Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Everett
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Maddox misses with a body kick.
Maddox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maddox tries a low kick but Khan avoids it.
Maddox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khan clobbers Maddox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maddox swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Maddox misses with the combination.
It seemed like Khan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maddox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with a nice uppercut.
Maddox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Maddox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khan.
Maddox throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Maddox misses.
Khan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maddox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maddox throws a leg kick but Khan checks it.
Khan connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Maddox avoids the body shot from Khan.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Khan walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Yormomza Khan has been cut.
Maddox thumps Khan with a low kick.
Yormomza Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox connects with a leg kick. Khan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maddox slips under a jab from Khan.#CL#
Maddox moves into the clinch.
Khan presses Maddox against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan tries a body shot but Maddox blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan tries a body shot but Maddox blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan. #T2#
Maddox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan tries a body shot but Maddox blocks it.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan gets through Maddox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
Maddox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maddox or not.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
Maddox struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maddox fails to land.
Maddox has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maddox's elbow.
Khan is working Maddox over against the ropes.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Maddox's belly button to the back.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
Khan cracks Maddox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
Khan throws a hook but Maddox avoids it easily.
Maddox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Maddox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maddox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maddox misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Maddox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan swings for the body but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maddox circles away quickly and effectively.
Maddox tries to counter by clinching up but Khan breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maddox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maddox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maddox misses the target.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maddox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Khan darts in and clinches Maddox up against the ropes.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
Maddox misses with some punches.
Maddox blocks a body shot from Khan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maddox misses with some punches.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maddox throws a head punch that misses.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maddox eats them both and turns towards Khan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maddox moves forwards but Khan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Maddox is rocked!
Maddox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox throws an off balance right hand
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Maddox moves away and avoids it.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Maddox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
Yormomza Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Khan.
Oh Maddox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Maddox seems to have got his legs back now.
Maddox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maddox at a distance.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maddox throws a big shot that misses.
Khan digs a good hook to Maddox's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maddox throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maddox thinking.
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Maddox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Maddox's belly button to the back.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Khan.
Khan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan lands with an overhand left.
Khan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Maddox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Maddox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan throws a jab when Maddox was well out of range.
Maddox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khan manages to circle out of the way.
Maddox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Khan takes a swing at Maddox's ribcage but misses.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
Khan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Maddox avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
It looked like Maddox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Maddox walks into a big right hand from Khan and goes down! The referee sends Khan to a neutral corner as Maddox gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Khan jabs at Maddox's body.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maddox lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Maddox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maddox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maddox.#CL2#
Khan closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Maddox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maddox swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Maddox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan tries a body shot but Maddox blocks it.
Maddox misses with the head strike.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maddox.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maddoxs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Maddox fails to land.
A short right from Khan.
Khan tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan tries a body shot but Maddox blocks it.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Khan's cut.
That's time! Maddox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Maddox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khan lands a body shot.
Maddox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot lands for Khan.
Maddox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
Maddox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Khan moved away.
Maddox misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maddox.#KD2#
Khan staggers Maddox with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Maddox looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox connects with a leg kick. Khan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan lands a jab to Maddox's midsection.
Maddox moves away from the strike by Khan.
Maddox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Khan cracks Maddox with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Maddox get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Maddox looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#T1#
Khan cracks Maddox with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Maddox 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 Maddox is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Maddox could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yormomza Khan!
A relieved looking Yormomza Khan 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: Henning
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Storm tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Maddox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Maddox darts in and clinches Storm up against the ropes.
Storm looking to stall.
Maddox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maddox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maddox keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maddox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maddox prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Maddox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Maddox on the inside.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Maddox keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maddox. That's going to slow Storm down.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maddox scores with a big combo that sends Storm crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Storm flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Maddox jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Idris Maddox!

Event: Young Lions Petrov v Ramos
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Maddox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paowsong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paowsong moves out of range of the leg kick from Maddox.
Maddox connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Paowsong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maddox feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Maddox is predictable there
and Paowsong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maddox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paowsong.
Maddox throws a shot to the body.
Maddox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maddox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paowsong.
Paowsong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maddox on the side of the head.
Maddox throws a solid leg kick but Paowsong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maddox.
Paowsong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paowsong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paowsong checks the leg kick.
Maddox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paowsong is out of range.
It seemed like Paowsong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Paowsong blocks a leg kick.
