Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: YL 47: Doss v Sobchak 2
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Rondas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esch was well out of range. Poor timing from Rondas.
Rondas lands a nice looking body kick.
Rondas misses with a left hand #KD#
and whilst Rondas still has his hands down, Esch counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Rondas crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Rondas be able to survive another onslaught?
Rondas throws a right hand that Esch ducks under and follows up with a left that Esch also avoids with ease.
Esch checks a low kick from Rondas.
Esch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rondas connects with an inside leg kick.
Rondas scores with a hook to the body. Esch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rondas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rondas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Esch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Nisus Rondas has been cut.
A jab from Esch misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rondas blocks a head kick by Esch.
Esch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rondas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esch checks a leg kick.
Esch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rondas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rondas looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Rondas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esch was well out of range. Poor timing from Rondas.
Esch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Esch clobbers Rondas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rondas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Esch clinches up with Rondas and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Esch breaks from the clinch.
Rondas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rondas. Esch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rondas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Esch.
Rondas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Esch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Esch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rondas.
Esch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rondas.
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!
Rondas moves out of range of the body kick.
Esch throws a combination that misses
letting Rondas counter with a right hand. #T2#
Rondas misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Esch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rondas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rondas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rondas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esch fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rondas. Esch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rondas scores with the left hand. Esch knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Esch has been cut.
Esch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Nisus Rondas's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rondas ducks under a wild hook from Esch.
Rondas thinks about the counter body kick.
Rondas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Esch forces Rondas back against the ropes and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Esch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rondas scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Esch should take that round, based on the knockdown.
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!
#R2##CL#
Esch clinches with his opponent.
Rondas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rondas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esch's defenses.
Rondas stalls.
Rondas tries to land knees in the clinch but Esch avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Esch has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Esch dodges an elbow strike from Rondas.
Rondas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esch avoids it.
A short left from Esch.
A hook to the body from Esch.
Rondas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esch's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Esch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rondas missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Esch is keeping busy.
Rondas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rondas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esch scores with a hook to the body.
Rondas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rondas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rondas avoids it.
Rondas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esch avoids it.
Rondas misses with a punch on the inside.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Rondas avoids the damage to the body.
Rondas working aggressively here. #BC2#
Rondas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rondas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Esch throws a right and a left that Rondas avoids nicely.
Esch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Esch misses its target.
Rondas throws a low kick, looking for Esch's leg but Esch calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Esch.
Esch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rondas takes a swing at Esch's ribcage but misses.
Esch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rondas manages to circle out of the way.
Rondas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Esch looks to land a left hand but Rondas moved out of range nicely.
Rondas tries a quick counter leg kick but Esch is wise to it.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch but Rondas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esch throws out a loose jab but Rondas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esch slips under a jab from Rondas.
A little feinted left hand from Esch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Esch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Esch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esch looks to throw the jab but Rondas is out of range.
Esch blocks a jab.
Esch blocks a jab.
Esch misses with a wild body shot.
Esch doesn't manage to clinch there - Rondas circles away.
Rondas tries to clinch but Esch moves out of range.
Rondas avoids a kick to the body.
Rondas looks to land a combination. Esch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nisus Rondas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Rondas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CUT2#
Eric Esch's cut is getting worse.
Rondas keeps Esch at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Esch clinches with his opponent.
Esch misses with some punches.
Eric Esch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rondas tries a knee to the head but Esch blocks it.
Rondas tries to land knees in the clinch but Esch avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Rondas.
Esch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rondas throws an elbow that misses.
Rondas tries a knee to the head but Esch blocks it.
Rondas scores with a shoulder strike.
Rondas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rondas blocks it with crossed arms.
Rondas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rondas tries to stall but Esch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Esch prevents a body shot from Rondas.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rondas's elbow. #T1#
Rondas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rondas just leaning against Esch, taking a breather.
Rondas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Esch up against the ropes.
Esch lands a body punch.
Rondas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rondas misses with some punches.
Rondas has a couple of punches blocked by Esch.
Esch tries to break the clinch but Rondas is controlling the position.
Rondas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Esch works on Rondas's body with a couple of short punches.
Esch tries to throw a body punch but Rondas avoids it by throwing Esch back against the ropes.
Rondas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Esch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esch.
Rondas trying to land knees to the body.
Esch prevents a body shot from Rondas. #T2#
Esch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esch tries to work over Rondas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rondas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rondas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esch's elbow.
Rondas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Esch is keeping busy.
