koso.
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Martins misses the target.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martins throws out the jab.
Martins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down. #T2##CL#
Martins gets tackled into the cage by Koso. Koso maintains the clinch.
Koso trying to control the position but instead, Martins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koso into the cage.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koso.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso lands a nice uppercut.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koso scores with a shot to the side of Martins's head.
Martins lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koso jumps guard but Martins stands there with Koso around his waist. Koso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso digs a right hand underneath Martins's ribcage. Martins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Martins lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards. #TD#
Koso manages to pull guard.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
Martins cracks Koso with a solid left hand.
Speva Koso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koso's head.
Martins chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Koso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Koso keeping full guard, as Martins tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Martins stopping the sweep attempt from Koso.
Koso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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!
Martins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Martins looking for subs from the bottom but Koso mounts him!
Martins tries to hold on but Koso pushes him away.
Koso looking to ground and pound but Martins is blocking nicely.
Martins is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Speva Koso.
I think Koso 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: RS 157 Lets Bang Bro
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Koso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhivago can pounce on him.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhivago misses the target.
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Zhivago moves out of range easily.
Koso misses with a low kick as Zhivago jumps back.
Zhivago slips under a jab from Koso.
Zhivago throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koso misses with a hook.
Zhivago blocks a head kick by Koso.
Zhivago avoids the body shot from Koso.
Koso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhivago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Zhivago was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhivago.
Koso defending well as Zhivago loads up on a big left hand.
Koso slips under a jab.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
Zhivago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhivago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Zhivago pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Zhivago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhivago remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Koso tries to bench press Zhivago off him but Zhivago keeps the position. #T2#
Zhivago landing strikes.
Zhivago working away.
Zhivago trying to control the position but Koso is working away.
Koso is letting Zhivago control him for a moment.
Zhivago tries to advance to mount but Koso denies him.
Koso is not content to let Zhivago control the position.
Zhivago is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Koso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koso is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhivago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zhivago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zhivago's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhivago is in bad spot here.
My spies in LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) inform me that Koso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zhivago rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Zhivago is refusing to be controlled, as Koso sits in half guard.
Koso trying to mount his opponent but Zhivago defends it.
Zhivago is looking for a sweep. Koso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhivago wants to control but Koso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zhivago is refusing to be controlled, as Koso sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Koso rushes Zhivago and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhivago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Koso moves into the clinch.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhivago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koso.
Zhivago wants to stall.
Zhivago lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Koso.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhivago scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso wants to break free but Zhivago has control.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhivago struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Koso misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Speva Koso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso lands with a nice combination. Zhivago backs away looking to recover.
Koso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koso scores with a jab to the body.
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Zhivago counters with a leg kick.
Zhivago tries for a takedown but Koso circles away easily
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Koso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Zhivago fails to land.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhivago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koso avoids it.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Zhivago struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Speva Koso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koso misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
Koso misses with the head strike. #BC#
Zhivago breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Koso drives through and clinches with Zhivago against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhivago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zhivago.
Koso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhivago lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso prevents a body shot from Zhivago.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Zhivago keeps control of Koso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
Zhivago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhivago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhivago's elbow.
Zhivago digs a right hand into Koso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koso's gas tank. #T3#
Zhivago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Zhivago.
Zhivago is trying to drag Koso to the mat but Koso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zhivago stalling in the clinch but Koso improves position.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso blocks the elbow strike.
Zhivago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Koso.
Zhivago misses with an elbow strike.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Koso breaks from the clinch.
Zhivago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso avoids the head kick by Zhivago. #T4#
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhivago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhivago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhivago grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Koso takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Zhivago cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Zhivago!
Our winner, Boris Zhivago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RS 153 Breakin' Bones
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Koso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koso is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Koso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Koso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Koso seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koso tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koso to the mat! Koso manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Koso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Koso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVR#
Koso is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Koso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koso throws a big elbow that misses.
Koso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T2#
Koso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee pulls Koso in close to his closed guard and prevents Koso from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koso is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Koso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Koso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Koso goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Koso's guard! Nice work there by Lee! #SUB#
Koso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee wants to control from the top but Koso keeps moving.