Maddox lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Maddox.
Paowsong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.
Paowsong punishes Maddox's body with a nice straight punch.
Maddox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paowsong ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Idris Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Paowsong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maddox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paowsong is able to avoid easily.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paowsong.
Maddox thumps Paowsong with a low kick.
Maddox throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Paowsong counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Maddox goes down! Will Maddox beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#ROC2#
Maddox is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Idris Maddox has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paowsong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Maddox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maddox misses the body punch
and Paowsong counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Somchai Paowsong!
After winning the bout, Somchai Paowsong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Young Lions Schmall v Sobchak
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Delsarte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maddox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Maddox off balance momentarily.
Maddox tries to work over Delsarte's front leg with a kick but Delsarte checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Maddox should have avoided that one.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte moved away.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte checks it.
Maddox throws a leg kick which misses Delsarte's front leg but catches the back leg as Delsarte tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Maddox.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maddox tries a quick counter leg kick but Delsarte is wise to it.
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
Maddox scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maddox.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Delsarte.
Maddox connects with a leg kick. Delsarte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
Delsarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Maddox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Delsarte with a body shot.#T1#
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maddox. Maddox obviously looking to wear him down.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maddox.
Maddox defending well as Delsarte loads up on a big left hand.
Delsarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Delsarte misses with a right hand
and Maddox counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a head kick.
Delsarte checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Delsarte.
Maddox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good standup being displayed there by Maddox as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte throws a poor cross that misses
and Maddox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Delsarte fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Delsarte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Delsarte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox. #T2#
Delsarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maddox.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick.
Maddox throws a big counter head kick but Delsarte avoids it with no problem.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maddox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Delsarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delsarte catches Maddox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Maddox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Delsarte misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox dips to his left and cracks Delsarte with an uppercut!
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Maddox backs away, Delsarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maddox swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Maddox throws a body kick that misses.
Delsarte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Delsarte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Idris Maddox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Delsarte misses with the combination.
Maddox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delsarte is out of range.
Idris Maddox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delsarte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maddox is out of range and Delsarte settles back down.
Maddox checks a leg kick nicely.
Maddox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maddox! But no joy.
Delsarte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maddox.
Delsarte tries to land a leg kick but Maddox saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Maddox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox throws a sloppy body shot
and Maddox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delsarte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maddox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Delsarte throws a shot from downtown. Maddox moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maddox moves out of range of the leg kick from Delsarte.#T1#
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox misses with a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Maddox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Delsarte with a hook.
Maddox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maddox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Maddox blocks the low kick.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delsarte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Delsarte closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Maddox crashing to the mat! Maddox 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!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maddox. Maddox obviously looking to wear him down.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Maddox is out of range.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Delsarte off balance momentarily.
Maddox tries a low kick but Delsarte avoids it.
Delsarte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maddox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maddox jabs at Delsarte's body.#T2#
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Delsarte's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Delsarte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maddox slips a straight right by Delsarte.
Maddox throws a low kick but Delsarte moves out of range easily.
Delsarte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Delsarte lands.
Maddox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maddox scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox staying out of range there.
Maddox defending well as Delsarte loads up on a big left hand.
Maddox is looking to slow Delsarte down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Delsarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Maddox is out of range.
Maddox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Delsarte rather than just go for the knockout.
Delsarte takes a swing at Maddox's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte backing away here, and Maddox unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Delsarte lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maddox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maddox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Delsarte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Delsarte throws a leg kick
and Maddox counters with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Maddox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte thumps Maddox with a low kick.
Maddox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maddox lands a nice looking body shot.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delsarte throws a solid leg kick but Maddox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Delsarte.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Delsarte misses with a straight right.
Delsarte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maddox circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
As Maddox backs away, Delsarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Delsarte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maddox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Delsarte off balance momentarily.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
Maddox slips under a jab from Delsarte.
Maddox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delsarte punishes Maddox's body with a nice straight punch.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maddox.
Maddox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delsarte at a distance.
Delsarte throws a leg kick that misses.
Maddox misses with a body shot
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maddox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maddox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Delsarte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maddox counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Maddox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maddox misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Maddox tenderised Delsarte's leg. Delsarte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maddox is looking to score with low kicks.
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maddox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delsarte misses with a body shot
and Maddox counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maddox staying out of range there.
