Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KOM LHW & WW Final
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Boss stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boss scores with a kick to the body.
Austin looks winded!
Austin slips a jab and a cross from Boss.
Boss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
We've been informed that Austin 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.#KD#
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Austin tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Austin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss batters Austin with a massive right followed by a huge left! Austin is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Boss lands a final crushing right hand to drop Austin to the mat with a gruesome thud! Boss is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOM Light Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1##CL#
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin gets underhooks to prevent Gruzinsky's takedown attempt.
Gruzinsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gruzinsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky working aggressively here. #TD#
Austin manages to pull guard.
Gruzinsky throws a strike but Austin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet but Austin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gruzinsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Gruzinsky has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Austin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gruzinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin. #T1#
Gruzinsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away. #CL#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
Gruzinsky lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruzinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Austin successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruzinsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Austin is pulling down on Gruzinsky's head to control his posture.
Gruzinsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gruzinsky wants to get up but he can't break Austin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Gruzinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruzinsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruzinsky wanted to stand there but Austin had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Austin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gruzinsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gruzinsky off to one side. #CL#
Austin has Gruzinsky up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Austin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gruzinsky jumps guard but Austin stands there with Gruzinsky around his waist. Gruzinsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gruzinsky wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Gruzinsky misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Austin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gruzinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gruzinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruzinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gruzinsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin has a closed guard, preventing Gruzinsky from standing up.
Gruzinsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky fails with the takedown
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gruzinsky looks winded!
Gruzinsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Austin clinches up with Gruzinsky and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Austin decides to pull guard.
Austin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gruzinsky's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Gruzinsky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gruzinsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Gruzinsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Austin is defending well.#BC2#
Gruzinsky breaks from the clinch.
Gruzinsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a three punch combo that has Gruzinsky backing up. Gruzinsky nods at Austin to acknowledge the strikes.
Gruzinsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Austin counters by moving into the clinch.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Austin pulls Gruzinsky into guard.
Gruzinsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin has his hands on Gruzinsky's head, controlling the position.
Gruzinsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gruzinsky is breathing heavily.#T1#
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin has Gruzinsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Gruzinsky throws a strike but Austin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gruzinsky wants to stand up but Austin is controlling him.
Gruzinsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky is looking to stand up but Austin isn't so interested in that idea.
Gruzinsky is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gruzinsky is striking but Austin is not phased and passes to half guard.#ES2#
Gruzinsky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gruzinsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Gruzinsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Austin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gruzinsky can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruzinsky.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky wants to break free but Austin has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##TD#
Austin gets control of Gruzinsky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Austin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Austin 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#
Gruzinsky is trying to stand up here but Austin is controlling him well.
Austin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Austin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gruzinsky defending well though.
Gruzinsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Austin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gruzinsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Gruzinsky is refusing to be controlled, as Austin sits in half guard.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Austin is trying to control. Gruzinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Austin prevents Gruzinsky from standing back up.
Gruzinsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gruzinsky tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Austin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gruzinsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Austin tries to sprawl out of it but Gruzinsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Austin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Austin drives through and clinches with Gruzinsky against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gruzinsky fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Gruzinsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Austin to the mat! Austin manages to get full guard.
Austin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gruzinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruzinsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin is pulling down on Gruzinsky's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Austin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gruzinsky is trying to defend but Austin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruzinsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gruzinsky is trying to control but can't.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.
Austin prevents Gruzinsky from improving his position.
Austin stops Gruzinsky from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Austin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Austin prevents Gruzinsky from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gruzinsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Austin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gruzinsky uses from the top position.
Gruzinsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shane Austin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Austin wants to stand up but Gruzinsky is controlling him.
Roman Gruzinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gruzinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin controlling Gruzinsky's posture.
Gruzinsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gruzinsky works over Austin with some ground and pound from guard.
Gruzinsky throwing strikes from guard but Austin blocks nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruzinsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruzinsky.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Gruzinsky is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Austin successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Austin passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Austin!
A relieved looking Shane Austin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Roman Gruzinsky spoke after the fight, saying 'something in russian'.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Savage looking to score a takedown here. Austin is defending well but Savage drives through and ends up in Austin's guard.
Savage throws a big right hand that misses.
Savage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage lands a couple of digs.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage throws a strike but Austin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Savage working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily. #SUB2#
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Austin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Savage's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Savage has his feet on Austin's thighs here. He's pushed Austin 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! Austin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macho Man Savage!
During a confident post fight interview, Macho Man Savage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 6 (LHW)
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Revazshvili 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. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Austin lands a jab to the head.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Austin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Revazshvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Austin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Revazshvili decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Revazshvili missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Austin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Revazshvili looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Austin is refusing to be controlled, as Revazshvili sits in half guard.
Revazshvili thows a huge punch but Austin dodges it nicely.
Revazshvili throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Revazshvili slows the pace down in half guard.
Revazshvili thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head.
Revazshvili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Revazshvili is nestled in close to Austin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Revazshvili with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Austin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Revazshvili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Austin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Revazshvili is looking to advance position but Austin won't allow it.
Revazshvili sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though.
Revazshvili seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Revazshvili missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Austin has time to react.
Austin connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Austin misses.
Revazshvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards.
Donk. Revazshvili catches Austin right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Austin - just one landing.
Austin swings widly with a right hand
letting Revazshvili counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Shane Austin's cut is getting worse.
Revazshvili misses the shot to the body.
Austin scores with a sloppy right hand. Revazshvili should have avoided that one.
Revazshvili lunges at Austin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Austin's hand.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revazshvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Revazshvili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Revazshvili throws a nice looking combination but Austin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Austin takes one to the side of the head.
Austin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Revazshvili lands a body shot.
Shane Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Revazshvili drops Austin with a beautiful combination! Austin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Revazshvili is looking for the KO!#T4#
Austin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Revazshvili lands a right hand from hell, dropping Austin. Revazshvili pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Revazshvili!
Levan Revazshvili bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilder.
Austin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Wilder tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Austin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder slips a straight right by Austin.
Wilder throws a front kick aimed at Austin's knee but Austin avoids it well.
Austin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Austin moves into the clinch.
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder is pushing Austin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Wilder has been cut.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
Wilder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Wilder leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Wilder misses with a 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!
Wilder prevents a body shot from Austin.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Austin tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Austin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wilder blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Austin. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Austin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Austin to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Austin as Wilder tries to tie him up.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Austin misses with some punches.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Austin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder's defenses. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Austin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Austin up against the cage.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilder takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Austin.
A right handed body shot lands from Austin.
Wilder trying to stall but Austin improves his position.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
A body shot lands from Austin.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Austin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Austin 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.#CL2#
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder's defenses.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin.
Wilder looking to slow down the pace here.
Shane Austin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilder lands a hook that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Austin.
Austin avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Austin.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
A short right from Austin on the inside.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Wilder in his tracks for a moment.
Wilder looking to slow down the pace here.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Austin avoids it.#T2#
Wilder is working Austin over against the cage.
Austin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Austin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder's defenses.
Austin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Austin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action. #T3#
Austin misses with a body punch.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Wilder misses with an elbow strike.
Wilder blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Austin lands an uppercut.
Austin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Austin blocking some punches.
Austin blocking some punches.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder's defenses.
Austin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilder or not.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Wilder in his tracks for a moment.
Austin lands with a left to the head.
Austin tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder's defenses. #ROC2#Wilder is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oh Wilder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
A short body shot lands from Austin as the two fighters clinch.