Rondas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Esch lands a knee to the head.
Esch avoids the elbow strike from Rondas, against the ropes.
Rondas lands a good knee to the midsection. Esch won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Esch.
Esch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Esch. #BC2#
Rondas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Esch. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rondas. Esch does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nisus Rondas really dominated that 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.
#R4#
Esch fails to land with a series of punches.
Rondas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rondas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rondas misses the shot to the body.
Rondas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Esch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Esch misses with a few strikes there.
Rondas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Esch's head backwards.
Esch misses with a wild body shot.
Esch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nisus Rondas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rondas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rondas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esch avoids the head kick by Rondas.
Nice body punch from Rondas.
Rondas jabs at Esch's body.#T1#
Rondas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rondas. Esch shrugs it off though.
Esch thumps Rondas with a low kick.
Esch looks to throw a body kick
and Rondas counters with an inside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rondas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rondas misses with a straight right.
Rondas scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Rondas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Esch, pushing him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Rondas.
Esch takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Eric Esch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rondas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esch backwards.
Esch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Esch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch tries to throw a body punch but Rondas avoids it by throwing Esch back against the ropes.
Esch cracks Rondas with a nice body shot.
Esch lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Esch.
Esch lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Esch breaks from the clinch.
Esch cracks the inside of Rondas's front leg.
Esch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Esch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rondass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
The cut above Nisus Rondas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rondas swats away the attempt to clinch by Esch.
Esch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rondas just misses with a punch to the body.
Esch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rondas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nisus Rondas dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rondas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rondas tries to counter with a clinch but Esch shakes him off and moves away.
Eric Esch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Esch.
Rondas misses with a hook. Esch ducked under it nicely.
Rondas looks to land a right hand but Esch moved out of range.
Rondas connects with a single shot there.
Rondas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Esch is out of range.
Esch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rondas scores with a jab to the body.
Esch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rondas lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondas swings for the body but Esch moves out of range.
Rondas jabs Esch right on the nose. Esch blinks but takes it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rondas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rondas cracks Esch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rondas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Esch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Esch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Rondas.
Rondas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esch.
Rondas misses with a hook
and Esch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rondas staying out of range there.
Rondas moves out of range as Esch strikes.
Rondas throws a low kick but Esch moves out of range easily.
Esch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rondas missing with a left hand there. Esch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid body kick from Esch.
Rondas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nisus Rondas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rondas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rondas throws a body shot but no joy.
Esch throws a right hand that Rondas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rondas also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rondas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Esch is out of range.
Rondas takes a swing at Esch's ribcage but misses.
Esch throws a nice looking combination but Rondas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rondas. #CL2#
Rondas closes the distance and clinches.
Rondas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rondas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Rondas.
Rondas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Esch.
Rondas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nisus Rondas!
A relieved looking Nisus Rondas 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: YL 36: West v Ramos
Date: Aug 04, 2017

#R1#
Esch tries to bum rush Kamakawiwo Ole with a series of wild strikes but Kamakawiwo Ole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamakawiwo Ole thuds a left hand into Esch's body.#CL2#
Esch forces Kamakawiwo Ole back against the ropes and clinches.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eschs head.
Esch can't find room to land a body shot as Kamakawiwo Ole controls the action.
I was talking to Kamakawiwo Ole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Esch blocks an uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to throw a body punch but Esch avoids it by throwing Kamakawiwo Ole back against the ropes.
Esch can't find room to land a body shot as Kamakawiwo Ole controls the action.
Esch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esch tries a body shot but Kamakawiwo Ole blocks it.
Esch cracks Kamakawiwo Ole with a nice body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole is breathing heavily.
Esch scores with a shot to the side of Kamakawiwo Ole's head.
Esch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Esch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a head punch that misses.
Esch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamakawiwo Ole.#BC2#
Esch breaks the clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Esch moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esch. #T1#
Esch misses with a body punch.
Esch landing knees to the head.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
Esch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Esch.
Esch cracks Kamakawiwo Ole with a nice body shot.
Esch digs a right hand into Kamakawiwo Ole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamakawiwo Ole's gas tank. #BC2#
Esch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamakawiwo Ole walks into a stiff left hand from Esch.#CUT2#
It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.
Kamakawiwo Ole moves forwards but Esch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole slips under a jab.
Esch tests Kamakawiwo Ole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch tries to bum rush Kamakawiwo Ole with a series of wild strikes but Kamakawiwo Ole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Esch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esch.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the head kick by Esch.