Delsarte scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Idris Maddox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte'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.
#R4#
A jab from Maddox misses.
Delsarte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maddox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maddox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delsarte.
No joy there for Maddox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maddox lands with a shot to the body.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Maddox misses
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maddox blocks a low kick nicely.
Delsarte misses with a straight left.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick
and Maddox counters with a good low kick that Delsarte was not able to check.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Delsarte off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox blocks a leg kick.
Maddox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maddox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Delsarte. That did some damage!
Delsarte scores with a jab. Maddox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maddox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily.
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!
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab. #T1#
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Delsarte blocks a leg kick.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maddox throws a sloppy head kick and Delsarte moves out of range easily.
Delsarte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maddox.
Maddox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Delsarte's calf.
Maddox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maddox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Delsarte throws a shot to the body.
Maddox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte thumps Maddox with a low kick.
Delsarte misses with a low kick as Maddox jumps back.
Maddox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte lands with an overhand left.
Delsarte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Maddox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maddox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Maddox slips the punch.
Maddox lands a glancing blow to the side of Delsarte's head.
Delsarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maddox.
Delsarte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maddox can pounce on him.
Maddox swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maddox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maddox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maddox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
A leg kick checked by Maddox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idris Maddox dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Delsarte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gauthier Delsarte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Maddox blocks a jab.
Maddox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maddox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Delsarte throws a shot from downtown. Maddox moves away and avoids it.
Maddox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Delsarte lands a jab-cross combination.
Maddox scores with the left hand. Delsarte knows he should have avoided that one.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Maddox connects with an inside leg kick.
Maddox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
A leg kick checked by Maddox.
Maddox unleashes a big counter combination but Delsarte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox blocks a low kick nicely.
Maddox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Delsarte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maddox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maddox throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maddox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Delsarte misses
and Maddox counters with a good low kick that Delsarte was not able to check. #T1#
Good leg kick by Maddox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maddox, right into the meat.
Delsarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maddox.
Maddox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maddox thumps Delsarte with a low kick.
A low kick from Delsarte is predictable there
and Maddox counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maddox.
A cross from Maddox lands.
Delsarte throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Maddox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte misses with a hook. Maddox ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maddox, right into the meat.
Delsarte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maddox. Maddox obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delsarte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maddox momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maddox, right into the meat. #T2#
Maddox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delsarte lands a glancing blow to the side of Maddox's head.
Maddox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maddox, right into the meat.
Delsarte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Maddox blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Maddox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Maddox to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maddox.
That kick from Maddox tenderised Delsarte's leg. Delsarte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maddox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maddox slips a straight right by Delsarte.

And that's the end of the fight!
Idris Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maddox 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idris Maddox!

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

#R1##CL2#
Maddox clinches up with Doongda and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maddox presses Doongda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Doongda.
Maddox misses with some punches.
Maddox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Maddox.
Maddox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maddox gets through Doongda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doongda is trying to break the clinch but Maddox is controlling him.
Doongda tries to break the clinch but Maddox is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Maddox fails to land.
A short right from Maddox on the inside.
Maddox misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maddox.
Doongda is trying to break the clinch but Maddox has him pressed against the ropes.
Maddox lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doongda blocks an uppercut.
Maddox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Doongda is rocked!
Maddox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Doongda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maddox.
Maddox scores with a hook to the body.
Doongda is breathing heavily.
Maddox digs a right hand underneath Doongda's ribcage. Doongda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maddox works on Doongda's body with a couple of short punches.
Maddox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maddox creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Doongda crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Doongda face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Maddox takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Idris Maddox!

Event: Young Lions 205T Round 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Phutong misses the shot to the body.
Phutong misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Phutong gets tackled into the ropes by Maddox. Maddox maintains the clinch.
Phutong throws a punch but it's blocked by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Maddox.
Phutong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Phutong fails to land.
Phutong scores with a shoulder strike.
Phutong is trying to force a seperation but Maddox has the dominant position.
I was talking to Phutong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Phutong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maddox has him pressed against the ropes.
Maddox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phutong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phutong misses with a punch on the inside.
Maddox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maddox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maddox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phutong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phutong is looking to control Maddox's arms but Maddox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phutong has his back to the ropes. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Phutong.
Phutong trying to control the position but instead, Maddox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phutong into the ropes.