Wilder seems to have got his legs back now.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Wilder in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Dwayne Wilder's cut is getting worse.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Austin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilder's brow.
Austin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder takes an elbow to the temple.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder takes an elbow to the temple.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Austin stalling the fight.
Austin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilder.
Austin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilder up against the cage.
Austin slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilder defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Austin throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder throws a solid leg kick but Austin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilder.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
As Austin backs away, Wilder returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wilder lands a leg kick that knocks Austin off balance momentarily.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Austin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Austin checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin lands a body shot.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Austin closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Austin lands a body shot. #T1#
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Austin cracks Wilder with a nice body shot.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Austin tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Austin lands a left hand.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Austin.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Wilder shrugs off.
Austin is leaning against Wilder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Austin.
A right hand to the body from Austin.
Austin creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Wilder! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Austin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Austin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 86: Yew v Jones
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Montana.
Austin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leon Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana misses with the combination.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Montana scores with a jab to the body.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Austin slips a straight right by Montana.
Montana avoids the body shot from Austin.
Montana quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Montana misses with a few strikes there.
Austin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Austin defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Montana misses.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Montana scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Austin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin swinging wildly here. #T1#
Jab, jab by Austin - just one landing.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Montana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Austin is out of range.
Good exchange - Montana coming out on top.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Montana staying out of range there.
Montana lands a head shot.
Austin moves forwards but Montana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Austin doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
Montana is looking to land body kicks.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Montana.
Austin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
A big right from Montana misses.
Austin blocks a head kick by Montana.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Montana misses its target.
Montana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the body from Montana misses
and Austin counters with a straight right hand.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin misses with a straight left.
Austin throws an off balance right hand
and Montana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montana.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A low kick from Montana is predictable there
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Montana.
A big left from Montana misses.
Austin slips under a jab.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Austin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montana scrambles back to his feet.
Montana misses with a low kick.
Montana swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Austin thuds a left hand into Montana's body.
Montana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Austin misses with a left hand
and Montana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana slips under a jab from Austin.
Montana moves away from the strike by Austin.
Austin lands the left hand.
Montana wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing.
Montana scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montana.
Austin moves away from the strike by Montana.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Austin tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Austin walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Montana blocks the elbow strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Austin 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.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
Montana blocks an elbow strike.
Montana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin blocks a body shot from Montana.
Austin prevents a body shot from Montana.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana pushes Austin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana lands with a left to the head.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Montana lands with a light punch inside.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Leon Montana has been cut.
Montana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Montana lands an uppercut.
Montana avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin is trying to maintain a safe position but Montana gets an underhook and turns Austin into the cage.
Montana blocks a body shot from Austin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montana.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Montana dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Montana takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin.
Montana working aggressively here.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards. #T2#
Austin gets through Montana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Montana scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montana.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montana pushes Austin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Austin is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Montana.
Austin prevents a body shot from Montana.
Montana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
Montana lands with a short shot to the head.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Montana tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana lands a right hand.
Montana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Montana lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montana.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montana lands an uppercut.#T3#
Montana tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
Montana is working Austin over against the cage.
Leon Montana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Montana.
Montana gets through Austin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montana.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Montana's brow.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Montana prevents a body shot from Austin.
Montana prevents a body shot from Austin.
Montana dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montana.
Montana dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Montana avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Shane Austin's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana digs a right hand into Austin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Austin's gas tank.
Montana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austins head.
Montana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Montana on the inside.
Montana lands a shot to the body.
Austin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montana throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montana.
Montana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Austin.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana pushes Austin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montana as Austin tries to tie him up.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montana or not.
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Montana dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##KD#
Montana lands a big right hand that sends Austin crashing to the mat! Montana stays standing though and waves Austin back to his feet!
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Leon Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin staying out of range there.
Montana lands a nice shot that snaps Austin's head back.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Montana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Austin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Montana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montana jabs at Austin's body.
Montana misses with a body shot.
Austin avoids the body shot from Montana.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing.
Montana cracks Austin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Austin wants to clinch
and Montana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Montana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montana lands a body shot.
Austin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montana with a nice cross.#CUT#
The cut above Shane Austin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Austin staying out of range there.
Austin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Montana pushes Austin up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
Shane Austin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Good body shot from Montana.
Montana digs a right hand underneath Austin's ribcage. Austin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Montana lands a nice uppercut.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
A hook to the body from Montana.
Austin blocks an elbow strike from Montana.
Montana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montana lands with a left to the head.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Montana lands a left hand. #T3#
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montana dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Montana lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Montana.
Montana scores with a shoulder strike.
Shane Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leon Montana!
Our winner, Leon Montana, 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: Bushido 72: One Last Dance
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Austin throws a hook but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Austin with a nice cross.
Chikatchawan throws a sloppy body shot
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chikatchawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Chikatchawan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Austin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Chikatchawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin scores with a jab.
Chikatchawan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Austin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Austin walks into a left hand. #T1#
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chikatchawan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chikatchawan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Austin just manages to avoid it.
Austin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chikatchawan throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Austin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab.
Chikatchawan connects with a crisp jab.
Austin doesn't manage to clinch there - Chikatchawan circles away.
Chikatchawan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chikatchawan tries to land a leg kick but Austin saw it coming and moves away.
Chikatchawan thuds a left hand into Austin's body.#CL#
Chikatchawan has closed the distance and engaged Austin in a clinch.
I was talking to Chikatchawan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chikatchawan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Chikatchawan has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Chikatchawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Chikatchawan gets through Austin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Austin pushes Chikatchawan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Austin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chikatchawan is keeping busy.#T2#
Chikatchawan scores with a shot to the side of Austin's head. #BC#
Chikatchawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chikatchawan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Chikatchawan finds it's way through Austin's defenses.
Chikatchawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin.
Chikatchawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chikatchawan jabs Austin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Chikatchawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Chikatchawan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chikatchawan can pounce on him.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body kick.
Chikatchawan just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Chikatchawan's head but Chikatchawan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Austin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Austin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Austin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the body
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but Austin moved away.
Chikatchawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Austin wants to counter the offense by Chikatchawan and move into the clinch position.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chikatchawan misses with a kick to the body.
Austin tries to clinch but Chikatchawan is having none of it.
As Austin looks to move away, Chikatchawan throws a big counter combo but Austin just gets out of the way.
Chikatchawan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Austin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chikatchawan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chikatchawan connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Austin misses the target.
Chikatchawan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Austin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin misses with a hook.
Chikatchawan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chikatchawan, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chikatchawan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Austin 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.
Chikatchawan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Austin's head.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
Chikatchawan works the jab nicely.
Chikatchawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Chikatchawan looks for the body kick but Austin saw that one coming.
Chikatchawan throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Chikatchawan slips the punch.
Chikatchawan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chikatchawan tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Chikatchawan slips the punch.
Chikatchawan scores with a sloppy right hand. Austin should have avoided that one.
Chikatchawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
Chikatchawan lands a glancing blow to the side of Austin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chikatchawan.
Austin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Chikatchawan with a nice cross.
Chikatchawan throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Austin counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Chikatchawan tries to keep at a distance but Austin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Austin looking to stall.
Good body shot from Austin.
Chikatchawan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chikatchawan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin gets through Chikatchawan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here.
Chikatchawan blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Chikatchawan controls his hands.
Chikatchawan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin tries to work over Chikatchawan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chikatchawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Austin.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the ropes.