A lazy left from Esch finds it's target.#T2#
Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range of the body kick from Esch.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Esch is out of range.
Esch lunges at Kamakawiwo Ole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamakawiwo Ole's hand.
Esch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects with a body shot that sends Esch's belly button to the back.
Esch darts in trying to clinch
and Kamakawiwo Ole counters with a left and a right that stings Esch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esch tries to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Esch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamakawiwo Ole loads up on a big right hand but Esch slips the punch.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Esch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kamakawiwo Ole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Esch's head backwards.
Esch throws a big shot that misses.
Esch swings for the body but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to wear down Esch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with a kick to the ribs.
Esch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to counter with a body kick.
Esch avoids the body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole dodges the punch combination from Esch.
Esch throws a leg kick but Kamakawiwo Ole checks it.
Esch slips a straight right by Kamakawiwo Ole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamakawiwo Ole moves away from the strike by Esch.
Esch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kamakawiwo Ole counters with a head kick.
Esch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Kamakawiwo Ole swings for the body but Esch moves out of range.
Esch walks into a left hand.
Esch checks a low kick from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Esch lands a jab to Kamakawiwo Ole's midsection.
Kamakawiwo Ole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esch.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a leg kick but Esch checks it.
Esch walks into a jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamakawiwo Ole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esch cracks Kamakawiwo Ole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Esch scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Esch closes the distance and pushes Kamakawiwo Ole back into the ropes.
Esch lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esch lands a right hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole has a couple of punches blocked by Esch.
Esch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esch lands a body shot.
Eric Esch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A hook to the body from Esch.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
Esch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Esch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Esch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Esch.
Esch blocks a body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Esch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Esch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esch scores with a nice head shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Esch just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Kamakawiwo Ole has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Esch!
A relieved looking Eric Esch 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: Young Lions Doss v Ole
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Esch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Esch has been cut.
Esch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Esch.
La Croix cracks Esch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Esch throws a series of punches but La Croix moves out of range.
Esch swings for the body but La Croix moves out of range.
Esch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Croix wants to counter the offense by Esch and move into the clinch position.
Esch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Croix lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Esch has La Croix up against the ropes in a clinch.
Esch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Esch has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix presses Esch against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esch is breathing heavily.
Esch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Croix's elbow.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Croix.
La Croix can't find room to land a body shot as Esch controls the action.
La Croix tries to throw a body punch but Esch avoids it by throwing La Croix back against the ropes.
La Croix lands a right hand.
La Croix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
La Croix is leaning against Esch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from La Croix on the inside.
La Croix tries to throw a body punch but Esch avoids it by throwing La Croix back against the ropes.
La Croix scores with a shoulder strike.
La Croix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eschs head.
La Croix lands an elbow just above Esch 's eye. #BC2#
La Croix breaks the clinch.
La Croix misses the shot to the body.
La Croix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La Croix feints and then cracks Esch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esch down.
La Croix throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
Eric Esch's cut is getting worse.
Esch swings for the body but La Croix moves out of range.
Esch misses with a body shot.
La Croix throws a lazy right hand but Esch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Croix lands with a right hand.
La Croix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nero La Croix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Croix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Croix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
La Croix misses with a kick to the body.
Esch is looking to wear down La Croix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Esch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by La Croix as he checks the leg kick.
Esch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
La Croix lands the left hand.
Esch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Esch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by La Croix.#CL2#
La Croix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Croix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
La Croix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Croix. Esch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by La Croix!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esch misses with a wild combination.
La Croix connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Esch's cut.
That's time! Esch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
La Croix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Esch lands a nice shot to the body.
Esch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by La Croix there.
Esch throws a shot from downtown. La Croix moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from La Croix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Esch takes a swing at La Croix's ribcage but misses.
Esch missing with a left hand there. La Croix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Esch misses its intended target.
Esch misses with a left hand
and La Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from La Croix tenderised Esch's leg. Esch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Esch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esch walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Eric Esch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
La Croix throws a body shot but no joy.
La Croix swings for the body but Esch moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Croix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Croix punishes Esch's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Croix with a jab.
Nero La Croix seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Esch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
La Croix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
Jeez, Eric Esch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
La Croix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
La Croix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esch moves away.
Esch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by La Croix.
La Croix throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Esch misses.
La Croix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Esch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
La Croix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eric Esch'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). Nero La Croix!
A victorious Nero La Croix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Young Lions: Esch v Schmall Jr
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1##CL#
Esch closes the distance and clinches.