Phutong blocking some punches.
Maddox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maddox has a couple of punches blocked by Phutong.
Maddox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maddox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Phutong.
Phutong is trying to break the clinch but Maddox has him pressed against the ropes.
Phutong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phutong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maddox can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Maddox.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Phutong.
Maddox lands with a right to the head.
Maddox blocks a body shot from Phutong.
Phutong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maddox avoids it.#BC#
Phutong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Maddox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Maddox. #CL2#
Maddox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phutong, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phutong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maddox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phutong takes a shot to the head.
Maddox pushes Phutong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Maddox blocks a body shot from Phutong.
A right hand to the body from Maddox.
Phutong is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Maddox. #BC#
Phutong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maddox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phutong's head backwards.
Maddox connects with an inside leg kick.
Maddox feints and then cracks Phutong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phutong down.
Phutong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phutong throws a poor cross that misses
and Maddox counters with a straight right hand.
Phutong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idris Maddox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Maddox drives through and clinches with Phutong against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Maddox fails to land.
A body shot lands from Phutong.
Phutong trying to control the position but instead, Maddox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phutong into the ropes.
Maddox lands a body punch.
Phutong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maddox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maddox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maddox managing to block the knees to the body from Phutong.
Phutong is looking to break free of the clinch but Maddox has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phutong prevents a body shot from Maddox.
Maddox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Phutong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maddox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phutongs head.
Phutong working Maddox over with knees to the body.
Maddox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Maddox scores with a shot to the side of Phutong's head.
Phutong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phutong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Phutong swings wildly with an uppercut but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phutong.
Maddox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Phutong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phutong throws a hook but Maddox blocks it.
Maddox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Maddox has closed the distance and engaged Phutong in a clinch.
Phutong blocking some punches.
Maddox misses with a punch to the body.
Phutong tries to circle away but Maddox has him pinned against the ropes.
Phutong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maddox is defending well for now.
Phutong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
Maddox working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Maddox fails to land. #T2#
Maddox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phutong scores with a shot to the side of Maddox's head.
Phutong pushes off an throws an elbow but Maddox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maddox misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maddox misses with the head strike.
Phutong tries to circle away but Maddox has him pinned against the ropes.
Maddox scores with a shoulder strike.
Phutong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maddox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maddox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phutong looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a punch on the inside.
Maddox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Maddox.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maddox scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idris Maddox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Phutong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Maddox avoids the body shot from Phutong.
Phutong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maddox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phutong under the eye.
Phutong scores with a nice right hand.
Phutong checks a low kick from Maddox.
Phutong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maddox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phutong throws a combination that misses
letting Maddox counter with a right hand.
Maddox stuns Phutong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maddox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phutong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maddox connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phutong, as that shot connected.
Phutong misses with a shot to the body
and Maddox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phutong tries to bum rush Maddox with a series of wild strikes but Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Maddox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phutong drops his hands momentarily and Maddox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Huot Phutong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phutong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Maddox misses.
Maddox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phutong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maddox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maddox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maddox avoids the body shot from Phutong.
Phutong misses with a hook.
Phutong lands a jab to the nose.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phutong moves away.
Phutong is looking to counter punch.
Phutong throws a right hand that Maddox ducks under and follows up with a left that Maddox also avoids with ease.
Maddox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Maddox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phutong's head backwards.
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!
Maddox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Idris Maddox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maddox throws a shot from downtown. Phutong moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maddox.
Phutong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maddox slips a jab from Phutong.
Maddox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maddox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
Maddox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phutong slips a straight right by Maddox.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Maddox.#CL2#
Maddox closes the distance and pushes Phutong back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idris Maddox really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Maddox with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Maddox rushes Phutong and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Phutong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maddox working aggressively here.
Phutong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maddox's elbow.
Maddox misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox swings wildly with an uppercut but Phutong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phutong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Phutong.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phutong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phutong wants to break free but Maddox has control.
Phutong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maddox.
Phutong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maddox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Phutong. #T1#
Phutong blocks an uppercut.
Phutong blocking some punches.
Phutong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maddox can't find room to land a body shot as Phutong controls the action.
Maddox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phutongs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maddox. #BC#
Phutong breaks from the clinch.
Maddox jabs Phutong to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Phutong scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Maddox to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phutong looks to land a left hand but Maddox moved out of range nicely.