Chikatchawan throws a head punch that misses.
Austin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chikatchawan lands with a light punch inside.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand.
Chikatchawan misses with a punch to the body.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chikatchawan's elbow.
Chikatchawan tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Chikatchawan scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Shane Austin's cut even more.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Chikatchawan.
Austin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards.
Tsoko Chikatchawan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Chikatchawan pushes Austin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan blocking some punches.
Chikatchawan cracks Austin with a nice body shot.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Chikatchawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chikatchawan misses the shot to the body.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Austin moves out of range of the body kick from Chikatchawan.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin moves out of range of the body kick.
Austin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Austin lands a nice hook to Chikatchawan's body. Chikatchawan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Chikatchawan is just out of range.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin throws a body punch but Chikatchawan moves out of range. #T4#
Chikatchawan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Austin's hands.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Austin just misses with a punch 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!
Austin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chikatchawan.
Austin tries to clinch but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Austin throws a body punch but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan thuds his right hand into Austin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chikatchawan with a hook.
Chikatchawan lands with a nice body punch.
Chikatchawan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Austin at a distance.
Chikatchawan fakes the leg kick and cracks Austin in the body.
Austin is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Austin takes a step back to recover.
Chikatchawan with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chikatchawan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chikatchawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Austin misses.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Chikatchawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick that misses.
Austin throws out a counter right but Chikatchawan avoids it with no problem.
Chikatchawan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Austin if he has to take too many more of those.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Austin takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chikatchawan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the body.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Chikatchawan.
Austin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chikatchawan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chikatchawan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chikatchawan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chikatchawan throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Chikatchawan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Chikatchawan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Austin pushes Chikatchawan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Chikatchawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Chikatchawan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Austin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chikatchawan.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Chikatchawan avoids it by throwing Austin back against the ropes.
Chikatchawan scores with a hook to the body.#T2##BC#
Chikatchawan manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chikatchawan, right into the meat.
Chikatchawan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the body.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chikatchawan.
A nice side step and Austin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping right.
Austin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chikatchawan with a body shot.
Chikatchawan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan avoids the body shot from Austin.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. Austin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chikatchawan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chikatchawan cracks Austin with an open hand slap.
Austin avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Chikatchawan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Austin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Austin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shane Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Chikatchawan.
Nice uppercut there from Austin.
A solid body kick from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chikatchawan can pounce on him.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Austin momentarily. #CUT#
The cut above Shane Austin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chikatchawan scores with a sloppy right hand. Austin should have avoided that one.
Austin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chikatchawan counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick which misses Austin's front leg but catches the back leg as Austin tries to avoid it.
Austin takes a swing at Chikatchawan's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Chikatchawan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.
Austin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chikatchawan.
Austin walks into a left hand.
Austin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chikatchawan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Austin. That did some damage!
Austin moves out of range as Chikatchawan throws a body kick.
Chikatchawan avoids the body shot from Austin.
Chikatchawan cracks the inside of Austin's front leg.
Donk. Chikatchawan catches Austin right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
Shane Austin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chikatchawan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chikatchawan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chikatchawan 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tsoko Chikatchawan!

Tsoko Chikatchawan wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Tsoko Chikatchawan, 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: Bushido 69: Middleweight GP R2
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Gardner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Austin has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Gardner throws out a powerful jab.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardner.
Austin is looking to counter the offense by Gardner and move into the clinch.
Austin misses the body punch
enabling Gardner to counter with a crisp jab.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Austin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardner doesn't seem phased though.
Austin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Austin defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
Gardner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner staying out of range there.
Gardner lands with an uppercut that bounces Austin off the ropes and back into range.
Austin scores with a hook to the body. Gardner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Gardner.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Austin.#T1#
Gardner ducks right into an uppercut from Austin.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gardner unleashes a big counter combination but Austin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gardner throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gardner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Austin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Gardner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gardner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gardner scores with a sloppy right hand. Austin should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Shane Austin's cut is getting worse.
Gardner blocks a jab.
Austin defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
Austin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Gardner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Gardner slips under a jab from Austin.
Nice straight punches there by Austin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Austin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner throws a lazy uppercut
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Gardner's shoulder, as Gardner tries to avoid the shot.
Gardner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Austin lands a jab to Gardner's midsection.
Gardner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gardner misses with a left hand
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Gardner misses. #T3#
Austin slips a jab from Gardner.
Gardner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
Shane Austin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Austin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardner finds it's way round the side to connect with Austin's head.
Gardner misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Gardner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardner is just out of range.
Gardner scores with a nice right hand.
Austin blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Gardner misses its intended target.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4##CL#
Austin clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gardner.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gardner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austins head.
Gardner presses Austin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gardner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Austin lands with a left to the head.
Gardner tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
Austin lands an elbow just above Gardner 's eye.
Austin lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Gardner is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Austin.
Gardner is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Gardner in his tracks for a moment.
Clinched against the ropes, Austin lands a big elbow that drops Gardner! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Gardner is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin!
A victorious Shane Austin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC 63: Chikatchawan Vs Austin
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Chikatchawan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Austin lands a really nice looking cross but Chikatchawan seems unphased.
Austin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Austin lands with a right hand.
Austin scores with a jab.
Austin blocks a leg kick.
Chikatchawan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Austin under the eye.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shane Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan lands with a slapping head kick.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chikatchawan at a distance.
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!
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan scores with a leg kick.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Chikatchawan - just one landing.
Austin scores with a hook.
Austin throws a good cross that connects.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chikatchawan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Austin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Austin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chikatchawan delivers a nice body kick.
Austin misses with an uppercut. Chikatchawan saw that one coming.
Chikatchawan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chikatchawan cracks Austin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chikatchawan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chikatchawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Austin avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Chikatchawan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chikatchawan 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.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Austin blocks the body kick.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Chikatchawan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Chikatchawan finds it's target.
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chikatchawan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chikatchawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chikatchawan moves away from the strike by Austin.
Chikatchawan avoids the body shot from Austin.
Chikatchawan slips under a jab.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chikatchawan at a distance.
Austin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Chikatchawan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chikatchawan throws the kick towards the body but Austin avoids it.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatchawan moves away.
Chikatchawan scores with a spinning back kick!
Chikatchawan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chikatchawan circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Chikatchawan lands a lovely overhand right.
Chikatchawan cracks Austin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Chikatchawan moves away and avoids it.
Austin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chikatchawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chikatchawan tries to score with a low kick but Austin moves his leg out of the way.
Austin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan lands with a nice body punch.
Chikatchawan slips a straight right by Austin.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Chikatchawan. That snapped Austin's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chikatchawan lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Austin throws a jab when Chikatchawan was well out of range.
Chikatchawan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chikatchawan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chikatchawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan misses with a lunging right hand
and Austin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chikatchawan takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Chikatchawan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan misses with a head kick.
Chikatchawan throws out a leg kick but Austin moves out of range and Chikatchawan only half commits.
Austin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Austin throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Austin moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chikatchawan lands a jab.
Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chikatchawan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chikatchawan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Austin's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Austin misses.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chikatchawan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Austin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chikatchawan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Austin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a body kick that stops Austin in his tracks momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Chikatchawan. Beautiful body shot.
Austin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a right hook to the body.
Austin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
Austin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Austin throws a body punch but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Austin.