Schmall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Esch breaks from the clinch.
Schmall Jr connects with a single shot there.
Esch slips a jab and a cross from Schmall Jr. #CL#
Esch has closed the distance and engaged Schmall Jr in a clinch.
Schmall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Schmall Jr misses with some punches.
Esch tries a body shot but Schmall Jr blocks it. #BC#
Esch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmall Jr throws out a loose jab but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Esch moves into the clinch.
Esch misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esch.
Schmall Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Esch has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmall Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Schmall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Schmall Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmall Jr.
Esch misses with a punch on the inside.
Esch swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esch lands a nice uppercut.
Schmall Jr trying to control the position but instead, Esch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schmall Jr into the ropes.
Esch lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmall Jr backwards.
Esch prevents a body shot from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Esch has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Schmall Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esch blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Schmall Jr - that landed with a thud.
Esch is breathing heavily.
Esch takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Schmall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Esch.
Esch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esch blocks an uppercut.
Schmall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Esch avoids it by throwing Schmall Jr back against the ropes.
Schmall Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schmall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr working aggressively here.
Esch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmall Jr backwards.
Esch scores with a shoulder strike.
Schmall Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Schmall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Freddie Schmall Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Esch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schmall Jr throws a leg kick which misses Esch's front leg but catches the back leg as Esch tries to avoid it.
Schmall Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Esch moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmall Jr as Esch tries to tie him up.
Freddie Schmall Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Schmall Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esch.
Schmall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esch lands a left hand.
Schmall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Esch.
Esch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmall Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schmall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esch struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmall Jr controls his hands. #T1#
Nice body punch from Esch.
Schmall Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmall Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr lands an uppercut.
Schmall Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esch backwards. #CUT2#
Eric Esch's cut is getting worse.
Schmall Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esch avoids a wild elbow strike from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Esch prevents a body shot from Schmall Jr.
Esch takes a shot to the head.
Schmall Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esch or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmall Jr working aggressively here.
Esch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Schmall Jr. #T2#
Schmall Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
Eric Esch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Schmall Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmall Jr works on Esch's body with a couple of short punches.
Schmall Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmall Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esch prevents a body shot from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schmall Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Schmall Jr tries to work over Esch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esch blocks a body shot from Schmall Jr.
Esch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esch working aggressively here. #BC#
Esch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Schmall Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Esch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Schmall Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Esch's head.
Schmall Jr throws the left hand but Esch avoids the punch easily.
Esch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schmall Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esch throws out a loose jab but Schmall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmall Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Esch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Esch wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Esch.
Schmall Jr throws out a counter right but Esch avoids it with no problem.
Schmall Jr misses with a hook.#T1#
Esch takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
Jeez, Eric Esch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A punch combination from Esch misses. #KD2#
Schmall Jr scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Esch to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Schmall Jr away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Esch got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#
Esch is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Freddie Schmall Jr!
Freddie Schmall Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Freddie Schmall Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Young Lions: Cheese v Esch
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eschs head.
Esch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esch leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Esch swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch pushes Cheese back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Cheese as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Esch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esch prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Esch pushes Cheese back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Esch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Esch closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Cheese crashing to the mat! Cheese uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#
Cheese is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dick Cheese has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Cheese is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Esch. #BC2#
Esch breaks from the clinch.
Cheese seems to have got his legs back now.
Esch misses with a low kick as Cheese jumps back.#CL2#
Esch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Esch blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Esch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cheese lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Esch blocking some punches.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Esch.
Esch looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Esch prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Esch.
Esch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esch lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esch wants to stall.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Esch avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esch.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esch scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese trying to stall but Esch improves his position.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Esch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese takes a shot to the head.
Esch misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esch backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Eric Esch should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Dick Cheese's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cheese connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Eric Esch has been cut.
Cheese tests Esch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cheese fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Esch on the side of the head.
Cheese is looking to clinch.
Esch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Esch.
Dick Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese fails to land with a series of punches.
Esch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Esch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Esch jabs at Cheese's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esch jabs Cheese right on the nose. Cheese blinks but takes it well.
Esch connects with a quick right hand that sends Cheese tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eric Esch!
Eric Esch is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Eric Esch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Esch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Esch clinches up against the ropes.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Esch can't break the clinch.
Esch misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esch.
Peterson has Esch pushed against the ropes.
Esch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch can't break the clinch.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Esch misses with a punch to the body.
Esch lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Esch. #CUT#
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.#T1#
Esch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Esch controls his hands.
Esch misses with the head strike.