Koso keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Koso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee trying to control but Koso is working from the bottom.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to control from the top but Koso keeps moving.
Koso is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Koso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Koso gets back to full guard.
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 Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Koso counters by moving into the clinch.
Koso tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandon Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koso misses with a looping left.
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koso throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Koso misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koso wants it to stay on the feet.
Koso loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Koso scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one. #T1#
Lee moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Koso stuffs the takedown.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koso wants to clinch.
Lee throws out a counter right but Koso avoids it with no problem.
Koso throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Koso tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Koso clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Koso lands a front kick.#T2#
Lee throws a series of punches but Koso avoids them all with ease.
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koso tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Koso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Koso.
Koso moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koso motions for Lee to come forward. Koso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD2#
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koso's half guard.
Koso tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
Koso wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Koso defends the submission attempt.
Koso is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB#
Koso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koso's guard. #SUB#
Koso has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lee escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lee!
Koso tries to improve position but can't.
Brandon Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koso is not content to let Lee control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Lee swings around for an armbar but Koso sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Koso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee keeping full guard, as Koso tries to pass.
Lee has his hands on Koso's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T1#
Koso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Koso is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Koso drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! #REVB#
Koso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Koso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Koso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koso keeps working.
Koso tries to improve position but can't.
Koso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koso is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Koso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee trying to control here.
Koso wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Brandon Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Koso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koso.
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koso wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Koso trying to control from Lee's half guard. Lee has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koso's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Lee has an active guard here but Koso has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Koso is working for a submission of some sort.
Koso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Speva Koso.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koso, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: RS 148 Caged Combat
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Nevsky takes one to the chin there.
Koso throws an off balance right hand
and Nevsky counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Nevsky clinches up with Koso and pushes him back against the cage.
Koso is looking for a takedown.
Nevsky prevents a body shot from Koso.
Nevsky throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Koso.
Koso looking to stall.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Nevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koso lands a right hand.
Nevsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Koso.
Nevsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nevsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nevsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Nevsky.
A hook to the body from Nevsky.
Koso is stalling here. #T1#
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Koso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koso lands with a right to the head.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Nevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nevsky obliges.
Nevsky digs a right hand underneath Koso's ribcage. Koso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nevsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nevsky lands with a light punch inside.
Koso lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Nevsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Nevsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but Koso blocks it.
Nevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Koso cracks Nevsky with a nice body shot.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nevsky tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Nevsky.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Koso misses with some punches.
Nevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nevsky.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso is trying to stall.
Nevsky lands a nice uppercut.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Nevsky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nevsky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
A right handed body shot lands from Nevsky.
Nevsky takes a shot to the head.
Nevsky blocking some punches.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevsky misses with a body punch.
Koso blocks a body shot from Nevsky.
Koso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koso scores with a shot to the side of Nevsky's head.
Nevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koso.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nevsky.
Koso leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Koso presses Nevsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Koso.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevsky controls his hands.
Koso lands a shot to the body.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Koso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nevsky controlling from the top position.
Nevsky won't allow Koso to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nevsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nevsky loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nevsky misses the target.
Koso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koso looks to land a body kick but Nevsky moved away.
Nevsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Nevsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nevsky tries to clinch up but Koso circles away and keeps his distance.
Koso misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nevsky tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Nevsky throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Koso throws a right hand that misses
and Nevsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nevsky tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it. #CL#
Nevsky instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Nevsky 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.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Nevsky lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nevsky.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso lands an uppercut.
Koso lands a hook that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Speva Koso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso working aggressively here.
Nevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso digs a right hand into Nevsky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nevsky's gas tank.
Nevsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso.
Nevsky lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
Nevsky prevents a body shot from Koso. #T2#
Nevsky misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nevsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nevsky working aggressively here.
Koso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nevsky pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koso pushes Nevsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Nevsky to work.
Nevsky with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Speva Koso has been cut.
Nevsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nevsky fails to land.
Nevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso misses with some punches.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Koso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nevsky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koso or not.