Austin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chikatchawan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Chikatchawan. #CUT#
That has opened up Shane Austin's cut even more.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Austin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chikatchawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chikatchawan misses with a low kick.
Austin misses with a looping right.#T1#
Austin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Chikatchawan.
Austin slips under a jab.
Chikatchawan scores with a decent looking hook.
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Austin takes a step back to recover.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chikatchawan can pounce on him.
Austin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chikatchawan.
Austin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Chikatchawan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Austin.
Chikatchawan sizes up Austin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
The cut above Shane Austin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chikatchawan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Austin's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Chikatchawan finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Chikatchawan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.#T2#
Austin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chikatchawan counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Chikatchawan has knocked Austin down with a huge combo! Chikatchawan steps away and waves a wobbly Austin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Austin is rocked!
Austin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chikatchawan thuds his shin into the meat of Austin's side.
Chikatchawan misses with a leg kick
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chikatchawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Chikatchawan finds it's target.#CUT#
Shane Austin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chikatchawan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Austin wants to clinch up but Chikatchawan keeps it at a distance.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chikatchawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chikatchawan can pounce on him.
A jab from Chikatchawan misses.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chikatchawan swats away the attempt to clinch by Austin.#T3#
Chikatchawan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chikatchawan looks for the body kick but Austin saw that one coming.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chikatchawan looks for the body kick but Austin saw that one coming.
Austin checks a leg kick.
Chikatchawan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Austin misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chikatchawan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chikatchawan.
Austin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
Austin swings for the body but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.#T4#
Chikatchawan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chikatchawan pushes Austin away with a front kick.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chikatchawan lands a front kick.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chikatchawan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Austin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tsoko Chikatchawan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFC 57: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz 2
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Akharraz tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Akharraz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akharraz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin swings for the body but Akharraz moves out of range.
Akharraz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akharraz connects with a right hand. Austin shakes it off.#CL#
Austin darts in and clinches Akharraz up against the cage.
Akharraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akharraz tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position.
Akharraz takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin lands a shoulder strike.
Austin has Akharraz pushed against the cage.
Akharraz wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akharraz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Austin's brow.
Akharraz takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Osama Akharraz has been cut.#T1#
Akharraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Austin.
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Austin scores with a shot to the side of Akharraz's head.
Austin has Akharraz pushed against the cage.
Austin gets through Akharraz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Austin.
Akharraz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akharraz lands a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akharraz pushes off an throws an elbow but Austin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Akharraz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Austin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akharraz can turn it around.
Austin pushes Akharraz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Our sources have told us that Austin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Akharraz looks winded!#T2#
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Austin.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Akharraz prevents a body shot from Austin.
Akharraz is trying to push Austin away but Austin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Austin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards. #ROC#
Akharraz is rocked!
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akharraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Austin lands a big elbow that drops Akharraz! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Akharraz is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin!
A very excited looking Shane Austin 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: DFC 51: Newton Vs Neil
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Austin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Austin wants it to stay on the feet.
Austin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Austin throws a good cross that connects.
Rottwel tries for a takedown but Austin circles away easily
and Austin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Austin connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Igor Rottwel has been cut.
Rottwel blocks a jab.
Austin connects with a single shot there.
Austin cracks Rottwel with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rottwel tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Austin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rottwel is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Igor Rottwel stepped up to the mic, saying 'thank all'.

Event: AFL: Fight at the flats
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Chav.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chav.
Chav lands a nice shot that snaps Austin's head back.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Austin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Chav seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chav lands a right hook to the body.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Austin misses with a right hand
and Chav counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin lands with a good body shot.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chav.
Chav lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chav wants to clinch but Austin slips to the side
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Pikey Chav has been cut.
Chav scores with a leg kick.
Chav tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Chav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chav is looking to score with low kicks.
Austin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Chav fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chav misses with a shot to the body
and Chav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chav tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
Austin throws a hook but Chav avoids it easily.
Austin avoids the body shot from Chav.
Chav scores with a shot to the body.
Austin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Chav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Chav slips a jab from Austin.
It looked like Chav was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Austin.
Austin throws the left hand but Chav avoids the punch easily.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Chav's head but Chav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chav slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chav takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Chav.
Austin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chav counters with a straight right hand.
Chav throws a lazy body kick
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Chav swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Chav throws a quick inside leg kick.
Austin misses with a hook. Chav ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Chav.#T3#
Austin tries to bum rush Chav with a series of wild strikes but Chav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chav throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chav.
Pikey Chav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Chav.
Chav fakes the leg kick and cracks Austin in the body.
Chav connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chav. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Chav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chav throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Chav throws a head kick that misses
and Austin counters with a two punch combo.
Austin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chav scores with the left hand. Austin knows he should have avoided that one.
Chav slips a jab from Austin.
Chav tried to counter with a leg kick but Austin avoided it.#T4#
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chav is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Austin connects with a crisp jab.
Austin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Austin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Chav misses its target.
Chav walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Austin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chav. Chav obviously looking to wear him down.
Chav tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.
Austin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Austin 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. #CUT2#
Pikey Chav's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin misses with a left hand
and Chav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Austin looks to throw the jab but Chav is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikey Chav dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chav lands with a kick to the temple. Austin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Austin throws out a loose jab but Chav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chav misses with the body kick
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav.
Austin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Chav tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Austin manages to circle out of the way.
Chav lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chav throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chav defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Austin connects with a body shot.
Chav throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin moves out of range of the body kick from Chav. #T1#
Chav wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chav misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Austin.
Chav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Chav misses the shot to the body.
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin scores with a hook.
Austin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Chav has Austin up against the cage in a clinch.
Chav takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Pikey Chav's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Chav controls the action. #T2#
Chav stalling in the clinch but Austin improves position.
Chav taking a breather.
Maybe Chav would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Chav throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
Austin scores with a shoulder strike.
Austin blocks a body shot from Chav.
Chav with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin gets through Chav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Pikey Chav's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chav throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Austin pushes Chav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chav throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Austin misses with a body punch.
Austin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chav tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Austin tries a body shot but Chav blocks it.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chav's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Austin!
An out of breath Shane Austin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AFL Austin vs Kinneas
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Austin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinneas avoids the body shot from Austin.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kinneas counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Kinneas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kinneas staying out of range there.
Kinneas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kinneas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kinneas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Austin lands with a cross.
Kinneas throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin misses with a hook
and Kinneas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinneas misses with a right hand
and Austin counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinneas avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin connects with a body shot that sends Kinneas's belly button to the back.
Austin lands a body shot.
Kinneas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Austin.
Kinneas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kinneas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Austin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Kinneas misses.
Austin misses with a hook to the body
and Kinneas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin jabs Kinneas right on the nose. Kinneas blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinneas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kinneas throws a leg kick which misses Austin's front leg but catches the back leg as Austin tries to avoid it. #T2#
Kinneas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kinneas misses with a wild combination.
Austin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinneas throws a chopping leg kick but Austin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kinneas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
Shane Austin's cut is getting worse.
Austin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Austin takes a swing at Kinneas's ribcage but misses.
Kinneas misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinneas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Kinneas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Austin throws a jab when Kinneas was well out of range.
Kinneas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kinneas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Austin cracks a nice hook into Kinneas's ribs.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kinneas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinneas moves away from the strike by Austin.
Kinneas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Austin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kinneas throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinneas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Austin to score with a decent uppercut.
Kinneas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Austin is out of range and Kinneas settles back down.