Esch blocks an uppercut.
Esch blocks an uppercut.
Esch can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
I was talking to Esch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Esch pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Peterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Esch wants to stall.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson taking a breather.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Esch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Esch has been cut.
Esch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Esch lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Esch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esch lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Esch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esch's elbow.
Peterson keeps control of Esch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Esch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esch misses with the head strike.
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 Eric Esch will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
and Esch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Esch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Esch is looking to clinch.
Esch ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Esch lands with a straight right. Peterson didn't see that one coming.
We've been informed that Peterson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esch checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Esch tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Esch darts in and clinches Peterson up against the ropes.#BC#
Esch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Esch moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off.
Esch connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Esch checks the leg kick.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esch manages to avoid it.
Esch tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Esch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Esch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Esch looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range. #KD#
Peterson walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Esch rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Peterson has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esch moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Eric Esch is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esch doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Esch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Esch cracks Peterson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Peterson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Peterson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#
Peterson is rocked!
Esch just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Esch finish him?
Peterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Peterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Peterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Esch back to the ropes. Peterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Esch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Esch is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Esch closes the distance and pushes Peterson back into the ropes.
Peterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Esch.
Esch swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esch blocking some punches.
Esch working aggressively here.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
That has opened up George Peterson's cut even more.#BC#
Esch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Esch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Esch takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
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!
#R3#
Esch throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esch throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Esch in a clinch.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Esch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Esch is trying to maintain a safe position but Peterson gets an underhook and turns Esch into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esch.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esch is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson gets through Esch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Esch.
Esch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Esch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esch.
Esch has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Esch.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Esch.
Esch holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esch trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esch into the ropes.
Peterson works on Esch's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Peterson slows down the pace here. #BC#
Esch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esch swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Esch.
Peterson throws a leg kick
and Esch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson defending well as Esch loads up on a big left hand.
Esch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Esch checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Esch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but George Peterson just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Esch does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Esch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Esch working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Esch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the ropes.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esch taking a breather.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esch.
Peterson misses with the head strike. #T1#
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Esch lands an uppercut.
Esch prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Esch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peterson is keeping busy.
Peterson tries to stall but Esch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Esch.
Esch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Peterson.
A short right from Peterson. #T2#
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Esch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esch blocks an uppercut.
Esch working aggressively here.
Esch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esch takes a shot to the head.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Esch controls his hands.
Esch lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peterson as Esch tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but George Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Esch lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterson's head.
Esch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peterson tries to clinch but Esch is having none of it.
Esch is looking for a counter combo.
Esch doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away. #CL#
Peterson gets tackled into the ropes by Esch. Esch maintains the clinch.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Esch blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #KD#
Esch creates a bit of space and cracks Peterson with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Peterson is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#KD#
Esch cracks Peterson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Peterson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Peterson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch checks a low kick from Peterson.#CL#
Esch clinches up with Peterson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Esch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson tries to stall but Esch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esch.
Peterson tries to work over Esch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Esch scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Esch is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Esch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Peterson has Esch pressed against the ropes, preventing Esch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esch.
Peterson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson tries to work over Esch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eric Esch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Esch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esch swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Esch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Esch tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Esch.
Peterson unleashes a big counter combination but Esch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Esch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Peterson trying to stall but Esch improves his position.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Esch's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Esch to work.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Esch.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:43
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:43
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:43

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

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Gus throws a jab when Esch was well out of range.
It looked like Esch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Esch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esch ducks under a wild hook from Gus.
Esch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gus tries to close the distance and clinch but Esch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Esch.
Gus takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Gus has been cut.
Esch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esch is looking to counter the offense by Gus and move into the clinch.
Esch throws a series of punches but Gus avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Esch has managed to clinch.
Esch is leaning against Gus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gus looks winded!#KD#
Esch creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Gus crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BAM! Esch delivers a spinning backfist that drops Gus like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Eric Esch!
A victorious Eric Esch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC LV Kickboxing X
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Esch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobchak slips a jab and a cross from Esch.
Sobchak misses with a straight left.
Esch throws a series of punches but Sobchak avoids them all with ease.
Esch throws a right hand that misses
and Sobchak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esch misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sobchak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Walter Sobchak has been cut.
Esch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sobchak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esch was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobchak.
Sobchak moves out of range as Esch strikes.
Sobchak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Esch throws a combination that misses
and Sobchak counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esch misses with a double jab
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Eric Esch has been cut.
Sobchak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esch.