A hook to the body from Nevsky.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Koso presses Nevsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso working aggressively here.
Nevsky misses with some punches.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Nevsky controls the action.
Nevsky scores a nice knee to the body.
Nevsky can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koso stalling in the clinch but Nevsky improves position.
Nevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Nevsky scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Nevsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso looking to stall.
Nevsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Koso tries to stall but Nevsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso misses with some punches.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nevsky pushes Koso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koso is keeping busy.
Koso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nevsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Speva Koso's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Koso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nevsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
Nevsky lands a right hook to the body.
Nevsky looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nevsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Koso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nevsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso throws a lazy right hand but Nevsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nevsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL2#
Koso instigates a clinch.
Nevsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koso.
A knee to the head by Nevsky.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Nevsky controls the action.
Koso takes a shot to the head.
Koso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nevsky is keeping busy.
Nevsky tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Nevsky back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nevsky lands with a left to the head.
Koso is leaning against Nevsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Koso.
Nevsky scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head.
Still in the clinch, Koso scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Koso drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Koso looking for subs off his back but Nevsky has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Koso looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky is thwarting Koso's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky stalling.
Koso gets full guard.#T3#
Nevsky trying to control but Koso is working from the bottom.
Koso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koso is on top in guard. #REVB#
Koso passes Nevsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nevsky's head.
Koso wants to advance to full mount but Nevsky doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Koso preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nevsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koso lands a couple of digs.
Nevsky keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Koso throws a big elbow that misses.
Nevsky keeping full guard, as Koso tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nevsky pulls Koso in close to prevent any damage.
Koso wants to control from the top but Nevsky keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Speva Koso just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Speva Koso'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#
Nevsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nevsky scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koso throws a leg kick
and Nevsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nevsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso throws a push kick but Nevsky slaps the foot to one side.
Nevsky throws out a powerful jab.
Koso connects with a single shot there.
Nevsky works Koso's body with a nice hook.
Nevsky throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koso tries to clinch but Nevsky is having none of it.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nevsky. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso misses with a body shot.
Nevsky blocks a low kick nicely.
Nevsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Nevsky half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Koso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nevsky doesn't seem phased though.
Koso clobbers Nevsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koso lands a jab.
Koso defending well as Nevsky loads up on a big left hand.
Koso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Koso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nevsky doesn't seem phased though.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nevsky manages to avoid it.
Nevsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nevsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Nevsky is out of range.
Koso takes a swing at Nevsky's ribcage but misses.
Nevsky scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Koso has closed the distance and engaged Nevsky in a clinch.
Koso tries to work over Nevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Nevsky misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koso.
Koso gets through Nevsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Nevsky.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Nevsky.
Koso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nevsky stalling in the clinch but Koso improves position.
Nevsky works on Koso's body with a couple of short punches.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Koso.
Nevsky misses with the head strike.
Nevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso misses with some punches.
Koso is leaning against Nevsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevskys head.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
The referee calls for Koso to work.
Nevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
Koso trying to control the position but instead, Nevsky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koso into the cage.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevsky with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Koso is rocked!
Koso tries to work over Nevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nevsky.
Nevsky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koso is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevsky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Nevsky.
Koso is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevsky finish him?
Nevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso seems to have recovered his senses.
Nevsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nevsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Nevsky.
A right hook to the body lands for Nevsky.
Koso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nevsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Nevsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nevsky lands an uppercut.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Koso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Speva Koso's cut.
That's time! Nevsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Koso jabs Nevsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nevsky misses with a straight left.
Koso lands a really nice looking cross but Nevsky seems unphased.
Nevsky throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koso.
Koso moves out of range as Nevsky strikes.
Koso with a jab.
Koso throws a leg kick but Nevsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nevsky lands a two punch combo.
Koso tries to move into range but Nevsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Nevsky off balance momentarily.
Koso feints and then cracks Nevsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nevsky down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso misses with a hook.#T1#
Nevsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nevsky moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nevsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koso. That one must have hurt.
Nevsky cracks Koso with a good jab.