Kinneas swings for the body but Austin moves out of range. #T4#
Kinneas thuds his shin into the meat of Austin's side.
A big left from Austin misses.
Kinneas lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
Shane Austin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinneas is looking to chop away at Austin's legs.
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinneas lands a high kick!
Kinneas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Kinneas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kinneas feints and then cracks Austin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Austin down.
Kinneas scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kinneas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Shane Austin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kinneas throws an off balance right hand
and Austin counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irvine Kinneas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kinneas staying out of range there.
Kinneas slips a straight right by Austin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinneas.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinneas.
Austin 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.
Kinneas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses
and Austin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kinneas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin with a nice cross.#CL#
Austin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Kinneas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinneas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Kinneas misses
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kinneas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Austin scores with a nice strike.
Kinneas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Austin checks the leg kick.
Austin misses the body punch
and Kinneas counters with an inside leg kick.
Kinneas looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Austin digs a good hook to Kinneas's body.
Kinneas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Austin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinneas as he connects with a hook.
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Kinneas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Austin throws a jab when Kinneas was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kinneas! But no joy.
Kinneas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Austin's sensitive parts.
Austin misses the body punch
and Kinneas counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Irvine Kinneas! Irvine Kinneas retains his light heavyweight title!
Irvine Kinneas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC Asylum 27
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Austin slips under a jab.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Austin.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Austin. Austin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicolas throws a combination that misses
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Austin there.#T1#
Austin misses with a straight right.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Austin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nicolas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Austin on the side of the head.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Austin to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Austin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
A jab from Austin misses.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Nicolas slips a jab from Austin.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.
Nicolas scores with a jab.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
Nicolas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Austin's ribs.
Austin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Austin misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Austin looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Austin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Austin looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Austin manages to avoid it.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Nicolas scores with a nice strike.
Nicolas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Austin misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Nicolas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Austin's hands.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##CL2#
Austin moves into the clinch.
Austin lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Austin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin lands a shoulder strike.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Austin misses with a body punch.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Austin'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.
Austin keeps control of Nicolas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Nicolas in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin 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#
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
Nicolas connects with a looping right hand.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Austin throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Austin, as that shot connected.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Austin as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Nicolas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Nicolas lands a jab to the nose.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely. #T1#
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin's corner calls for a 1-2. Austin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Austin misses the jab.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Austin counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Austin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Austin misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Nicolas misses its target.
Nice body punch from Austin.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Austin takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Austin misses with a body shot.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Austin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Austin moves into range and clinches up with Nicolas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Austin.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Austin 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.
Nicolas tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Nicolas breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Austin.
Shane Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.#T3#
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Austin throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Austin throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Nicolas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Austin cracks Nicolas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Austin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicolas with a body shot.
Nicolas lands a really nice looking cross but Austin seems unphased.
Austin moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.#T4#
Nicolas slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Austin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Austin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicolas. Nicolas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Austin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Austin misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Austin moves to clinch but Nicolas breaks away
and Nicolas counters with a one-two to the body.
Austin is looking to clinch but Nicolas is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Austin misses.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Austin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A body shot lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Nicolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin tests Nicolas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Austin throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Austin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Austin lands with a shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Austin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicolas doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Nicolas misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Austin manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Jab by Nicolas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas scores with a nice right hand.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Austin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shane Austin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nicolas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Austin.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease.
Austin misses the jab.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Austin there.
A jab from Austin misses.
Austin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Nicolas takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Austin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Austin throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it.
Austin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Nicolas misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Austin throws a right hand that misses
and Austin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Austin scores with a jab to the body.
Austin staying out of range there.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Austin.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Austin 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DFC Asylum 23
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Austin lands with a good body shot.
Austin lands with a straight right. Kinneas didn't see that one coming.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Kinneas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kinneas counters with a straight right hand.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
Austin is looking to clinch but Kinneas is avoiding it.
Kinneas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.#CL#
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Kinneas in a clinch.
Kinneas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinneas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinneas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin is working Kinneas over against the cage.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinneas backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kinneas breaks from the clinch.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Austin moves out of range as Kinneas throws a body kick.
Kinneas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kinneas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.
Austin throws a shot to the body.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinneas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Austin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kinneas misses with a looping right.
Kinneas misses with a few strikes there.
Austin tries to clinch up
and Kinneas counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kinneas staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Kinneas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinneas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinneas moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Kinneas there.
Austin misses the body punch
and Kinneas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Austin misses with a left hand
and Kinneas counters with a nice leg kick.
Austin throws a hook but Kinneas blocks it.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas.
Kinneas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Austin moves out of range as Kinneas strikes.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Austin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kinneas backs up against the cage.
Kinneas motions for Austin to come forward. Kinneas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kinneas tries to land a front kick but Austin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin defending well as Kinneas loads up on a big left hand.
Kinneas throws an off balance right hand
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinneas staying out of range there.
Kinneas throws a big counter head kick but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Austin moves out of range as Kinneas strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kinneas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinneas fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Kinneas tries a quick counter leg kick but Austin is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Kinneas.
Donk. Austin catches Kinneas right on the button with a cross.
Kinneas throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Austin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Austin is looking to clinch but Kinneas is avoiding it. #T4#
Kinneas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin's corner calls for a 1-2. Austin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin misses with a double jab
and Kinneas counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Austin clinches.
Kinneas presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kinneas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Kinneas as the two fighters clinch.
Kinneas takes a shot to the head.
Kinneas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kinneas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin tries a body shot but Kinneas blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinneas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinneas misses with a punch 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 Shane Austin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kinneas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinneas moves away.
A jab from Kinneas misses.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinneas walks into a stiff left hand from Austin.
Austin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Austin tries to clinch but Kinneas is having none of it.
Kinneas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Austin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Austin avoids the body shot from Kinneas. #CL#
Austin moves into range and clinches up with Kinneas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinneas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kinneas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Austin. #CUT#
It looks like Irvine Kinneas has been cut.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kinneas's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas working aggressively here.
Kinneas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Austin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kinneas can turn it around.
Kinneas blocks an uppercut.
Kinneas blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kinneas lands a shot to the body.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinneas.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinneas has a couple of punches blocked by Austin. #BC2#
Kinneas manages to break the clinch.
Kinneas connects with a leg kick. Austin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Austin tries to clinch but Kinneas moves out of range.
Austin swings for the body but Kinneas moves out of range.
It seemed like Kinneas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Kinneas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Austin tries to clinch up.
Austin is looking to clinch but Kinneas is avoiding it.
Kinneas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinneas manages to avoid it.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinneas moves away.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kinneas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinneas.
Kinneas wants to land a leg kick but Austin is out of range.
Austin cracks Kinneas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Austin misses with a body punch
and Kinneas counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Kinneas.#T3#
Kinneas ducks right into an uppercut from Austin.
Kinneas misses the shot to the body.
Kinneas lands with a cross.
Kinneas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Austin throws a body punch but Kinneas moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kinneas there.
Kinneas pushes Austin away with a front kick.
Nice body punch from Kinneas.
Austin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinneas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Austin does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinneas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Austin finds it's way round the side to connect with Kinneas's head. #T4#
Kinneas tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
Kinneas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kinneas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Austin finds it's target.
Kinneas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kinneas.
Jab from Kinneas.
Kinneas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kinneas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Austin if he has to take too many more of those.