Sobchak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Esch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobchak circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Esch throws a series of punches but Sobchak avoids them all with ease.
Sobchak staying out of range there.
Sobchak throws a right hand that misses
letting Esch counter with a right hand.
Esch misses with a straight right.
Sobchak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sobchak staying out of range there.
Esch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sobchak counters with a stiff right hand.
Esch misses with a wild combination.
Esch throws a leg kick
and Sobchak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esch moves away from the strike by Sobchak.
Esch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Esch looks to land a left hand but Sobchak moved out of range nicely.
Esch misses with a wild body shot.
Sobchak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Esch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esch cracks Sobchak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sobchak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Esch motions for Sobchak to come forward. Esch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sobchak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
That has opened up Eric Esch's cut even more.
Sobchak throws a hook but Esch avoids it easily.
Esch throws a front kick aimed at Sobchak's knee but Sobchak avoids it well.
Sobchak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sobchak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sobchak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sobchak throws a jab but it's blocked by Esch.
Sobchak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esch throws out the jab.
Sobchak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Esch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Sobchak rushes Esch and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Esch breaks the clinch.
Sobchak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Esch. #T3#
Jab from Sobchak.#CUT#
The cut above Eric Esch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Esch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak.
Sobchak scores with a sloppy right hand. Esch should have avoided that one.
Esch misses with a combination #KD#
and Sobchak counters with a nice uppercut that drops Esch onto his backside! Esch bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#CUT#
Eric Esch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Esch misses with a shot to the body
and Sobchak counters with a huge right that knocks Esch out cold! Sobchak is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Sobchak!
Walter Sobchak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC LV Kickboxing 9
Date: Jan 05, 2017

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Esch misses.
Eric Esch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esch fails to land with a series of punches.
Devolver throws a leg kick which misses Esch's front leg but catches the back leg as Esch tries to avoid it.
Esch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Esch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Devolver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Devolver 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.
Devolver blocks a low kick nicely.
Esch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devolver throws out a counter right but Esch avoids it with no problem.
Devolver slips a jab from Esch.
It seemed like Devolver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Esch lands a nice looking body shot.
Devolver slips a straight right by Esch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devolver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Esch.
Esch misses with a body shot.
Esch misses with a right hand
and Devolver counters with a body kick that stops Esch in his tracks momentarily.
Devolver throws a looping overhand right but Esch ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Esch, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Good shot there by Devolver.
Esch misses with a lunging right hand
and Devolver counters with a nice kick to the body.
No joy there for Esch, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Devolver has closed the distance and engaged Esch in a clinch.
Devolver swings wildly with an uppercut but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devolver lands a shoulder strike.
Esch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Devolver backwards.
Esch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Esch is trying to break the clinch but Devolver is controlling him.
Devolver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esch can't find room to land a body shot as Devolver controls the action.
Devolver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devolver is trying to maintain a safe position but Esch gets an underhook and turns Devolver into the ropes.
Devolver scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Esch prevents a body shot from Devolver.
Devolver tries to throw a body punch but Esch avoids it by throwing Devolver back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch blocks an uppercut.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Devolver has a couple of punches blocked by Esch.
Esch can't break the clinch.
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Devolver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devolver struggles to land a body shot inside as Esch controls his hands.
Esch digs a right hand underneath Devolver's ribcage. Devolver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Devolver swings wildly with an uppercut but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esch.
Esch blocks a body shot from Devolver.
Esch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Devolver has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Devolver.
A short body shot lands from Devolver as the two fighters clinch.
Devolver working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Devolver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esch's elbow.
Esch tries to throw a body punch but Devolver avoids it by throwing Esch back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Devolver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Devolver gets through Esch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Devolver fails to land.
Esch wants to get back to striking at distance but Devolver won't allow it.
Esch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Devolver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esch lands with a light punch inside.
Esch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Devolver lands with a light punch inside.
Devolver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devolver swings wildly with an uppercut but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esch wants to break free but Devolver has control.
Devolver working aggressively here.
Devolver misses with a punch on the inside.
Devolver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Esch is trying to break free.
Esch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Devolver lands a body punch.
Esch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Devolver's elbow.
Esch is trying to push Devolver away but Devolver has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Esch wants to break free but Devolver has control.
Esch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Devolver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esch tries a body shot but Devolver blocks it.
Devolver misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Devolver.
Esch wants to get back to striking at distance but Devolver won't allow it.
Esch misses with some punches.
Esch is trying to stall.
Devolver misses with a body punch.