Koso tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Koso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nevsky fails to land.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koso.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but Koso blocks with his arms.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Nevsky is trying to stall.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevsky is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
Nevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nevsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevsky missing with knees to the body.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Nevsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koso is trying to maintain a safe position but Nevsky gets an underhook and turns Koso into the cage.
Koso slowing the pace effectively.
Nevsky misses with the head strike.
Koso tries a body shot but Nevsky blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso.
Nevsky lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Koso. #T3#
Good body shot from Koso.
Koso tries to work over Nevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nevsky is working Koso over against the cage.
Nevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Nevsky avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koso works on Nevsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Koso scores with a hook to the body.
Koso lands a right hand.
Nevsky stops a takedown attempt from Koso.
Koso gets through Nevsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Koso - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Koso on the inside.
Koso lands with a light punch inside.
Koso tries a body shot but Nevsky blocks it.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nevsky pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Nevsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koso.
Koso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koso wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nevsky can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Koso lands a left hand.
Nevsky slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Nevsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Koso is blocking nicely.
Koso wants to stall.
Nevsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: RS Friday Fight Night II
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
McCoy misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koso.
Koso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCoy tries to score with a low kick but Koso moves his leg out of the way.
McCoy throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Koso counters by moving into the clinch.
McCoy prevents a body shot from Koso.
McCoy tries to break free but Koso pushes him back against the cage.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso is struggling to control the position.
McCoy working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCoy.
Koso lands with a short shot to the head.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso lands with a right to the head. #T1#
McCoy is pushing Koso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've been informed that Koso 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.
McCoy blocks a body shot from Koso.
McCoy is trying to break free.
McCoy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koso tries a body shot but McCoy blocks it. #BC#
McCoy breaks the clinch.
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and McCoy moves out of range easily.
It looked like McCoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
McCoy moves in looking to clinch but Koso pushes him off.
Koso tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
Koso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCoy digs a good hook to Koso's body. #T2#
The fighters circling - McCoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCoy.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
Koso avoids the head kick by McCoy.
McCoy tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Koso looks to throw a body kick
and McCoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koso thinking. #CL2#
Koso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
Koso tries to counter with a clinch but McCoy shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Koso forces McCoy back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCoy.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCoy to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Koso stalling in the clinch.
Koso is pushing McCoy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCoy has had enough of the clinch but Koso keeps him there for the moment.
Koso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCoy or not.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
McCoy blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso tries a body shot but McCoy blocks it.
A hook to the body from Koso.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koso.
McCoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as McCoy controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Koso.
Koso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCoy's efforts to push away.
A short right from Koso on the inside. #T4#
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Koso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Koso looking for a sweep. Not yet Koso, not yet.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Koso is keeping the position.
Koso looking for a sweep. Not yet Koso, not yet.
McCoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Koso isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCoy stacks Koso 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 McCoy!
Koso regains half guard there - taking advantage of McCoy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that round.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koso is looking to clinch.
McCoy moves away from the strike by Koso.
A lazy body kick from Koso
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
Koso lands an overhand right.
McCoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso misses with a leg kick
and McCoy counters with a left to the body.
Hatfield McCoy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCoy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by McCoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso thumps McCoy with a low kick.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
Koso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of McCoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Koso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Koso avoids the head kick by McCoy.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCoy has time to react.
Koso stuns McCoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCoy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koso looks to throw the jab but McCoy is out of range.
Koso throws a lazy head kick
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
Koso cracks McCoy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koso lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCoy's sensitive parts.
McCoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
Koso feints a counter leg kick.
Koso misses with an uppercut. #T2##CL2#
Koso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koso digs a right hand into McCoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCoy's gas tank.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
Koso keeps control of McCoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCoy tries to break the clinch but Koso is controlling the position. #BC#
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koso takes one to the side of the head.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCoy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koso punishes McCoy's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by McCoy as he connects with a hook.
Koso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
McCoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Koso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koso.
Koso tries to clinch but McCoy is having none of it.
Koso tests McCoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCoy misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCoy checks it well.
Jab from McCoy.
Koso throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoy scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koso.#CL2#
Koso moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCoy wants to break free but Koso has control. #T4#
Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCoy walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCoy misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Koso.