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kinneas counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irvine Kinneas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kinneas jabs Austin right on the nose. Austin blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Kinneas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kinneas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinneas.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinneas can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin lands an overhand right.
Austin tries to clinch there but Kinneas circles away.
Irvine Kinneas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Kinneas catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
Austin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinneas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Austin misses with an uppercut
and Kinneas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Shane Austin's cut is getting worse.
Kinneas throws a jab when Austin was well out of range.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinneas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin cracks Kinneas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kinneas lands a front kick.
Nice cross by Kinneas.
Austin tries to clinch up
and Kinneas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
Shane Austin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kinneas.
Austin misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Kinneas counters with a crisp one two that drops Austin! Kinneas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Austin to his feet! Austin is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Austin is rocked!#T2#
Austin misses the body punch #KD2#
and Kinneas counters with a nice right hand that sends Austin toppling to the canvas! Austin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kinneas finish him?!
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Shane Austin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kinneas slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kinneas! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinneas slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Kinneas throws a big counter head kick but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Austin thuds a left hand into Kinneas's body.
Austin misses with a hook.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinneas.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas misses with a hook.
Kinneas thumps Austin with a low kick.
Kinneas throws a low kick but Austin moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Kinneas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Kinneas misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Austin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kinneas in his tracks.
Kinneas slips a straight right by Austin.
Austin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kinneas.
Kinneas tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Austin scores with a shot to the body.
Kinneas defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Kinneas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Austin with a body shot.
Austin lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Austin gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kinneas. #BC2#
Kinneas manages to break the clinch.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
The fighters circling - Kinneas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinneas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Austin scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinneas tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.
Kinneas tries to land a front kick but Austin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kinneas lands a really nice looking cross but Austin seems unphased.
Austin slips a jab and a cross from Kinneas.
Austin scores with a punch to the head.
Austin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin connects with a body shot that sends Kinneas's belly button to the back.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinneas counters with a nice leg kick.
Kinneas throws a front kick aimed at Austin's knee but Austin avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irvine Kinneas really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kinneas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinneas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Kinneas's head but Kinneas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinneas takes one to the chin there.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kinneas counters with a right hand to the body.
Kinneas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin scores with a jab. Kinneas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Austin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Austin there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Austin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kinneas counters with a series of strikes. Austin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinneas scores with a push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kinneas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kinneas motions for Austin to come forward. Kinneas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kinneas.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kinneas circles away quickly and effectively.
Kinneas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kinneas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kinneas fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas.
Austin cracks Kinneas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Austin swings widly with a right hand
and Kinneas counters with a straight right hand.
Austin connects with a body shot.#T2#
Austin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kinneas ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Kinneas tries to land a front kick but Austin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kinneas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinneas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Austin has Kinneas up against the cage in a clinch.
Kinneas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kinneas - that landed with a thud.
Kinneas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Irvine Kinneas!
Irvine Kinneas is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Irvine Kinneas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFC Asylum XX
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Pomper misses with a right hand
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Austin as Pomper tries to tie him up.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pomper.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Austin.
Austin works on Pomper's body with a couple of short punches.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin gets through Pomper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pomper being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pomper.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Austin just leaning against Pomper, taking a breather.
Austin has Pomper pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Pomper takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Rob Pomper has been cut.
Austin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pomper stalling in the clinch but Austin improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Austin.
Nice elbow from Austin. #BC2#
Pomper breaks the clinch.
Austin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pomper swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Pomper loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Austin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pomper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Pomper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pomper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Pomper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pomper misses with a hook to the body
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
Austin lands a slapping body shot.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Pomper ducks down to avoid it.
Pomper throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Pomper throws a hook but Austin avoids it easily.
Austin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Austin is looking to clinch but Pomper is avoiding it.
Pomper throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely.
Austin moves out of range as Pomper strikes.
Austin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Austin moves away from the strike by Pomper.
Rob Pomper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pomper misses with a few strikes there.
Pomper throws a sloppy body shot
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Pomper misses the body punch
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pomper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Austins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin connects with a jab.
It looks like Austin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Austin digs a good hook to Pomper's body.
Austin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Austin misses with a shot to the body
and Pomper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pomper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pomper is just out of range.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pomper.
A punch lands to the side of Austin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pomper moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pomper.
Pomper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pomper throws a series of punches but Austin moves out of range.
Austin 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.
Pomper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Austin.
Pomper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pomper.
Pomper throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pomper swings widly with a right hand
and Austin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pomper thinking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Austin.
Austin avoids the body shot from Pomper. #CL#
Austin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pomper tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Austin lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Austin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Austin lands a shoulder strike.
Pomper looking to stall.
Austin is struggling to control the position.
Austin lands an uppercut.
Pomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pomper takes an elbow to the temple.
Austin tries to work over Pomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shane Austin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Austin.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pomper can do to turn this around?
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pomper tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Austin scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Austin.
Austin works on Pomper's body with a couple of short punches.
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Pomper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Pomper does no damage.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pomper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pomper misses with a body shot.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Austin moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Austin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Austin scores with a sloppy right hand. Pomper should have avoided that one.
Pomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin is looking to clinch but Pomper is avoiding it.
Donk. Pomper catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Pomper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Austin slips under a jab from Pomper.
Pomper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Austin scores with a nice strike.
Austin clobbers Pomper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pomper misses with an uppercut.
Austin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Austin moves into the clinch.#T4#
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin tries to work over Pomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Pomper avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Austin stalling in the clinch.
Pomper tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pomper tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pomper.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pomper's elbow.
Pomper dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Pomper avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Pomper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Pomper on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin misses with a body punch.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Austin misses with a body punch.
Pomper is struggling to control the position.
Austin pushes Pomper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Pomper avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Pomper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Austin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Austin as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Pomper dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Pomper controls his hands.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Austin misses with a body punch. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pomper blocks an elbow strike.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pomper prevents a body shot from Austin.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Pomper in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pomper.
Austin scores with a hook to the body.
Pomper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pomper trying to control the position but instead, Austin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pomper into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin pushes Pomper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pomper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Pomper prevents a body shot from Austin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
A body shot lands from Austin.
Pomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Pomper shrugs off.
Austin lands with a right to the head.
Pomper taking a breather.
Pomper dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin lands a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Austin as Pomper tries to tie him up.
Pomper takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Pomper moves away and avoids it.
Austin lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Austin coming out on top.
Pomper misses with a body shot.
Austin throwing a counter right hand but Pomper manages to avoid it.
Pomper swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Pomper takes one to the chin there.
Austin throws the left hand but Pomper avoids the punch easily.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pomper.
Pomper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pomper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1##CL#
Austin clinches.
Austin has Pomper pushed against the cage.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pomper backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Pomper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Pomper in his tracks for a moment.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Pomper blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin is working Pomper over against the cage.
Pomper tries to stall but Austin uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Austin lands a nice uppercut.
Pomper avoiding damage.
Pomper avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow just above Pomper 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pomper blocks an elbow strike from Austin. #T3#
Pomper looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Pomper tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pomper's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Pomper blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land.
Austin'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.#T4#
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Pomper breaks the clinch.
Austin tries to move into range but Pomper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Austin.
Pomper takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pomper.
Pomper throws a nice looking combination but Austin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pomper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin tests Pomper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pomper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin had his way with Rob Pomper in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sloppy strikes from Pomper. Those never looked like landing.
Austin tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Pomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pomper slips under a jab from Austin.
Austin lands with a cross.
Pomper looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range.