Devolver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Devolver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Devolver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Esch misses with a body shot.
Esch throws a lazy uppercut
and Esch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Devolver is looking to slow Esch down with leg kicks.
Eric Esch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut lands for Devolver. That snapped Esch's head back.
Devolver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esch moves away.
Esch throws a lazy right hand but Devolver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devolver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Esch's head.
Devolver connects with a leg kick. Esch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Esch throws a shot to the body.
Esch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esch ducks under a wild hook from Devolver.
Devolver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devolver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Nice shot by Esch.
Esch misses with a looping left.
Esch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devolver.
Devolver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Devolver.
Devolver scores with a punch to the head.
Devolver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Devolver!
Esch takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Devolver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Devolver tries to throw a body punch but Esch avoids it by throwing Devolver back against the ropes.
Devolver prevents Esch from breaking the clinch.
Esch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
Esch breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Devolver.
Esch tries to bum rush Devolver with a series of wild strikes but Devolver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Esch misses with a double jab
and Devolver counters with a nice body kick.
Devolver lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Esch. Those never looked like landing.
Devolver lands a nice looking body shot.
Devolver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esch.
Esch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esch just misses with a punch to the body.
Esch misses with an uppercut
and Devolver counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Devolver rushes Esch and presses him up against the ropes.
Esch wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Devolver scores with a nice hook to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Devolver. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Devolver.
Esch can't break the clinch.
Esch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Esch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch misses with some punches.
Devolver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esch lands with a left to the head.
Devolver tries to work over Esch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Devolver.
Devolver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Devolver misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Devolver.
Esch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Devolver prevents a body shot from Esch.
Esch wants to break free but Devolver has control.
Esch tries to break free but Devolver pushes him back against the ropes.#T4#
Devolver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Devolver is keeping busy.
Esch misses with the head strike.
Esch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esch misses with a punch to the body.
Devolver can't find room to land a body shot as Esch controls the action.
Red Devolver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Devolver misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Devolver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devolver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esch throws a lazy uppercut
and Devolver counters with a good low kick that Esch was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esch throws a right and a left that Devolver avoids nicely.
Devolver slips under a jab from Esch.
Devolver lands with a nice body kick.
Devolver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Esch throws a hook but Devolver avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Devolver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Devolver.
Devolver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Esch on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Devolver.
Esch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Esch has been cut.
Esch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Devolver forces Esch back against the ropes and clinches.
Esch has had enough of the clinch but Devolver keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Esch.
Esch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Devolver looking to stall.
Devolver tries to throw a body punch but Esch avoids it by throwing Devolver back against the ropes. #BC#
Esch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devolver is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Esch with a body shot.
Red Devolver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devolver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Devolver misses.#T1#
Devolver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Devolver tests Esch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Devolver closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Esch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Devolver.
Esch is looking to control Devolver's arms but Devolver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Esch has his back to the ropes.
Devolver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Devolver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esch has had enough of the clinch but Devolver keeps him there for the moment.
Devolver struggles to land a body shot inside as Esch controls his hands.
Devolver swings wildly with an uppercut but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devolver prevents a body shot from Esch. #T2#
Devolver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Devolver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Devolver.
Esch blocks a body shot from Devolver.
Esch wants to break free but Devolver has control.
Devolver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Devolver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esch backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Devolver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esch's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Devolver. #BC2#
Devolver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esch lands with a right hand.
Esch throws a leg kick but Devolver moved away.
Devolver lands a leg kick that knocks Esch off balance momentarily.
Devolver thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Esch if he has to take too many more of those.
Esch throws an off balance right hand
and Devolver counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Esch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Devolver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Devolver's corner calls for a 1-2. Devolver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Devolver.
Devolver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Devolver.
A head kick from Devolver lands but Esch takes it in his stride.
Esch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Devolver.
Esch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Devolver finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esch throws an off balance right hand
and Devolver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid body kick from Devolver.
Devolver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Red Devolver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Devolver.
Esch misses with a left hand
and Devolver counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Devolver catches Esch right on the button with a cross.
Eric Esch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esch misses with a right hand
and Devolver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Devolver.
Devolver's corner calls for a 1-2. Devolver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Esch looks to land a right hand but Devolver moved out of range.
Esch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Devolver lands with a kick to the temple. Esch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Devolver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Devolver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devolver cracks a nice hook into Esch's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Devolver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Devolver 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Devolver!