Koso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Koso looks to land a body kick but McCoy moved away.
McCoy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCoy misses with a body kick.
Hatfield McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Koso.
Koso lands with an uppercut that bounces McCoy off the cage and back into range.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCoy throws a leg kick but Koso moved away.
Koso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Koso avoids it well. #CL2#
Koso has closed the distance and engaged McCoy in a clinch.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso lands a shoulder strike.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Koso misses
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso lands a high kick!
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
McCoy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCoy will feel that in the morning.
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCoy is out of range.
Koso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Koso!
McCoy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Koso throws a wild body kick that McCoy sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Koso closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Koso decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Koso throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCoy escapes and throws Koso's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hatfield McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koso sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
Koso is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
McCoy trying to pass the guard but Koso defending well.
Koso has a hand on McCoy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McCoy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McCoy controlling the pace for now.
Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koso is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
McCoy avoids the attempt from Koso to control.
Koso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koso tries to hold on but McCoy postures up.
McCoy controlling from mount.
Koso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koso manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koso 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: GK 135 - Dall vs Lee
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Koso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willis.
Willis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Willis clinches up with Koso and pushes him back against the cage.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Willis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Willis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willis can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Willis blocking some punches.
Willis struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Willis.
Willis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koso.
Willis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koso's elbow.
Willis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Willis digs a right hand into Koso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koso's gas tank.
Koso working aggressively here.
Koso lands a nice uppercut.
Koso blocks a body shot from Willis.
A right handed body shot lands from Willis. #T1#
Willis lands with a right to the head.
Willis misses with a body punch.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Willis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Willis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Koso can turn it around.
Willis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Willis misses with a body punch.
Willis struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso avoiding damage as Willis throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Willis.
Willis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Willis lands a body punch.
Willis can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Willis struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Willis blocks an uppercut.
Koso working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Willis.
Willis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Willis.
Willis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Willis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis blocking some punches.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Willis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Willis decides to pull guard.
Willis is pulling down on Koso's head. It's preventing any offense from Koso, at least for the moment.
Koso throws a big right hand that misses.
Willis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koso stopping the sweep attempt from Willis.
Koso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koso postures up in Willis's guard and throws a big left but Willis blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koso won't allow Willis to sweep him here. #T3#
Koso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koso stopping the sweep attempt from Willis.
Koso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koso is looking to advance position but Willis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Koso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Willis there. #SUB2#
Koso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Koso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily.
Koso is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
Koso gets back to full guard.
Willis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Koso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Willis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Willis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Willis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Koso has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Willis wants to control from the top but Koso keeps moving. #SUB2#
Koso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Willis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Willis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Willis with a nice head shot there.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Willis lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Willis 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#
Willis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Willis slips under a jab.
Willis needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Willis.
Willis looks for the body kick but Koso saw that one coming.
Koso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koso can do to turn this around?
Willis shoots for a double leg takedown but Koso sprawls well. He's pushed Willis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koso lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Koso there.
Koso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koso misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Willis counters with a single leg into guard. Koso didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Koso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Willis pushes down on Koso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Willis trying to control from half guard but Koso is working away.
Koso is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
Willis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Willis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Willis winds up and cracks Koso with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Willis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koso trying to control but Willis postures up.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Koso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Koso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koso is not content to let Willis control the position.
Koso trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Willis tries to pass to full mount but Koso defends it.
Koso trying to control here. #SUB2#
Koso actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Willis there.
Dom Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koso trying to hold on to Willis's head to control him but Willis postures up.
Koso tries to roll over but Willis keeps him under control.
Willis works his way into side control. #SUB#
Willis has hold of Koso's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Koso seems comfortable defending it but Willis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Koso is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Koso is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Willis couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dom Willis!
A very excited looking Dom Willis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GK 130 - Cole vs Asai 2
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Stiffy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koso.
Koso shoots in for a double leg but Stiffy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Stiffy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso shoots in looking for a takedown. Stiffy tries to sprawl out of it but Koso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stiffy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Koso moves into the clinch successfully.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy won't allow it.