Maddox lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Maddox rushes Phutong and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Phutong wants to break free but Maddox has control.
Maddox misses with some punches.
Maddox throws a head punch that misses.
Phutong tries to circle away but Maddox has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maddox.
Maddox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maddox can't find room to land a body shot as Phutong controls the action.
Maddox fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Phutong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phutong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maddox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maddox, right into the meat.
Maddox wants to clinch up but Phutong keeps it at a distance.
Phutong scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Maddox finds it's way through Phutong's defenses.
Phutong misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huot Phutong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Phutong digs a good hook to Maddox's body.
Phutong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maddox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phutong defending well as Maddox loads up on a big left hand.
Phutong just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox lands a jab-cross combination.
Idris Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phutong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
Phutong blocks a low kick nicely.
Phutong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phutong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maddox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maddox.
Maddox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phutong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phutong throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Maddox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phutong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Maddox tries to clinch up.
Maddox throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Maddox closes the distance and pushes Phutong back into the ropes.
Maddox tries to throw a body punch but Phutong avoids it by throwing Maddox back against the ropes.
Phutong is trying to break the clinch but Maddox is controlling him.
Phutong is trying to break the clinch but Maddox has him pressed against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maddox.
Maddox prevents a body shot from Phutong.
Phutong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phutong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Phutong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Maddox scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Maddox has a couple of punches blocked by Phutong.
Maddox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Phutong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Maddox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huot Phutong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maddox.
Idris Maddox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Maddox fails to land.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Phutong.
Phutong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phutong misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Phutong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phutong throws a combination that misses
and Maddox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maddox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phutong on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Idris Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maddox 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idris Maddox!
The defeated Huot Phutong had this to say: 'Thank MMA Tycoon!'.

Event: Young Lions: Horse v Overeem
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Maddox throws a sloppy body shot
and Heuler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maddox's coach down at Scorpion MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maddox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Heuler lands with an overhand left.
Maddox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heuler.
Maddox flicks out a counter leg kick but Heuler steps away.
Maddox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heuler is able to avoid easily.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Heuler misses the target.
Maddox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Idris Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heuler swings widly with a right hand
and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heuler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Heuler.
Maddox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heuler.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Heuler's body. Heuler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox.
Good shot there by Heuler.
A shot to the liver by Heuler. Beautiful body shot.
Heuler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heuler throwing a counter right hand but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Heuler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heuler misses the jab.
Maddox stuns Heuler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maddox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maddox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heuler was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
A counter left hand to the body from Heuler misses its target.
Maddox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heuler. Heuler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heuler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
It looked like Heuler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Heuler misses the target.
Heuler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maddox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heuler thinking.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heuler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heuler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maddox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heuler looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
Maddox throws out a counter right but Heuler avoids it with no problem.
Maddox connects with a single shot there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
Heuler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Heuler.
Heuler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heuler slips a jab from Maddox.
Heuler moves in looking to clinch but Maddox pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Maddox.
Heuler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maddox.
Heuler scores with a nice strike.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox connects with a nice looking jab.
Heuler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maddox is looking to slow Heuler down with leg kicks.
Maddox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heuler rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Maddox misses. #KD#
Heuler cracks Maddox with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Maddox get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Maddox looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#
Maddox is rocked!
Heuler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox tries a quick counter leg kick but Heuler is wise to it.
Maddox is still on wobbly legs! Can Heuler finish him?
Heuler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niklaus Heuler should take that round, based on the knockdown.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Heuler lands a nice hook to Maddox's body. Maddox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox seems to have recovered his senses.
Idris Maddox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heuler throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
Heuler circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Maddox tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Heuler wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niklaus Heuler!
Niklaus Heuler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: T172
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
O'Sé keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
O'Sé gets tackled into the cage by Maddox. Maddox maintains the clinch.
O'Sé tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maddox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O'Sé fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but O'Sé shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O'Sé avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O'Sé seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O'Sé paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O'Sé was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
O'Sé moves into range and clinches up with Maddox.
O'Sé is trying to drag Maddox to the mat but Maddox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg O'Sé. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox goes for a takedown in the clinch but O'Sé prevents it. #BC2#
Maddox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
O'Sé wants to clinch up but Maddox keeps it at a distance.
O'Sé tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maddox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O'Sé somewhat.
O'Sé looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O'Sé closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maddox circles away.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
Maddox looks to land a combination but O'Sé avoids it well.