Event: KT 7: The Crowning
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1##CL#
Doss gets tackled into the ropes by Esch. Esch maintains the clinch.
Doss struggles to land a body shot inside as Esch controls his hands.
Doss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Esch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Esch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doss scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Esch tries to keep at a distance but Doss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doss is leaning against Esch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doss digs a right hand underneath Esch's ribcage. Esch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esch is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Doss.
Doss lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Doss breaks the clinch.
Doss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doss stuns Esch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esch is looking to counter punch.
Doss connects with the punch.
Doss connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Esch has been cut.
Doss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Esch.
Esch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Doss scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Doss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esch doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Doss closes the distance and clinches.
Doss lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
Eric Esch's cut is getting worse.
Doss lands a left hand.
Doss cracks Esch with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Esch goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Esch wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dick Doss!
Dick Doss is the new super heavyweight champion!
Dick Doss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KT5
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Esch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esch lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Benson McGregor has been cut.
McGregor defending well as Esch loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Esch's shoulder, as Esch tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor staying out of range there.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Esch throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Esch to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Eric Esch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor blocks a jab.
Esch lands a nice shot that snaps McGregor 's head back.
Esch catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Esch misses.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor tries to clinch up.#T1#
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Esch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esch throws a body shot but no joy.
Esch blocks a jab.
Esch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor misses the jab.
Esch misses with a hook
and McGregor counters with a left to the body.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Esch moved out of range nicely.
Esch tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from McGregor misses.
McGregor works the jab nicely.
Esch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Esch slips a straight right by McGregor .
It looked like Esch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esch lands a head shot.
Esch throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor slips a straight right by Esch.
A little jabbing left from McGregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Esch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Esch. That snapped McGregor 's head back.
Esch throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. #T3#
Esch throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Esch lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Esch backs away looking to recover.
Esch needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Esch throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Esch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esch misses with the combination.
Esch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
Esch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Esch works over McGregor 's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Esch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Esch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Esch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Esch duly obliges.
Esch ducks under a wild hook from McGregor .
Esch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Esch throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esch.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor misses with a hook. Esch ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Esch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson McGregor 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Esch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Esch.
Esch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Esch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Esch throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor , as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esch. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eric Esch is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esch was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor .#KD#
Esch lands a front kick to the face, that drops McGregor to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Esch connects with a right hand. McGregor shakes it off.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Esch doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McGregor crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McGregor 's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Esch!
Eric Esch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KT4: Road to Glory
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Kiatjamroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Esch misses with a straight right.
Kiatjamroon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Esch is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kiatjamroon works over Esch's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Eric Esch has been cut.
Esch misses with a hook.
Kiatjamroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esch avoids the head kick by Kiatjamroon.
Kiatjamroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Esch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esch misses with a straight right.
Kiatjamroon misses with an uppercut
and Esch counters with a series of strikes. Kiatjamroon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Esch with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Warrawut Kiatjamroon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esch moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Kiatjamroon walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Esch rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Kiatjamroon has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Kiatjamroon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiatjamroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esch manages to avoid it.
Esch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kiatjamroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiatjamroon misses with a lunging right hand
and Esch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiatjamroon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Kiatjamroon just misses with a punch to the body.
Warrawut Kiatjamroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esch misses with a hook.
Esch misses with a double jab.
Kiatjamroon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Esch.#KD#
Esch clips Kiatjamroon with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Kiatjamroon a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Esch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Kiatjamroon walks into a big right hand from Esch and goes down! The referee sends Esch to a neutral corner as Kiatjamroon gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
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!
Esch throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiatjamroon.
Kiatjamroon throws a one two combo.
Kiatjamroon defending well as Esch loads up on a big left hand.
Kiatjamroon misses with a head kick.
Kiatjamroon throws a head kick that misses.
Esch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kiatjamroon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Esch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kiatjamroon looks winded!
Esch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiatjamroon.
Kiatjamroon throws a right and a left that Esch avoids nicely.
Esch catches Kiatjamroon napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Kiatjamroon crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Esch raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Esch!
In his post fight interview, Eric Esch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Warrawut Kiatjamroon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank You All !'.

Event: KT2: The Journey
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1##CL#
Smith pushes Esch up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith'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.
Esch misses with a body punch.
Esch gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esch can't break the clinch.
Esch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esch misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Esch. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Esch clips Smith with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Smith a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Catfish Smith has been cut.
Smith is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esch circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Smith tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Esch wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Esch!
A very excited looking Eric Esch 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.

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