Taco Stiffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Koso jumps guard but Stiffy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy holds him up against the cage and eventually Koso drops back down to his feet.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffy digs a right hand into Koso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koso's gas tank. #TD2#
Koso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stiffy uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Koso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stiffy defends it easily.#SU#
Koso is working an open guard so Stiffy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stiffy lunges at Koso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koso's hand. #T1##CL2#
Koso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stiffy, pushing him back against the cage.
Koso jumps guard but Stiffy stands there with Koso around his waist. Koso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy holds him up against the cage and eventually Koso drops back down to his feet.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Stiffy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Stiffy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stiffy to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Stiffy - that landed with a thud.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stiffy.
Stiffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso tries to pull guard but Stiffy holds him up against the cage and eventually Koso drops back down to his feet.
Stiffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stiffy walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stiffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Stiffy.
Stiffy stuffs the takedown attempt from Koso. Koso gets slowly back to his feet.
Stiffy looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Stiffy misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Koso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso wants to control from the top but Stiffy keeps moving.
Stiffy is controlling Koso's posture.
Stiffy continues to stall.
Koso passes Stiffy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Koso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stiffy sees it coming and defends easily.
Stiffy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koso is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Koso is trying to work for a kimura but Stiffy is defending well. #T3#
Stiffy is concentrating on defense, preventing Koso from advancing position. #SUB2#
Koso is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stiffy wants to control but Koso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koso throwing shots but Stiffy is blocking nicely.
Stiffy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koso on the ground.
Stiffy keeping hold of Koso's head, controlling as best he can.
Koso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Koso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stiffy defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stiffy is looking to control Koso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stiffy avoid being mounted?
Koso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stiffy is trying to maintain the position but Koso is very close to passing his half guard.
Stiffy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stiffy trying to hold on to Koso's head to control him but Koso postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso slips under a jab.
Stiffy feints a jab promting Koso to slip. Stiffy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koso slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Koso gets a takedown into half guard.
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 Taco Stiffy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stiffy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stiffy connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Koso feints and as Stiffy raises his hands in defense, Koso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stiffy trying to control the position.
Stiffy has control of Koso's left arm, preventing Koso from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koso postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso trying to control but Stiffy is working from the bottom.
Stiffy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Koso pushes down on Stiffy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Koso 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.
Stiffy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koso. #SUB2#
Koso maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stiffy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Koso has cracked it and Stiffy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Koso!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Speva Koso!

Event: GKNY 119 - Vershinin vs Wills
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Koso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fellows defends well and Koso ends up having to push Fellows into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fellows is looking to slow Koso down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Fellows. No joy for Koso on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koso is defended easily by Fellows.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fellows sprawls well. Fellows wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koso gets slowly back to his feet.
Fellows lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fellows defends well and Koso ends up having to push Fellows into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koso shoots in looking for a takedown but Fellows manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fellows misses with a low kick.
Koso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily. #T1#
Fellows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Fellows finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koso fails with the takedown.
Fellows lands with a kick to the temple. Koso shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fellows pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koso is out of range and Fellows settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Fellows misses. #T2#
Fellows swinging wildly here.
Koso tries to counter by clinching up but Fellows breaks away and moves out of range.
Fellows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Fellows finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fellows has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick.
Fellows throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fellows fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fellows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
Koso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fellows as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Fellows releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koso shoots in looking for a takedown but Fellows manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fellows tries a quick counter leg kick but Koso is wise to it.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fellows pinned against the cage. Fellows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Koso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fellows trying to land knees to the body.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fellows throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Fellows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso prevents a body shot from Fellows.
Fellows throws a head punch that misses.
Fellows misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Koso is trying to maintain a safe position but Fellows gets an underhook and turns Koso into the cage.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koso avoids it.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the head but Koso blocks with his arms.
Fellows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fellows using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fellows connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koso's face.
Fellows trying to land knees to the body.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koso.
Fellows using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fellows throws an elbow but it misses.
Fellows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koso trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fellows. #BC#
Koso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koso avoids the body shot from Fellows. #CL#
Koso forces Fellows back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Fellows dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fellows.