Pomper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Austin.
Austin with a hook.
Pomper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin scores with a punch to the head.
Austin connects with a jab.
Pomper misses with a looping right.
Pomper lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin misses with a body shot. #T1#
Pomper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin looks to throw the jab but Pomper is out of range.
Pomper lands a nice looking body shot.
Pomper throws a nice looking combination but Austin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.#KD#
Austin lands a left and a right that send Pomper crashing to the mat, dazed. Austin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Pomper is rocked!#KD#
Austin drops Pomper with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pomper looks back up at him and smiles so Austin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pomper is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pomper is holding his hands too far apart here. Austin throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Pomper is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Shane Austin, 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: DFC Asylum 17
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Austin works the jab nicely.
Clark tries to clinch
and Austin counters with a straight right hand.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away. #CL#
Austin pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Austin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Clark blocks a body shot from Austin.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
A short right from Austin.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin 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.
Clark working aggressively here.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Austin avoiding damage.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Austin pushes Clark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Austin lands with a light punch inside.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Clark is rocked!
Austin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands with a left to the head.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
Austin has Clark pressed against the cage. He pushes Clark back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Austin throws a beautiful elbow that sends Clark crashing to the floor! Austin piles on the pressure with more strikes! Clark is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Austin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC Asylum 14
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Austin throws an off balance right hand
and Hroovitnisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Hroovitnisson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hroovitnisson slips a jab from Austin.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hroovitnisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hroovitnisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hroovitnisson throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hroovitnisson misses with a left hand
and Austin 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.
Austin misses with an uppercut
and Hroovitnisson counters with a body kick.
Austin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hroovitnisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Donk. Hroovitnisson catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
Austin swings widly with a right hand
and Hroovitnisson counters with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hroovitnisson.#CL2#
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hroovitnisson manages to break the clinch.
Austin blocks a head kick by Hroovitnisson.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hroovitnisson is just out of range.
Hroovitnisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hroovitnisson throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Austin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
That has opened up Shane Austin's cut even more.
Hroovitnisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin misses with a shot to the body
and Hroovitnisson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Austin really felt that one!#T2#
Austin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hroovitnisson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Hroovitnisson misses.
Austin cracks Hroovitnisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Austin cracks Hroovitnisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Austin lands with a shot to the body.
Hroovitnisson delivers a nice body kick.
Hroovitnisson throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it.
Hroovitnisson ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Hroovitnisson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Hroovitnisson slips under a jab from Austin.
Hroovitnisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Hroovitnisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hroovitnisson throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Austin misses
and Hroovitnisson counters with a thumping low kick.
Hroovitnisson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hroovitnisson throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Hroovitnisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards.
Hroovitnisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin moves out of range as Hroovitnisson strikes.
Hroovitnisson misses with a body kick.
Hroovitnisson misses with a body kick.#T4#
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hroovitnisson.
Austin misses with a right hand
enabling Hroovitnisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hroovitnisson misses with a body kick.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hroovitnisson can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Austin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Austin moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Hroovitnisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hati Hroovitnisson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hroovitnisson lands a front kick.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Hroovitnisson is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Austin lands.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hroovitnisson.
Hroovitnisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hroovitnisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hroovitnisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hroovitnisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hroovitnisson looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Hroovitnisson looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Hroovitnisson
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin connects with a right hand. Hroovitnisson shakes it off.
Austin scores with a decent looking hook.
Austin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hroovitnisson.
Hroovitnisson lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Austin closes the distance and pushes Hroovitnisson back into the cage.
Hroovitnisson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Hroovitnisson in his tracks for a moment.
Hroovitnisson gets through Austin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Shane Austin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Hroovitnisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin misses with a left hand
and Hroovitnisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hroovitnisson throws a hook but Austin blocks it.#T2#
Austin misses with a hook
letting Hroovitnisson counter with a right hand.
Austin slips a jab from Hroovitnisson.
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Austin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hroovitnisson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
Shane Austin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hroovitnisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Austin wants to clinch up but Hroovitnisson keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Hroovitnisson.
Hroovitnisson feints and then cracks Austin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Austin down.
Hroovitnisson scores with a nice head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hati Hroovitnisson!
Hati Hroovitnisson is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hati Hroovitnisson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC Night of Champions
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Opposite is looking to land body kicks.
Opposite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Austin lands a nice hook to Opposite's body. Opposite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Opposite tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Austin is able to avoid easily.
Austin misses with a hook. Opposite ducked under it nicely.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opposite throws out the jab.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Opposite blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin misses with a hook. Opposite ducked under it nicely.
Opposite throws a head kick that misses.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Opposite throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Austin clinches with his opponent.
Opposite misses with some punches.
Austin tries to work over Opposite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Opposite avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Opposites head.
Opposite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin lands a right hand.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Opposite controls his hands.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Opposite controls his hands.
Austin lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Opposite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin 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.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Opposite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Opposite avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Austin.
Opposite dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Opposite blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Opposite blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Opposite has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Austin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Opposite can turn it around.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Opposite takes a shot to the head.
Austin digs a right hand into Opposite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Opposite's gas tank.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Opposite's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Opposite. #T3#
Austin lands an elbow just above Opposite 's eye.
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Opposite trying to stall but Austin improves his position.
Austin lands an elbow just above Opposite 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Austin.
Austin lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Austin.
Opposite looks winded!
Opposite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Austin.
Austin lands a shoulder strike.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Opposite's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Bipolor Opposite has been cut.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Opposite's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Opposite is rocked!#T4#
Austin lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin. #KD#
Austin lands a vicious elbow to the side of Opposite's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Austin tries to finish him with strikes but Opposite still seems able to defend himself so Austin steps back and lets Opposite get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Opposite is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Opposite's defenses. It connects perfectly with Opposite's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Austin!
A very excited looking Shane Austin 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: Survivor Indivial Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Moro looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Austin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
Moro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moro ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Moro throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease.
Moro misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Austin misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Moro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Moro catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin 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.
Austin moves out of range as Moro strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Austin misses its target.
Moro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Austin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moro thinking.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moro. #T1#
Good work by Austin as he checks the leg kick.
Moro walks into a straight right hand from Austin.
Austin lands a body shot.
Moro fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin jabs Moro right on the nose. Moro blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Sergio Moro has been cut.
Moro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moro throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Austin counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Moro in his tracks for a moment.
Moro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moro tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Austin pushes Moro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moro.
A right handed body shot lands from Austin.
Moro looks winded!
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Austin scores with a shoulder strike.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Austin scores with a shot to the side of Moro's head.
Moro takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Austin.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moro can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin. #CUT#
That has opened up Sergio Moro's cut even more.
A right handed body shot lands from Austin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Austin.
Austin digs a right hand into Moro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moro's gas tank.
Moro takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Austin. #T3#
Moro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
Austin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moro.
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Austin cracks Moro with a nice body shot.
Austin lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Austin.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Austin pushes Moro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moro.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Moro shrugs off.
Austin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Moro is rocked!
Austin is leaning against Moro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moro is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Austin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moro backwards.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Sergio Moro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clinched against the cage, Austin lands a big elbow that drops Moro! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Moro is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Shane Austin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFC Asylum
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Austin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thompson tries a low kick but Austin avoids it.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Austin throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Austin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Austin avoids it well.
A big right from Austin misses.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Austin lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Austin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson just leaning against Austin, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson looks winded!
Austin lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Austin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Austin.