Maddox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O'Sé is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maddox shoots in looking for a takedown but O'Sé manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maddox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maddox dives in and grabs O'Sé's left leg, looking for a takedown. O'Sé pushes down on Maddox's head and hops out.
O'Sé appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox shapes to counter with a head kick.
O'Sé looks for the body kick but Maddox saw that one coming.
Maddox goes for a double leg but O'Sé avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O'Sé continues to drive forward.
Maddox throws a right and a left that O'Sé avoids nicely. #T2#
O'Sé shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maddox pinned against the cage. Maddox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maddox tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown but Maddox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maddox - that will leave a mark!
Maddox misses with a takedown #TD#
and O'Sé counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox wants to stand up but O'Sé is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O'Sé trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
O'Sé wants to stand but Maddox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
O'Sé has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O'Sé advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Sé is trying to move to mount but Maddox reverses beautifully and ends up in O'Sé's guard.
O'Sé wants to control but Maddox passes easily into half guard.
Nice strikes from Maddox there. #T4#
O'Sé is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maddox trying to control from half guard but O'Sé is working away.
Maddox controlling the action here.
Maddox stops O'Sé from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maddox controlling the pace.
O'Sé tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idris Maddox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
O'Sé with a poor takedown
and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O'Sé throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
Maddox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O'Sé tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maddox paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
O'Sé has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maddox is working for takedown but O'Sé is calmly controlling the position for now.
O'Sé fails to pull guard.
O'Sé gets underhooks to prevent Maddox's takedown attempt.
O'Sé drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg O'Sé. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Sé struggles to land a body shot inside as Maddox controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sé is pressed up against the cage. Maddox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O'Sé down to the mat. O'Sé avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from O'Sé. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Maddox stuffs the takedown attempt from O'Sé. O'Sé gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
O'Sé throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
O'Sé drives through and clinches with Maddox against the cage.
Maddox tries to pull guard but O'Sé won't allow it. #TD2#
Maddox pulls guard effortlessly.
O'Sé wanted to stand there but Maddox had control of the position.
O'Sé throwing strikes from guard but Maddox blocks nicely.
O'Sé engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O'Sé throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Maddox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Maddox is controlling the pace.
O'Sé is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
O'Sé is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maddox jumps into side control!
Maddox tries to move to mount but O'Sé blocks the move with his legs.
Maddox cracks O'Sé with a big right hand but O'Sé just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
O'Sé is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maddox off and has taken his back!
O'Sé wants to control the position but Maddox frees himself and scrambles - O'Sé manages to regain control in side control. #SUB#
O'Sé looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maddox is trying to control O'Sé's posture but O'Sé avoids it. #T4#
Maddox sneaks back into half guard.
Idris Maddox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if O'Sé is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SU#
O'Sé stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maddox to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tadhg O'Sé will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
O'Sé tries to clinch up but Maddox circles away and keeps his distance.
Maddox is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Maddox drives through and clinches with O'Sé against the cage.
Maddox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maddox is pressed up against the cage. O'Sé has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maddox down to the mat. Maddox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maddox napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Maddox bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
O'Sé fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maddox with the counter takedown but O'Sé avoids it easily.
Tadhg O'Sé is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from O'Sé.
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!
O'Sé tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maddox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O'Sé somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg O'Sé. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
O'Sé shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maddox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maddox is trying to hold O'Sé in close to prevent damage but O'Sé has managed to pass into half guard.
Maddox works his way to full guard. Good work.
O'Sé throws an elbow that misses. Maddox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O'Sé's guard. Nice move by Maddox!#REVB#
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Sé is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Maddox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maddox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from O'Sé.
O'Sé is trying to control the position but Maddox postures up. #SUB#
O'Sé looking for a guillotine here but Maddox defends easily. #T3#
O'Sé wants to control but Maddox passes easily into half guard.
Maddox is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Sé is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O'Sé is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maddox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maddox's back!
O'Sé throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Maddox turns into O'Sé and is now in his guard. #T4#
O'Sé preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O'Sé pulls Maddox in to control the position.
O'Sé is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O'Sé looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Sé, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
O'Sé working for submissions but it's allowed Maddox to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maddox trying to control from half guard but O'Sé is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Idris Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maddox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idris Maddox!

Event: T170 Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Two tries to clinch but Five is having none of it.