Dean Fellows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fellows throws a leg kick that misses.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fellows. Fellows obviously looking to wear him down.
Fellows stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fellows wants it to stay on the feet.
Koso checks the leg kick.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fellows doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koso.
Fellows throws out a counter right but Koso avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso blocks the body kick.
Koso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fellows counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fellows looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fellows throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fellows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Fellows looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koso has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Fellows's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Fellows.
Koso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fellows sprawls and moves away.
Koso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fellows pinned against the cage. Fellows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Koso looks for a takedown but Fellows sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koso.
Fellows throws a counter combo.
Koso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fellows momentarily.
Koso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fellows is fending him off so far but Koso persists. Nope, Fellows circles away and we're back to standing.
Fellows only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fellows is looking to clinch.
Koso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fellows is fending him off so far but Koso persists. Nope, Fellows circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fellows lands a leg kick that knocks Koso off balance momentarily.
Fellows misses with a head kick. #T3#
Koso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Koso moves into the clinch.
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
Fellows tries a body shot but Koso blocks it.
Koso takes a shot to the head.
Fellows with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Fellows breaks from the clinch.
Fellows bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fellows is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koso rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Fellows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fellows counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fellows goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Koso moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Fellows.
Fellows lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Koso.
Fellows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Fellows fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Fellows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fellows takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Koso is predictable there
enabling Fellows to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso moves in looking to clinch but Fellows pushes him off.#TD#
Koso looking to score a takedown here. Fellows is defending well but Koso drives through and ends up in Fellows's guard.
Koso throws a big elbow that misses.
Fellows keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fellows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koso has managed to get both his arms back between Fellows's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Koso wants to control from the top but Fellows keeps moving.
Koso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koso being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fellows sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koso shoots in for a takedown but Fellows shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fellows shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso is looking to counter the offense by Fellows and move into the clinch.
Fellows blocks a head kick by Koso.
Speva Koso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Fellows.
Fellows tries to work over Koso's front leg with a kick but Koso checks it.
A low kick from Fellows is predictable there #CL#
and Koso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Koso.
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
Koso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fellows misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koso's defenses.
Koso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso jumps guard but Fellows turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fellows.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koso avoids it.
Fellows dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koso managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows. #T3#
Koso managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows. #TD#
Koso gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Koso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Fellows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fellows controlling the position.
Koso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fellows is keeping the position for now.
Koso is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Fellows wants to sweep here but Koso controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koso or perhaps it was just good defense by Fellows, which made it look bad.
Koso tries for a takedown but Fellows sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fellows appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dean Fellows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fellows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Koso blocks the leg kick.
Koso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Fellows is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fellows dodges the punch combination from Koso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Fellows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fellows 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ITFL 1.2
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillon.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso has his takedown stuffed
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koso shoots in for a takedown but Dillon shows good takedown defense.
Dillon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koso checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koso motions for Dillon to come forward. Koso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillon connects with a high kick.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso is looking to clinch.
Koso is looking to clinch.
Koso tries a head kick but it misses.
Koso checks the leg kick.
Koso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick from Dillon.#T1#
Koso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillon defends it nicely.
JT Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Koso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillon as he jumps to the side.
Dillon blocks a head kick by Koso.
Koso tries to clinch but Dillon moves away
and Dillon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Koso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillon as he avoids it easily.
Dillon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt - Dillon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillon lands a head shot.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Dillon clobbers Koso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dillon tries to score with a low kick but Koso moves his leg out of the way.
Dillon looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
JT Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koso shoots in and drives through. Dillon sprawls well.
Dillon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dillon sets himself, and Koso steps forward looking for the clinch! Dillon avoids it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillon loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
Koso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dillon avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Dillon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Koso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koso is looking to clinch.
Koso slips a jab from Dillon.
Koso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillon as he avoids it easily.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillon sets himself, and Koso steps forward looking for the clinch! Dillon avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Koso sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Koso shoots in but Dillon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koso.
Crunch! Dillon slams his shin into Koso's torso.