Austin presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Austin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Austin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
A right handed body shot lands from Austin.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Austin lands a left hand. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is pressed against the cage. Austin pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Thompson! Two more big strikes from Austin and Thompson crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Shane Austin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Survivor Tribal Stage Round 1a
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Kay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chris Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kay on the side of the head.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Austin throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range. #CL#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Austin prevents a body shot from Kay.
Austin lands a shot to the body.
Kay is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Austin scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Austin.
A body shot lands from Austin.
Kay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Austin works on Kay's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Kay blocks the elbow strike.
Kay avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
A right hand to the body from Austin.
Kay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Kay blocks an elbow strike.
Kay misses with a body punch.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Austin.
Kay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Austin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Austin.
Kay misses with a body punch.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Austin is leaning against Kay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Austin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kay throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Austin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action. #T2#
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kay tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kay works on Austin's body with a couple of short punches.
Kay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kay tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Austin lands a nice uppercut.
Austin blocks a body shot from Kay.
Austin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin lands an elbow just above Kay 's eye.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kay blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Austin.
Kay prevents a body shot from Austin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin. #T3#
Kay slips a straight right by Austin.
Kay misses with a body punch
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Kay misses the jab.
Austin's corner calls for a 1-2. Austin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kay cracks a nice hook into Austin's ribs.#CL#
Austin instigates a clinch.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Kay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Austin.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Kay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kay can't break the clinch.
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Austin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Kay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Austin on the inside.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Kay dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kay or not.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Austin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Kay tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Kay shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Austin cracks Kay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Austin throws the left hand but Kay avoids the punch easily.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Kay misses with a straight right.
Shane Austin is winning the standup battle so far.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kay.
It seemed like Kay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Austin 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.
Austin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kay walks into a jab.
Austin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kay throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Austin. That snapped Kay's head back.
Austin cracks Kay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay looks to land a combination but Austin avoids it well.
Austin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Austin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kay was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.
Austin staying out of range there.
Austin slips under a jab.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Kay swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Austin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Kay ducks down to avoid it.
Austin misses with a looping right.
Kay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kay is just out of range.
Kay throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Austin.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kay.
Kay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Austin rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Kay misses with a double jab.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Austin lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Austin misses with a looping right.#CL#
Austin darts in and clinches Kay up against the cage.#BC2#
Kay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin connects with a single shot there.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Kay throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Kay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Austin with a body shot.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kay at a distance. #CL#
Austin clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Austin works on Kay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kay digs a right hand into Austin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Austin's gas tank.
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin scores with a hook to the body.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay lands with a left to the head.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Kay shrugs off.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Kay lands with a left to the head.
Austin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Kay avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kay's brow.
A short uppercut from Austin.
Austin scores with a shot to the side of Kay's head.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Austin scores with a shot to the side of Kay's head.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin has Kay pressed against the cage, preventing Kay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kay misses with a body punch.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Austin lands with a light punch inside.
Kay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kay swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin gets through Kay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kay is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kay is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Kay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kay throws a right hand that Austin ducks under and follows up with a left that Austin also avoids with ease.
Kay seems to have recovered his senses.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Austin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kay works Austin's body with a nice hook.
Austin looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Kay misses with a series of wild punches.
Austin is looking to counter the offense by Kay and move into the clinch.#CL#
Austin forces Kay back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kay breaks the clinch.
Kay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Austin misses with an uppercut
and Kay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Austin has Kay up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kay.
Kay tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shane Austin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kay takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Austin.
Austin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Kay blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Austin.
Kay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kay dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Kay takes a shot to the head.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kay or not.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Kay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kay avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Nice body punch from Austin.
A short left from Austin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin is leaning against Kay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Austin.
Austin prevents a body shot from Kay.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Kay shrugs off.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Austin.
Kay misses with some punches.
Austin lands a body punch.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kay tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Kay back against the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Kay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Austin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kay's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kay drops to his knees and Austin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Shane Austin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPFC X
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Kyznetsov shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kyznetsov shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Austin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Kyznetsov shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kyznetsov tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Kyznetsov with that takedown attempt.
Kyznetsov looks winded!
Austin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyznetsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Austin defends it nicely.
Austin cracks Kyznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Kyznetsov tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Austin misses with a straight left.
Kyznetsov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kyznetsov staying out of range there.
Austin cracks Kyznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kyznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Austin.
Austin cracks Kyznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Austin lands a big uppercut and Kyznetsov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kyznetsov looks OK. Austin waves Kyznetsov back to his feet!#ROC#
Kyznetsov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kyznetsov tries to get into range but Austin steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kyznetsov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Austin scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin retains his light heavyweight title!
Shane Austin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPFC 6
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Austin closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is trying to push Austin away but Austin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Austin moves into the clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Austin. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Silva has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Austin rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.#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!
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3##TD#
Silva gets control of Austin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Austin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Austin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Austin controls the position.
Let's hope that Austin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Austin tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Austin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Austin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Austin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4##SUB2#
Austin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Austin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Austin.#SU2#
Austin decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Austin forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off. #CUT2#
Anthony Silva's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Austin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.#CL2#
Austin closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Austin lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Austin instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva wants to break free but Austin has control.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Austin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Shane Austin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Austin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Austin managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Anthony Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Anthony Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Silva has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Austin moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva sets himself, and Austin steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is looking to control Austin's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Austin prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Shane Austin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPFC 2.5
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
Moro darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Moro into the cage. #CL#
Austin clinches up with Moro and pushes him back against the cage.
Moro blocks an elbow strike.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Sergio Moro has been cut.
Moro tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
Moro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moro is looking to control Austin's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moro has his back to the cage.
Moro seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moro blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Moro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin lands an elbow just above Moro 's eye.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin stops a takedown attempt from Moro.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Moro.#T1#
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Moro wants to stall.
Moro misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Moro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Austin instigates a clinch.
Moro is trying to break free.
Moro is looking for a takedown.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Sergio Moro's cut even more.
Moro is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Austin throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Moro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moro blocks an elbow strike.
Moro tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Moro jumps guard but Austin stands there with Moro around his waist. Moro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moro is trying to break free.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moro tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Moro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Austin pushes Moro up against the cage in a clinch.
Moro blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Moro takes an elbow to the temple.
Moro blocks an elbow strike.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moro tries to pull guard but Austin holds him up against the cage and eventually Moro drops back down to his feet.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moro is looking to break free of the clinch but Austin has double underhooks.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Moro blocks an elbow strike.
Moro avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moro blocks an elbow strike.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Austin closes the distance and pushes Moro back into the cage.#T4#
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moro's brow.
Moro takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Sergio Moro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moro blocks the elbow strike.
Moro dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Moro is trying to drag Austin to the mat but Austin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moro blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moro dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Moro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Austin rushes Moro and presses him up against the cage.
Moro goes for a takedown attempt but Austin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moro wants to clinch.#CL#
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Moro in a clinch.
Moro dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moro can do to turn this around?
Moro is trying to pull guard but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Moro takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moro blocks an elbow strike.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moro's defenses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Moro avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage. #T1#
Moro can't break the clinch.
Austin lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
Sergio Moro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Moro wants to break free but Austin has control.
Moro blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moro blocks an elbow strike.
Moro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moro takes an elbow to the temple.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Moro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Austin prevents it.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Moro.
Moro tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Moro has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Moro takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Austin!

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