Five throws a nice looking combination but Two bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Two shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Five pinned against the cage. Five gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Two stuffs the takedown attempt from Five. Five gets slowly back to his feet.
Two is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Five.
Crunch! Two slams his shin into Five's torso.
Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Two manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Five on his heels. He'll look to pass Five's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Five working for a triangle but Two defends it easily. #T1#
Two trying to control but Five is working from the bottom.
Five is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Two has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Five is proving hard to escape from.
Two pushing down on Five's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Five missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Five is looking to escape.
Five is looking to improve his position.
Five keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Five wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Two is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two wants to control but Five is keeping him busy.
Two not doing much here.
Five tries to roll over but Two keeps him under control.#T3#
Five is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Five avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Two tries to clinch up but Five circles away and keeps his distance.
Two sets himself, and Five steps forward looking for the clinch! Two avoids it this time.
Five will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Five leaves Two with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Five is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Two with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Recruit Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Two clinches. #BC2#
Five escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Two closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Two lands in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Two got a little sloppy there for a moment and Five has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Two has managed to get both his arms back between Five's legs - danger averted.
Five working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Two is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Five keeping full guard, as Two tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Five has a closed guard, preventing Two from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Recruit Two dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Two is looking to clinch but Five is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Two.
Five tries to close the distance and clinch up but Two swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Two shoots in for a double leg but Five sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Two as Five shoots in.
Five connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Five as he connects with a hook.
Two circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five fails with a takedown attempt.
Two scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Five doesn't seem bothered though.
Five will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Recruit Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Recruit Five.#T1#
Two shoots for a double leg takedown but Five sprawls well. He's pushed Two's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Five closes the distance but Two moves to the side
and Two counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Five is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Five scores with a four punch combination!
Two fails with the takedown.
Two fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Two closes the distance and clinches.
Five tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Five pulls guard effortlessly.
Two scoring with punches to the head and body.
Five is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SU#
Two stands up from Five's guard - Two perhaps looking for a knockout.
Two shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Five defends it nicely.
Five swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Five wants to clinch up but Two keeps it at a distance.
Two wants to clinch.
Two sets himself, and Five steps forward looking for the clinch! Two avoids it this time.
Recruit Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown. Five tries to sprawl out of it but Two keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Five manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Two takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Five shoots in but no luck this time.
Five stuns Two with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Five doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Two counters with a crisp one two that drops Five! Two thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Five to his feet! Five is in big trouble!
Five tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Two defends well and Five ends up having to push Two into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Five throws a head kick that half lands.
Five lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Two closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Five prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Five. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Five.
Two tries a knee to the head but Five blocks it. #BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Five closes this distance looking for a takedown but Two circles away.
Five walks forward, straight into a front kick from Two.#CL2#
Five has managed to clinch.
Two wants a takedown but no success here.
Two dodges an elbow strike from Five.
Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Five just stands there and leans against the cage.
Five goes for a takedown in the clinch but Two prevents it.
Two tries to pull guard but Five holds him up against the cage and eventually Two drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Recruit Five showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Two looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Two jabs Five to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Five closes the distance and clinches up with Two, looking for a takedown. Five pushes Two against the cage but Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Two tries a head kick but it misses.
As Two backs off Five throws a huge counter combo but Two manages to avoid it all.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown but Five manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Two's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Two gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Five slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Five works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Two manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Five manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Two is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Two wants to control from the top but Five keeps moving.
Two postures up.
Two not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Two drops back looking for a leg! Five is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Five manages to kick Two off! Two jumps back into Five's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Five not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Five is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Five is pulling down on Two's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Five has closed the distance and engaged Two in a clinch. #BC#
Two breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Five closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Two quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Two has one foot on Five's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Five swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Recruit Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Two looking to score a takedown here. Five is defending well but Two drives through and ends up in Five's guard.#ES2#
Five pushes Two off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring 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!
Two rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Five moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Five lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Five tries to score a power double leg takedown but Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Five somewhat.
It looked like Two was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Five is defended easily by Two.
Five with a poor takedown
and Two counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Five stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Five wants it to stay on the feet.
Five stuffs the takedown attempt from Two. Two gets slowly back to his feet.
Five throws a head kick but Two moves out of range.
Five tries to clinch up but Two circles away and keeps his distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Recruit Two!

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