Dillon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koso has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dillon.
Koso has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dillon.
Koso looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koso takes one to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillon.
Dillon throws a leg kick that misses.
Koso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koso takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dillon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT Dillon 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#
Dillon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dillon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Koso might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dillon has got the better of the exchanges.#CL2#
Koso moves into range and clinches up with Dillon.
Dillon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso stalling the fight.
Koso fails to pull guard.
Dillon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koso has him pressed against the cage.
Dillon stops a takedown attempt from Koso.
Koso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
JT Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koso just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dillon's brow.
Koso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dillon working aggressively here.
Dillon struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Koso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Dillon. #BC2#
Koso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koso or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillon, which made it look bad.
Dillon is looking to slow Koso down with leg kicks.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
JT Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillon tries to avoid it but Koso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillon to the ground. Dillon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillon.
Dillon throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
JT Dillon is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Dillon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dillon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koso can do to turn this around?
Dillon thumps Koso with a low kick.
Koso shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillon connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koso wants to clinch but Dillon slips to the side
and Dillon counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillon.
Koso walks into a stiff left hand from Dillon.
Koso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillon's waist but Dillon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koso off to one side.
Dillon scores with a kick to the body.
Koso is breathing heavily.
Dillon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koso if he has to take too many more of those.
Dillon throws a leg kick which misses Koso's front leg but catches the back leg as Koso tries to avoid it.
Dillon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koso is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dillon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Koso.
Nice body kick there by Dillon.#T3#
Dillon lands a head kick!
Dillon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Koso with that takedown attempt.
Dillon scores with a spinning back kick!
Dillon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dillon misses with a body kick.
Dillon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koso scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillon. That's going to slow Koso down.
Koso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillon. Dillon obviously looking to wear him down.
Dillon throws a wild body kick that Koso sees coming a mile off.
Dillon throws a push kick but Koso slaps the foot to one side.
Koso has his takedown stuffed
and Dillon counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon tries to land a front kick but Koso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Dillon.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dillon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koso throws a hook but Dillon avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dillon misses the target.
Dillon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koso on the side of the head.
Dillon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dillon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT Dillon dominated that second round.
That's time! Dillon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koso wants to clinch.
Dillon looks to land a body kick but Koso moved away.
Koso blocks a head kick by Dillon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillon. That's going to slow Koso down.
Dillon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Dillon.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dillon. Koso shrugs it off though.
It looks like Dillon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Koso takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koso looks to clinch
and Dillon counters with a head kick. That will keep Koso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Dillon.
Dillon blocks a head kick by Koso.
Dillon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Dillon misses.
Good work by Koso as he checks the leg kick.
Koso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dillon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koso misses with a jab to the body
and Dillon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koso tries to clinch up.
It appears Dillon was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Koso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dillon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koso.
Koso tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillon avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Dillon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillon stuffs the takedown attempt from Koso. Koso gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillon, right into the meat. #T2#
Dillon thuds his shin into the meat of Koso's side.
Koso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon lands with a nice body kick.
Koso shoots in but no luck this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillon.
Dillon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Koso tries to counter it with a takedown but Dillon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koso is looking for the big counter here.
You can see that Koso has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dillon is looking to land body kicks.
Dillon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koso.
JT Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dillon. Koso shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Koso misses.
Koso looks to clinch
and Dillon counters with a body kick.
Dillon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koso takes a step back to recover.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillon. Dillon obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso fails to land the takedown.
Dillon lands with a slapping head kick.
Koso tries for a takedown but Dillon circles away easily
and Dillon counters with a big head kick but Koso shrugs it off.
Dillon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speva Koso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Koso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Koso is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koso takes a step back to recover.
Dillon connects with a single shot there.
Koso is still on wobbly legs! Can Dillon finish him?
Dillon throws a shot from downtown. Koso moves away and avoids it.
Koso seems to have recovered his senses.
Koso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dillon.
Both fighters circling a little - Dillon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dillon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koso. That did some damage!#CL2#
Koso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillon, pushing him back against the cage.
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JT Dillon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Dillon avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
JT Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillon 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Dillon!

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